Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service marine outboard and stern drive transmissions. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the transmission, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the transmission, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare to inspect and service outboard and stern drive transmission | 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Servicing information is sourced and interpreted 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability |
2. Inspect transmission | 2.1 Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 2.2 Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications 2.3 Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments |
3. Service transmission | 3.1 Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems 3.2 Post-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures |
4. Complete work processes | 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and transmission is presented ready for use 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Evidence of Performance
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
inspect and service two different marine transmissions, including:
one outboard transmission
one stern drive transmission.
Evidence of Knowledge
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to inspecting and servicing marine outboard and stern drive transmissions, including procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with working with rotating components
environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from transmissions
identification and function of outboard and stern drive transmission components, including:
steering
trim and tilt
gear shift control, including:
mechanical
electrical
electrohydraulic
clutch system
cooling system
types and applications of lubricants and lubricating fluids for outboard and stern drive transmissions
inspection procedures for outboard and stern drive transmissions, including oil and fluid condition and leaks
service and adjustment procedures for outboard and stern drive transmissions, including:
lubricant replacement
trim and tilt
steering system
screens and pick-ups
control system with forward, neutral and reverse
cooling system
post-service testing procedures for outboard and stern drive transmissions.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the marine outboard and stern drive transmissions that they have worked on, e.g. repair orders.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
marine repair workplace or simulated workplace
workplace instructions
manufacturer outboard and stern drive transmission specifications
two different marine transmissions specified in the performance evidence and requiring servicing
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for inspecting and servicing marine outboard and stern drive transmissions.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skills | Description |
Learning skills to: | locate appropriate sources of information efficiently. |
Reading skills to: | interpret information from manufacturer and workshop literature when seeking service procedures and specifications relating to outboard and stern drive transmissions. |
Writing skills to: | legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation when reporting inspection findings, making recommendations, and recording parts and material used. |
Oral communication skills to: | clarify instructions report inspection findings and make repair recommendations. |
Numeracy skills to: | use basic mathematical operations, including addition and subtraction, to calculate liquid volumes and service schedule intervals understand gear ratios in outboard and stern drive transmissions. |
Range Statement
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Safety requirements must | work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with working with rotating components. |
Environmental requirements must include: | procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from transmissions. |
Sectors
Technical - Transmission
Competency Field
Marine