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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan for inspection, testing and maintenance of diesel engine systems and their ancillary systems
   • Access, interpret, inspect, test and maintain diesel engine systems and their ancillary systems, apply documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify, confirm and apply verbal and written work instructions
   • Conduct a toolbox talk with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
   • Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency
2. Prepare for inspection, testing and maintenance of diesel engine systems and their ancillary systems
   • Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, during, and on completion of the work activity
   • Identify and obtain items and tools required for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the tasks
   • Select and wear personal protection equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Access, interpret and apply equipment pre-start procedures
   • Access and apply isolation and lock-out of all equipment
3. Carry out inspection of diesel engines and their ancillary systems
   • Inspect diesel engine systems and their ancillary systems
   • Report outcomes of inspection to appropriate person
4. Carry out testing of diesel engines and their ancillary systems
   • Access and operate testing equipment
   • Carry out safe, effective and efficient testing and fault finding of diesel engine and ancillary systems
   • Diagnose and record existing or identified faults and recommend corrective actions
5. Carry out routine maintenance of diesel engines and their ancillary systems
   • Identify, access and use maintenance tools and equipment
   • Identify, interpret and undertake corrective actions
   • Carry out routine maintenance of diesel engine systems and ancillary systems
6. Carry out the overhaul of diesel engines and their ancillary systems
   • Identify, access and use overhaul tools and equipment
   • Carry out overhaul of diesel engine and ancillary systems
7. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
   • Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment
8. Plan for inspection, testing and maintenance of diesel engine systems and their ancillary systems
   • Access, interpret, inspect, test and maintain diesel engine systems and their ancillary systems, apply documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify, confirm and apply verbal and written work instructions
   • Conduct a toolbox talk with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
   • Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency
9. Prepare for inspection, testing and maintenance of diesel engine systems and their ancillary systems
   • Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, during, and on completion of the work activity
   • Identify and obtain items and tools required for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the tasks
   • Select and wear personal protection equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Access, interpret and apply equipment pre-start procedures
   • Access and apply isolation and lock-out of all equipment
10. Carry out inspection of diesel engines and their ancillary systems
    • Inspect diesel engine systems and their ancillary systems
    • Report outcomes of inspection to appropriate person
11. Carry out testing of diesel engines and their ancillary systems
    • Access and operate testing equipment
    • Carry out safe, effective and efficient testing and fault finding of diesel engine and ancillary systems
    • Diagnose and record existing or identified faults and recommend corrective actions
12. Carry out routine maintenance of diesel engines and their ancillary systems
    • Identify, access and use maintenance tools and equipment
    • Identify, interpret and undertake corrective actions
    • Carry out routine maintenance of diesel engine systems and ancillary systems
13. Carry out the overhaul of diesel engines and their ancillary systems
    • Identify, access and use overhaul tools and equipment
    • Carry out overhaul of diesel engine and ancillary systems
14. Conduct housekeeping activities
    • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
    • Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the inspection, testing and maintenance of diesel engine systems and their ancillary systems including:

applying operational safety requirements

accessing, interpreting and applying technical information

inspecting and testing engine and ancillary systems and diagnosing and recording existing or identified faults

routine engine and ancillary system maintenance

overhauling of engine and ancillary systems

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the inspection, testing and maintenance of diesel engine systems and their ancillary systems that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

demonstrates completion of the inspection, testing and maintenance of diesel engine systems and their ancillary systems which safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

selecting and using appropriate inspection and testing methods

diagnosing and rectifying faults

completing routine maintenance

completing overhaul

completing and maintaining inspection, testing and maintenance records

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in completion of the inspection, testing and maintenance of diesel engine systems and their ancillary systems through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for;

work health and safety

environmental principles/procedures

equipment safety requirements

written and verbal workplace communication

isolation and lock-out

service and maintenance reporting requirements

selecting and using plant, tools and equipment

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