1. Prepare to remove and replace an engine cylinder head
   • Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
   • Task instruction is interpreted and engine assembly to be worked on is identified
   • Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for engine cylinder head removal and replacement are sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools and equipment required for removing and replacing an engine cylinder head are identified according to manufacturer specifications
2. Remove engine cylinder head
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked according to manufacturer procedures
   • Engine cylinder head is removed according to safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
   • Removal procedures are recorded
3. Clean, dismantle and inspect engine cylinder head
   • Cleaning methods and materials are selected and checked according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Engine cylinder head is cleaned according to safety and environmental requirements
   • Engine cylinder head is dismantled without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
   • Engine cylinder head and components are cleaned and arranged for identification
   • Engine cylinder head and components are measured and results compared against manufacturer specifications
   • Engine cylinder head and components inspection results are recorded
4. Reassemble and replace engine cylinder head
   • Engine cylinder head and components are prepared for assembly according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
   • Engine cylinder head is assembled according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
   • Engine cylinder head is replaced onto engine assembly according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
   • Engine is tested for correct assembly and operation
5. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and engine is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored in a condition ready for use according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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.