Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SFISHIP207C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and maintain outboard motors

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFISHIP207C - Operate and maintain outboard motors
Description This unit of competency involves operating and maintaining outboard motors and diagnosing and rectifying basic faults when in isolated situations. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit has application to the operation and maintenance of outboard motors as may be used in aquaculture, fishing operations or fisheries compliance work where a maritime regulatory certification is not required. For advice on certifications refer to the current TDM07 Maritime Training Package.All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements, including occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines and ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles. Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, checked, used and maintained. Vessels must follow the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Operate outboard motors
  • Pre-start checks are performed on the motor.
  • Outboard motors are started and stopped safely and correctly.
  • Outboard motor controls are used to manoeuvre a dinghy both ahead and astern, and port and starboard.
  • Outboard motor cooling systems are checked for operation.
  • Trim and tilt mechanisms are operated.
       
Element: Maintain outboard motors
  • Fuel filters are changed and fuel quality is maintained.
  • Electrical systems are maintained to ensure reliable electrical supply to the outboard motor.
  • Seawater is flushed from the internal and external parts of the outboard motor using the appropriate tools and freshwater, keeping water away from sensitive equipment.
  • Engine and gearbox oil is checked and changed, and lubrication applied.
  • Engine mounting gear is secured and checked, as necessary.
       
Element: Identify and rectify basic outboard motor faults
  • Operating difficulties caused by fuel-related factors are identified and rectified, where possible, according to troubleshooting guides and manufacturer instructions.
  • Electrical faults are identified and rectified.
  • Outboard engines that were immersed are serviced correctly.
  • Outboard motor propulsion faults are identified and rectified.
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

operate all controls on an outboard motor to propel a dinghy ahead and astern

operate and maintain outboard motors and be able to diagnose and rectify basic faults when in isolated situations

perform basic maintenance on an outboard motor

start and stop an outboard motor

store an outboard motor.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

indicators of engine faults.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Resources may include:

fully operational small vessel powered by an outboard motor

remote steering and controls.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of practical demonstration

practical exercises

project work

written or oral short-answer testing.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

planning and organising to check, operate and maintain an outboard motor.

Literacy skills used for:

reading manufacturer instruction manuals

reading troubleshooting charts.

Numeracy skills used for:

calculating fuel to oil ratios or using tables to find and add correct volume of lubricating oil

estimating fuel consumption and time at turning points.

Required knowledge

battery connection

MARPOL requirements

outboard motor cooling systems

outboard motor fuel systems

outboard motor lubrication systems

troubleshooting techniques.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:

business or workplace operations, policies and practices

ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

OHS guidelines may include:

appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers

codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector

enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards

hazard and risk assessment of workplace and maintenance activities and control measures

induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner

OHS training register

safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances

sea survival, fire fighting at sea and first aid techniques

safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace

systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts

the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.

ESD principles may include:

applying animal welfare ethics and procedures

controlling effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution

improving energy efficiency

increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources

minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions

reducing emissions of greenhouse gases

reducing use of non-renewable resources

reducing energy use

reducing interactions with native and protected flora and fauna, marine or land parks or areas

undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

PPE may include:

buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)

hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs and ear muffs)

non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear

personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions

safety harness

sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)

uniforms, overalls or protective clothing (e.g. mesh and waterproof aprons)

waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear).

Pre-start checks may include:

amount of fuel in the fuel tank

appropriate fuel

cooling water intake submerged

fuel hose connected, full and free of constrictions

fuel tank depressurised

motor attachment points

water depth.

Started may include:

electric start

pull start.

Controls may include:

remote throttle and gear levers

steering wheel

tiller

tilt and trim mechanisms.

Checked may include:

cooling water circulation indicator

temperature gauge

temperature warning sound.

Fuel quality may include:

by estimating fuel consumption at turning points

contamination

filter type and quality

fuel to oil ratio.

Electrical systems may include:

batteries:

capacity

charge rate

fuses

spark plugs.

Propulsion faults may include:

bent or broken propeller

broken shear pin or drive spline

fouling

pitch.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Pre-start checks are performed on the motor. 
Outboard motors are started and stopped safely and correctly. 
Outboard motor controls are used to manoeuvre a dinghy both ahead and astern, and port and starboard. 
Outboard motor cooling systems are checked for operation. 
Trim and tilt mechanisms are operated. 
Fuel filters are changed and fuel quality is maintained. 
Electrical systems are maintained to ensure reliable electrical supply to the outboard motor. 
Seawater is flushed from the internal and external parts of the outboard motor using the appropriate tools and freshwater, keeping water away from sensitive equipment. 
Engine and gearbox oil is checked and changed, and lubrication applied. 
Engine mounting gear is secured and checked, as necessary. 
Operating difficulties caused by fuel-related factors are identified and rectified, where possible, according to troubleshooting guides and manufacturer instructions. 
Electrical faults are identified and rectified. 
Outboard engines that were immersed are serviced correctly. 
Outboard motor propulsion faults are identified and rectified. 

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