Title Demonstrate Knowledge of Diesel Engine Air Intake and Exhaust Systems, and Inspect and Test Them Level 3 Credits 6
Title Demonstrate Knowledge of Diesel Engine Air Intake and Exhaust Systems, and Inspect and Test Them Level 3 Credits 6
Title Demonstrate Knowledge of Diesel Engine Air Intake and Exhaust Systems, and Inspect and Test Them Level 3 Credits 6
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Title
Level
Credits
Purpose
Classification
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
The following legislation and amendments are required to be consulted and followed
where applicable:
Health and Safety in Employment Act, 1992.
Reference to suitable tools and test equipment means industry approved tools and
equipment that are recognised within the industry as being the most suited to
complete the task to a professional and competent manner with due regard to safe
working practices.
Unit standard Range for this unit standard includes both two and four stroke diesel
engines.
Because of the particular nature of this unit standard, it is essential that the practical
assessment evidence is obtained from commercial jobs in the workplace under
normal workplace conditions.
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1.2
1.3
1.4
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of an exhaust system on a diesel engine.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Exhaust size and air flow rates of an exhaust system are compared.
Range
2.2
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Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of the operating conditions for a vehicle and/or machine equipped
with a turbocharged engine.
Evidence requirements
3.1
3.2
3.3
Outcome 4
Inspect and test the induction system on a diesel engine for faults.
Evidence requirements
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
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Outcome 5
Inspect and test the exhaust system on a diesel engine for faults.
Evidence requirements
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Exhaust system faults and their causes identified by the test gauge readings are
noted.
5.6
Fuel lift tube, screens, and primary and secondary filters are inspected and
cleaned and/or replaced according to manufacturers recommendations.
5.7
Fuel hoses and connections are inspected and those found faulty are repaired
and/or replaced according to manufacturers specifications.
5.8
Replacement information
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version
Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
26 February 1999
31 December 2016
Review
25 January 2008
31 December 2020
Rollover
19 November 2010
31 December 2020
Rollover
22 August 2014
31 December 2020