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Apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks

Apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM27020
State Code
OAT17
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to identify engine features and operations essential for large engine servicing and maintenance tasks.It includes identifying and assessing large combustion engines, the equipment powered by the engines, and the operations the equipment is required to perform and applying this information to engine service and maintenance tasks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for service and maintenance task
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Identify engine type and any special features for relevance to service and maintenance task
  • 2.1 Locate sources of information on equipment, engine, systems and components
  • 2.2 Identify engine type and configuration
  • 2.3 Locate and identify ignition, starting, air, fuel, coolant, exhaust and lubrication system components
  • 2.4 Identify engine components and sensors
  • 2.5 Identify fuel, oil and coolant specifications for engine and check against service records
  • 2.6 Identify environmental controls and features
3 Review equipment systems and accessories for relevance to service and maintenance task
  • 3.1 Identify equipment systems requiring engine power
  • 3.2 Identify other equipment systems and accessories
  • 3.3 Review operator records and service history for information relevant to engine service and maintenance
  • 3.4 Review manufacturer instructions for recommended engine operation
  • 3.5 Assess contamination risk to oil, fuel, coolant and lubrication systems
4 Confirm or adjust service and maintenance job requirement
  • 4.1 Review original job specification against results of checks of engine and equipment specifications, service and operator records
  • 4.2 Confirm job specification or recommend adjustments
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