What you will learn
Workshop Safe Practices
Students learn the basics of workshop job hazard analysis and workshop interactions.
Makes, Models and Service Manuals
Students learn the basics of internal combustion, types of engine, and the importance of service manuals.
Storage and Handling of Tools
Students learn about the safe handling and careful storage of hand and power tools.
Outboard Motor Systems
Students learn the function of components within the outboard motor’s systems. .
Planned Maintenance Schedules
Students learn about the need for and conduct of planned and preventative maintenance.
Troubleshooting Outboard Motor Systems
Students learn about common faults with outboard engines. Learn how to recognise changes in motor performance, and their causes and the corrective actions to take.
Overhauling Outboard Motors
Students learn how to disassemble, inspect and reassemble an outboard motor.
Installing Outboard Motors
Students learn how to safely install an outboard motor to a boat.
Preparing a boat for sea trials of an outboard engine
In the Checking Boat Machinery lesson, learners are introduced to outboard engines and their main components and features. Learners find out how to check inboard engines prior to a voyage. Learners find out the function of and need to check the boat's batteries. Learners also find out how to check running machinery. In the Planning the Boat Trip lesson, learners will find out how boats are described and the names of the main parts of the boat. Learners find out the essential equipment that must be on board for a safe boat trip. Learners find out the purpose of some navigation equipment commonly carried on pleasure craft. Learners find out the distress signals and equipment used on boats and how to use the boat's radio to make a distress call.
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