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Demonstrate knowledge of the construction and operation, and
servicing requirements of outboard engines
Level
2
Credits
4
Purpose
This theory-based unit standard is for people in the trailer boat repair
industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of outboard engine construction and operation, and outboard
engine servicing requirements.
Subfield
Motor Industry
Domain
Engines
Status
Registered
Status date
25 January 2008
Date version published
25 January 2008
Planned review date
31 December 2012
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation by NZQA and industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0014
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
Definition
Service information may include but is not limited to – technical information of a vehicle,
machine, or product detailing operation; installation and servicing procedures;
manufacturer instructions and specifications; technical terms and descriptions; and
detailed illustrations. This can be accessed in hard copy or electronic format and is
normally sourced from the manufacturer.
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Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Demonstrate knowledge of outboard engine construction and operation.
Performance criteria
1.1
Types and characteristics of outboard engines are identified in accordance with
service information.
Range
1.2
Typical position of components are shown and labelled in accordance with
service information.
Range
1.3
types – two stroke petrol, four stroke petrol, four stroke diesel;
characteristics – in-line, vee, horizontally opposed.
two stroke, four stroke;
components include but are not limited to – powerhead assembly
components, midsection, gearcase components, ignition system,
electrical system, cooling system, fuel system, exhaust system.
Types of bearings and their application on outboard engines are described in
accordance with service information.
Range
includes but is not limited to – ball, roller, needle, shell.
1.4
Internal water flow paths are identified in accordance with service information.
1.5
Lubrication requirements are identified in accordance with service information.
1.6
Gearbox layouts are described in accordance with service information.
Range
components in gearbox layout include but are not limited to –
propeller shaft assembly, clutch dog, shift mechanisms, forward
and reverse gears, pinions, bearings and seals.
1.7
Layout of cooling system components is described in accordance with service
information.
1.8
The method of scavenging used on outboard engines is described in
accordance with service information.
Range
1.9
includes but is not limited to – cross flow, loop.
Operation of outboard engine systems is described in accordance with service
information.
Range
includes but is not limited to – fuel system, lubrication and oiling
systems, starting and charging systems, cooling system, electric
systems, drive system, power trim.
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Element 2
Demonstrate knowledge of outboard engine servicing requirements.
Range
two stroke, four stroke.
Performance criteria
2.1
Safety procedures when servicing an outboard engine are identified in
accordance with service information.
Range
2.2
includes but is not limited to – accidental starting, operating the
engine in water, using test wheels, wearing safety equipment,
using an engine stand, precautions when handling hazardous
substances, using equivalent replacement parts, conducting tests
on running engines, testing electronic components, replacing
locking type fasteners.
Engine inspection procedures are identified in accordance with service
information.
Range
power head assembly, gearcase.
2.3
Lubrication requirements are identified in accordance with service information.
2.4
Refuelling procedures are identified in accordance with service information.
Range
includes but is not limited to – removing stale or contaminated fuel,
following manufacturer fuel and oil mixing instructions for two
stroke engines, using correct octane rating fuel.
2.5
New engine preparation procedures are identified in accordance with service
information.
2.6
Off-season storage procedures are identified in accordance with service
information.
2.7
Pre-season service procedures are identified in accordance with service
information.
Range
includes but is not limited to – visual inspection, lubrication check,
battery check, control system installation, electrical check, fuel
system check, cooling system check, synchronisation and linkage
adjustment checks, engine tune check.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated
authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against
unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
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Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
info@mito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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