AURTTE104 - Inspect & service engines
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
inspect and service the engines of a least two different vehicles or machinery, completing the following in the course of the above work:
inspecting a vehicle for oil and fluid leaks
reporting any identified abnormal engine noises
inspecting ancillary components
replacing engine oil and filters
starting up and running engine to operating temperature
checking for leaks.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements.
methods to locate and interpret information required to inspect and service engines, including:
vehicle manufacturer specifications and procedures or equivalent documentation
workplace procedures required to inspect and service engines, including:
establishing the serviceability of tools and equipment
documentation procedures
housekeeping procedures, including:
examination of tools and equipment
storage of equipment
identification, tagging and isolation of faulty equipment
disposal of excess materials
recycling procedures
workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to inspecting and servicing engines, including procedures for working with:
rotating and hot components
engine oils
high energy ignition and charging systems
high voltage injectors
lifting and supporting equipment, including pits
hoists, including:
two-point hoists
four-point hoists
jack hoists
procedures for daily inspection of hoist
environmental requirements relating to inspecting and servicing engines, including procedures for:
trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from engines
identifying and handling oils and fluids
identification and function of major engine components, including:
cylinder block and head
piston and connecting rod
crankshaft
valve train
manifolds
ports and reed valve
identification and function of engine systems, including:
lubrication
cooling system
fuel system
air system
basic operation of spark ignition engines and compression ignition engines, including:
two-stroke spark ignition engines
four-stroke spark ignition engines
four-stroke compression ignition engines
types of engine configurations, including:
two-stroke spark ignition engines
four-stroke spark ignition engines
four-stroke compression ignition engines
types and applications of engine oils and filters
difference between mineral and synthetic fluids
inspection procedures for engines, including:
oil and fluid leaks
ancillary components, including:
mountings
belts, pulleys and hoses
service and adjustment procedures for engines, including:
adjusting or replacing engine components
replacing oil
replacing filter
post-service testing procedures for engines.