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Operate and maintain outboard motors

Operate and maintain outboard motors

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIVOP204
State Code
OAR18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform operational checks and maintain outboard motors and diagnose and rectify basic faults. It includes the ability to perform pre-start checks, change fuel and oil filters, and identify and rectify fuel-related and propulsion faults. This unit applies to individuals who perform operational checks and maintain the outboard motors of small vessels used in aquaculture and fishing operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. Licences will be required to operate a vessel.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Operate outboard motors
  • 1.1 Select and fit personal protective equipment according to health and safety requirements
  • 1.2 Perform pre-start checks on the motor according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Check outboard motor cooling systems for operation
  • 1.4 Start and stop outboard motors using electric or pull start
  • 1.5 Use outboard motor controls to manoeuvre a vessel both ahead and astern, and to port and starboard
  • 1.6 Operate trim and tilt mechanisms according to manufacturer instructions
2. Maintain outboard motors
  • 2.1 Change fuel filters and maintain fuel quality according to manufacturer instructions
  • 2.2 Maintain electrical systems to ensure reliable electrical supply
  • 2.3 Flush water from the internal and external parts of the outboard motor using the appropriate tools and fresh water, keeping water away from sensitive equipment
  • 2.4 Check and change engine and gearbox oil, and lubricate according to manufacturer instructions
  • 2.5 Secure and check engine mounting gear as required
3. Identify and rectify basic outboard motor faults
  • 3.1 Identify and rectify operating difficulties caused by fuel-related factors according to manufacturer instructions and environmental requirements
  • 3.2 Service outboard engines that were immersed
  • 3.3 Identify and rectify outboard motor propulsion faults according to manufacturer instructions and health and safety requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9300 SFISHIP207C Operate and maintain outboard motors Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI4 SFI20219 Certificate II in Fishing Operations Qualification