Required skills

communication skills to

clarify workplace instructions and determine job requirements

gain information from appropriate persons and assistance as required

literacy skills to

read and follow manufacturer information

read and follow information in standard operating procedures and testing instructions

report and record actions

numeracy skills to interpret gauges and measuring equipment

planning and organising skills to

identify risk factors to minimise risk to self and others

contribute to activities which implement and follow standard workplace procedures

identify environmental constraints associated with task

problemsolving skills to

recognise a workplace problem or a potential problem

refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person

selfmanagement skills to

locate and identify appropriate tools and equipment

locate technical information

follow basic workplace documentation such as operating procedures

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

technical skills to select and use tools and equipment appropriate for wetrun testing of marine engines

technology skills to use workplace technology to assist with work practices

Required knowledge

WHS regulations requirements equipment and material and personal safety requirements relating to marine engine wetrun testing

types and classifications of marine engines and system components

starting procedures of outboard engines

testing procedures appropriate to wet running outboard engines

environmental considerations of wet run testing of outboard engines

workplace documentation policies and procedures

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 and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to

observe safety procedures and requirements

communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

select methods and techniques which are appropriate to the circumstances

wetrun test a minimum of three marine outboard engines

complete workplace documents and cleanup requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting

Assessment is to occur

using standard workplace practices and procedures

following safety requirements

applying environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant

regulatory requirements

Australian standards

industry codes of practice

The following resources must be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

operational marine outboard engines including and stroke type

equipment and hand tools appropriate to the wetrun testing of outboard engines

engine specifications and work instructions

workplace documentation

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with the application of required skills and knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of an holistic work role

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Workplace instructions may include:

Job requirements may include:

Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements:

Tools and equipment may include:

Engine systemsmay include:

Wet-run testingmay include:

Environmental requirementsmay include: