Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Application of knowledge of the materials, equipment and testing process sufficient to recognise material and equipment conditions which may lead to out of specification production.
Knowledge and ability to implement organization procedures, the quality requirements at each production stage and relevant regulatory requirements, within appropriate time constraints and work standards.
Application of the knowledge of managing risks using the hierarchy of controls applied to the tyre inspection/testing processes. Application of approved hazard control and safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials. equipment operation and cleanup.
Knowledge and skills in tyre inspection and testing equipment, including:
different tyre types and their construction and material content
quality requirements for the different types of tyres
function and operating principles of tyre testing equipment, machine components and ancillary equipment
correct selection and use of equipment and inspection/testing procedures
waste management and importance of repairing non-conforming products.
Competence also includes the ability to:
plan own work, including predicting consequences and identifying improvements
maintain output and product quality using appropriate instruments, controls, test information and readings
identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in the inspection/testing process
identify what faults the operator is able to recognise manually and when assistance by equipment is required.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets and machine control panels such as those displaying SPC information..
Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and production reports.
Basic numeracy is required, eg to determine how many 2 kg, 3 kg and 5 kg bags are needed to make up a requirement for 50 kg.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to the inspection and testing of tyres within the rubber industry. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the inspection/testing process.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
tyre testing machines such as x-ray, uniformity, bulge test, and tyre balance test machines
hand tools used in the inspection/testing process
material loading equipment used for loading of tyres
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
manual handling hazards
equipment operations
dust/ vapours.
Problems
'Anticipate and solve problems' means resolve a wide range of routine and non-routine problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution/s recorded in the procedures.
Typical routine faults include:
bulges in sidewalls
deformation
damaged carcass
offset
snaking
cuts.
Typical inspection/testing problems may include:
equipment malfunction
incorrect set-up of testing machine to tyre type
detecting hidden damage.
Appropriate action for problems outside area of responsibility may be reporting to an appropriate person.
Appropriate action for solving problems within area of responsibility includes asking questions and seeking assistance from appropriate persons/sources.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include:
colour
product weight
product integrity and general conformance to specification/sample.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist