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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Tyre and tube removal, inspection, repair and refitting information is sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Remove and inspect tyres, tubes, wheels and rims
   • Tyres and tubes are removed from wheels or rims according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Tyres, tubes, wheels or rims are inspected according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Inspection findings and recommendations for necessary repairs are reported according to workplace procedures
3. Repair and refit tyres and tubes
   • Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Tyresand tubes are repaired according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Tyre is mounted to wheel or rim according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Assembled wheel and tyre are checked for serviceability and correct assembly, and are inflated according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and wheel assembly is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Tyre and tube removal, inspection, repair and refitting information is sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Remove and inspect tyres, tubes, wheels and rims
   • Tyres and tubes are removed from wheels or rims according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Tyres, tubes, wheels or rims are inspected according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Inspection findings and recommendations for necessary repairs are reported according to workplace procedures
7. Repair and refit tyres and tubes
   • Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Tyresand tubes are repaired according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Tyre is mounted to wheel or rim according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Assembled wheel and tyre are checked for serviceability and correct assembly, and are inflated according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and wheel assembly is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored 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.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: deflating and inflating heavy vehicle tyres manual handling when lifting wheel assembly removing, repairing and refitting tyres and tubes environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping and disposing of tyre material produced during repair procedures.

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Performance Evidence

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

remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres to both split lock ring and one piece wheels, including repairs to:

two bias ply tyres

two tubes

two radial ply tyres.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to heavy vehicle tyres and tubes, including procedures for:

deflating and inflating tyres

manual handling when lifting wheel assembly

removing, repairing and refitting tyres and tubes

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping and disposing of tyre material produced during repair procedures

procedures for removing, inspecting, repairing and refitting tyres and tubes, including:

split lock rings

rim or hub mounted multi-piece rims

one piece wheels

two piece split wheels

types and applications of tyres, tubes, wheels and rims, including:

radial and bias ply tyres

tubed and tubeless tyres

rim or hub mounted multi-piece wheels

one piece wheels

two piece split wheels

types, application and operation of tyre changing equipment and tyre and tube repair equipment

post-fitting procedures and checks of heavy vehicle tyres and tubes.

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