AUMNT3004B
Conduct engine hot test

This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to assess the status of an engine for operating inconsistencies or faults. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Application

The unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority.


Prerequisites

Nil


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Activities are carried out according to OHS and organisation requirements

1.2. Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are obtained, confirmed and applied

1.3. Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement

1.4. Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared and located ready for use

2. Shift engine

2.1. Engine is transferred from the assembly line to the engine testing area

2.2. Engine is located in position for hot test procedures

3. Engine is hot tested

3.1. Engine is mounted in the engine testing cradle

3.2. Services are connected to the engine simulating normal operating conditions

3.3. Engine is brought to hot operating conditions

3.4. Computerised/keypad aided and manual/sensory tests are conducted on all operating facets of the engine against designated performance specifications

3.5. Minor modifications are carried out in accordance with organisation procedures

3.6. Results of all tests are recorded and documented

3.7. Engine is designated as conforming or requiring rectification, labelled and prepared for transfer to assembly line or engine rectification area respectively

4. Clean up

4.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with organisation requirements and cost reduction initiatives

4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with organisation requirements

Required Skills

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

speak clearly and directly in order to confirm status of engine after testing with appropriate personnel

apply teamwork to a range of situations

solve problems particularly in teams in order to meet performance indicators

show initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work areas

access, interpret and apply information on relevant organisation policies, procedures and instructions, particularly to ensure modifications are carried out to required safety, legislative and organisation standards

manage time when planning, preparing and organising work priorities

take responsibility for organising own work priorities.

Required knowledge

workplace and equipment safety requirements

relevant organisation production quality standards

manufacturing and production techniques for engines

automotive industry terminology

tools and equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitations

engine faults and symptoms

engine parts and construction

engine testing techniques and equipment

processes for the calculation of material requirements

material Safety Data Sheets

plans, drawings and specifications

materials handling, storage and environmentally friendly waste management

organisation safety policies and procedures

relevant Australian standards.

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

location, interpretation and application of relevantinformation, standards and specifications

compliance with organisation safety policies andprocedures and OHS legislation/regulations/codes ofpractice applicable to operations

compliance with organisation policies and proceduresincluding quality requirements

safe and effective operational use of tools andequipment

communication and working effectively and safelywith others

application of hot test procedures to correctly identifya minimum of 5 different and significant nonconformingengines, which must include faultsidentified using both computer/keypad aided systemsand manual/sensory capabilities.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using tools/equipment/machinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process

assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of organisation relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.


Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

OHS requirements may include:

Legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures and may include: the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, rescue services, fire fighting organisation and equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, systems covering the use of hazardous materials and substances and manual handling procedures including lifting and carrying.

Organisationrequirements may include:

access and equity principles and practices

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

emergency and evacuation procedures

equipment use procedures

ethical standards

legal obligations

maintenance and storage procedures

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedural manuals

quality assurance guidelines

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

recording and reporting guidelines.

Cost reduction initiatives may include:

continuous improvement programs

cost benchmarks

power conservation

productivity achievement

waste avoidance.


Sectors

Unit sector

Automotive Manufacturing


Competency Field

Passenger Motor Vehicle


Co-Requisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This unit contains Employability Skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.