CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT - NEW (CoCU) - R&R

Sub Sector

MACHINERY AND LAND TRANSPORTATION

Job Area

MOTORCYCLE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Competency Unit Title

MOTORCYCLE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Competency Unit Descriptor

Motorcycle scheduled maintenance is a set competency of skills to carry out preventive maintenance that has been recognized by
manufacturers manual requirements. The personnel whom are competent in motorcycle schedule maintenance must be able to prepare
scheduled maintenance requirements, perform engine oil, oil filter, air filter, final drive gear oil, spark plugs and coolant changing. Also able to
perform valve clearance adjustment, motorcycle functionality check and record schedule maintenance activities. Motorcycle schedule
maintenance is to ensure that the motorcycle can maintain its performance, safe and a longer life expectancy.

TP-118-1:2012-CO1
Work Activities

Related Knowledge

1. Prepare scheduled

i. Identify type and funcation of

equipments

maintenance
requirements

ii. Manufacturers scheduled

maintenance manual
iii. Types and functions of
scheduled maintenance tools
and equipment
iv. Types of scheduled
maintenance activities:
Engine oil and oil filter
change
Adjust valve clearance
Air filter change
Final drive gear oil

Competency
Type
Applied Skills

Core

Level

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

1
Training
Hours
1 hour

Training
Duration
Delivery
Mode
Lecture

60

Credit
Hours

Assessment Criteria
i. Manufacturers
scheduled
maintenance manual
obtained and
interpreted
ii. Scheduled
maintenance
servicing activities
determined according
to maintenance
manual
iii. Maintenance tools,
equipment and
materials correctly
selected

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

2 hours

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

change (automatic
engine type)
Spark plugs change
Coolant changing
Perform Motorcycle
funcationality check
Record scheduled
Maintaintenance
Servicing Activities.

v. Occupational Safety And

Health (OSHA) requirements
vi. Safety practice on workshop
area
vii. Procedure of storing used oil
under Department of
Environment (DOE)
viii. Personal protective equipment
(PPE)
i. Interpret manufacturers
scheduled maintenance
manual
ii. Determine scheduled
maintenance servicing
activities
iii. Select maintenance tools,
equipment and materials

Assessment Criteria

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

Assessment Criteria

Attitude:
i. Peruse the
manufacturers
specification and
maintenance manual
ii. Adhere to workshop
safety practice
2. Perform valve
clearance
adjustment

i.

Purpose of valve clearance

adjustment

ii.

Procedure to adjust valve

clearance

iii.

Types of valve clearance

components
Rocker arm
Valve shim
Screw valve adjusting
Valve intake and
exhaust

iv.

Types and functions of

tools and equipment used
for valve clearance

2 hours

Lecture

i.

Valve clearance
adjustment
components
determined

ii.

Valve clearance
adjusted to
procedure and
manufacturers
manual

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

5 hours

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

adjustment such as:

General tools
Valve adjustment tool
Feeler gauge
Service manual
Etc.
i.

Determine types and

functions of valve
clearance component

ii.

Prepare tools and

equipment used for
adjusting valve
clearance

iii.

Adjust valve clearance

according to procedure
and manufacturers
manual

Attitude:
i. Peruse the
manufacturers
specification and
maintenance manual
ii. Adhere to workshop
safety practice

Assessment Criteria

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

2 hours

Lecture

Assessment Criteria

Safety:
i. Wear appropriate PPE
ii. Handle wiring tools,
equipment and testing
tools with care
iii. Ensure tools and
equipment in good
working condition
Enviorment:
i. Considering
enviorment and
requiment of DOE
3. Perform engine oil
and oil filter
changing

i.

Function of engine oil and

oil filter

ii.

Procedure to change
engine oil

iii.

Procedure to change oil

filter

iv.

Types and functions of

engine oil

i.

Select air filter

correctly

ii.

Air filter changed

according to
procedure and
manufacturers
manual

Work Activities

Related Knowledge
Semi synthetic
Full synthetic
Mineral based
v.

Types and functions of oil

filters
Cartridge
Element
Mesh

vi.

Types and function of

tools and equipment used
for engine oil and oil filter
changing such as:
Oil filter wrenches
Sockets drive
Funnel or oil spout
Oil drain pan
General tools
Measuring picker
Funnel
Torque wrench
Container
Engine oil
Oil filter
Service manua
Etc.

vii.

