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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to select tyres, wheels and rims for specific applications
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Tyre, wheel and demountable rim information is sourced and interpreted
   • Options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
2. Select tyres, wheels and rims for specific applications
   • Tyre, wheel and rim options are analysed to identify technical compliance and economic benefits
   • Tyres, wheels and rims are selected according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, relevant Australian Design Rules, and customer requirements
3. Complete work processes
   • Selection is provided to appropriate personnel or customer as required and according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to select tyres, wheels and rims for specific applications
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Tyre, wheel and demountable rim information is sourced and interpreted
   • Options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
5. Select tyres, wheels and rims for specific applications
   • Tyre, wheel and rim options are analysed to identify technical compliance and economic benefits
   • Tyres, wheels and rims are selected according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, relevant Australian Design Rules, and customer requirements
6. Complete work processes
   • Selection is provided to appropriate personnel or customer as required and according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Tyre, wheel and demountable rim must include:

tubeless and tubed tyres bias ply and radial ply tyres demountable rims disc wheels tyre tread designs.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

select the tyres, wheels and rims for four different heavy vehicles to suit specific customer requirements, which must involve accessing and interpreting information in manufacturer specifications relating to the selection.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Australian Design Rules relating to heavy vehicle tyres and rims

heavy vehicle tyre fitment guide

heavy vehicle tyre, wheel and demountable rim assembly terminology and codes

heavy vehicle tread patterns, and tyre, wheel and rim assembly types

specific tyre applications for varying terrain, soils and weather conditions.

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