Procedure of storing used

engine oil

viii.

Housekeeping practice

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

Assessment Criteria

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

i. Determine types and

functions of engine oil
ii. Select filter for motorcycle
iii. Prepare tools and
equipment used for engine
oil and oil filter changing
iv. Change engine oil and oil
filter according to
procedure and
manufacturers manual
v. Store used engine oil
i.

Carry out housekeeping

activities
Attitude:
i. Peruse the
manufacturers
specification and
maintenance manual
ii. Adhere to workshop
safety practice
iii. Adhere to DOE
requirements

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

6 hours

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

Assessment Criteria

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

Assessment Criteria

Safety:
i. Wear appropriate PPE
ii. Handle wiring tools,
equipment and testing
tools with care
iii. Ensure tools and
equipment in good
working condition
Enviorment:
i. Considering
enviorment and
requiment of DOE
4. Perform air filter
changing

i.

ii.

Types of air filters

Paper
Foam
Cotton gauze
Procedure to change air
filter

Lecture

i.

Select final drive

gear oil correctly

ii.

Final drive gear oil

changed according
to procedure and
manufacturers
manual

2 hours

Work Activities

Related Knowledge
iii.

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

Types and functions of

tools and equipment used
for air filter changing such
as:
General tools
Correct solvent
Air gun
Air compressor
Oil can Trays
Service manual
Etc.

Assessment Criteria
iii.

i.

Determine types and

functions of air filter

ii.

Select filter for

motorcycle

iii.

Prepare tools and

equipment used for air
filter changing

iv.

Change air filter

according to procedure
and manufacturers
manual

7 hours

Attitude:
i. Peruse the
manufacturers
specification and
maintenance manual

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

Used oil dispose

correctly according
to procedure

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

2 hours

Lecture

Assessment Criteria

ii. Adhere to workshop

safety practice

Safety:
i. Wear appropriate PPE
ii. Handle wiring tools,
equipment and testing
tools with care
iii. Ensure tools and
equipment in good
working condition
Enviorment:
i. Considering
enviorment and
requiment of DOE
5. Perform final drive
gear oil change

i. Function and system of

final drive gear
ii. Procedure to change final
drive gear oil change
iii. Types of final drive gear

i.

Select final drive

gear oil correctly

ii.

Final drive gear oil

changed according
to procedure and
manufacturers

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

oils
Semi synthetic gear oil
Fully synthetic gear oil
Mineral based gear oil

manual
iii.

iv. Type and functions of tools

and equipment used for
final drive gear oil change
such as:
Screwdriver
Wrenches
Sockets drive
Funnel with narrow neck
Oil drain pan
General tools
Etc.
v.

Assessment Criteria

Procedure to dispose
used engine oil
i.

Select final drive gear

oil for motorcycle

ii.

Prepare tools and

equipment used for final
drive gear oil changing

iii.

Change final drive gear

oil according to
procedure and
manufacturers manual

7 hours

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

Used oil dispose

correctly according
to procedure

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills
iv.

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Dispose used oil

according to procedure

Attitude:
i. Peruse the
manufacturers
specification and
maintenance manual
ii. Adhere to workshop
safety practice
Safety:
i. Wear appropriate PPE
ii. Handle wiring tools,
equipment and testing
tools with care
iii. Ensure tools and
equipment in good
working condition
Enviorment:
i. Considering
enviorment and
requiment of DOE

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

Assessment Criteria

Work Activities

6. Perform spark
plugs changing

Related Knowledge

i.

Function of spark plugs

ii.

Procedure to change spark

plugs

iii.

Types and functions of

spark plugs:
Cool range
Hot range

iv.

Types and functions of

tools and equipment used
for spark plug changing
such as:
Spark plug socket
Torque wrench
Etc.

Applied Skills

i.

Determine types and

functions of spark plugs

ii.

Select spark plugs for

motorcycle

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

2 hours

Lecture

5 hours

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

Assessment Criteria

i.

Select coolant type

correctly

ii.

Change coolant
according to
procedure and
manufacturers
manual

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills
iii.

Prepare tools and

equipment used for
spark plugs changing

iv.

Change spark plugs

according to procedure
and manufacturers
manual

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Attitude:
i. Peruse the
manufacturers
specification and
maintenance manual
ii. Adhere to workshop
safety practice
Safety:
i. Wear appropriate PPE
ii. Handle wiring tools,
equipment and testing
tools with care
Ensure tools and
equipment in good
working condition

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

Assessment Criteria

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

2 hours

Lecture

Assessment Criteria

Enviorment:
i. Considering
enviorment and
requiment of DOE
7. Perform coolant
changing

i.

Function of coolant

ii.

Procedure to change
coolants

iii.

Types of coolants
Water coolant
Oil coolant

iv.

Type and functions of tools

and equipment used for
coolant changing such as:
General tools
Coolant
Funnel
Mixture picker
Service manual
Etc.
i.

Select coolant for

motorcycle

4 hours

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

i.

Test drive carried out

on serviced
motorcycle

ii.

Motorcycle
functionality checked
according to
manufacturers
specification

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills
ii.

Prepare tools and

equipment used for coolant
changing

iii.

Change coolant according

to procedure and
manufacturers manual

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Attitude:
i. Peruse the
manufacturers
specification and
maintenance manual
ii. Adhere to workshop
safety practice
Safety:
i. Wear appropriate PPE
ii. Handle wiring tools,
equipment and testing
tools with care
iii. Ensure tools and
equipment in good
working condition
Enviorment:
i. Considering

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

Assessment Criteria

Work Activities

8. Perform motorcycle
functionality check

Related Knowledge

i.

Procedure to carry out

motorcycle test drive

ii.

Procedure to check
motorcycle functionality

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental
enviorment and
requiment of DOE

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

2 hours

Lecture

Assessment Criteria

i. Test drive carried out

on serviced motorcycle
ii. Motorcycle functionality
checked according to
manufacturers
specification

i.

Inform supervisor that

motorcycle ready for
test drive.

ii.

Carry out test drive on

serviced motorcycle

iii.

Check motorcycle
functionality according
to manufacturers
specification

4 hours

Attitude:
i. Peruse the
manufacturers
specification and
maintenance manual
ii. Adhere to workshop
safety practice
Safety:

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Applied Skills

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

1 hour

Lecture

Assessment Criteria

i. Wear appropriate PPE

ii. Handle wiring tools,
equipment and testing
tools with care
iii. Ensure tools and
equipment in good
working condition

Enviorment:
i. Considering
enviorment and
requiment of DOE
9. Record scheduled
maintenance
servicing activities

i.

Types of checklist

ii.

Procedure to record
servicing activities
i.

Record servicing activities

ii.

Submit record to superior

2 hours
Attitude:

Demonstration,
Observation &
Practical

i.

Servicing activities
recorded according
to correct format

ii.

Report submitted
according to
procedure

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Applied Skills

i. Meticulous in
preparing report

Employability Skills
Core Abilities
01.01
01.02
02.01
02.03
02.04
03.01
03.02
03.03
03.06
06.01

Identify and gather information

Document information, procedures or processes
Interpret and follow manuals, instructions and SOPs
Communicate clearly
Prepare brief reports and checklists using standard form
Apply cultural requirements to the workplace
Demonstrate integrity and apply ethical practices
Accept responsibility for own work and work area
Respond appropriately to people and situations
Understand systems

Social Skills
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Communication skills
Conceptual skills
Interpersonal skills
Multitasking and prioritizing
Self-discipline
Teamwork
Learning skill
Leadership skill

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

Assessment Criteria

Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM)

ITEMS

RATIO (TEM : Trainees)

1. Engine oil
Semi synthetic
Full systemic
Mineral based
2. Oil filter
Cartridge
Element
Mesh
3. Oil filter wrenches
4. Sockets drive
5. Funnel or oil spout
6. Oil drain pan
7. General tools
8. Measuring picker

ITEMS
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

Funnel
Torque wrench
Container
Engine oil
Oil filter
Service manual
Final drive gear oil
Semi synthetic gear oil
Fully synthetic gear oil
16. Mineral based gear oil
17. Air filter
Paper
Foam
Cotton gauze
18. Solvent
19. Wrenches
20. Funnel with narrow neck

As required
As required
As required
As required
1:1
As required
As required
As required
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1

RATIO (TEM : Trainees)

1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
As required
As required:
11 : 1
As required
As required
As required
As required
1:1

21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Oil drain pan

Air gun
Air compressor
Oil can Trays
Coolant
Water coolant
Oil coolant
26. Mixture picker
27. Valve adjustment tool
28. Feeler gauge
29. Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)

1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1

References
REFERENCES

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