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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan for removal and fitting of wheel assemblies
   • Access, interpret and apply remove and fit wheel documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Set up maintenance schedules based on tyre usage, wear or condition
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Prepare for removal and fitting of wheel assemblies
   • Identify wheel and/or rim type, and mounting system
   • Prepare, clean and inspect wheel assemblies
   • Select tools and equipment and check for fit for purpose
3. Assess and control risk in wheel assembly removal
   • Identify and control any hazardous conditions of the work environment before proceeding, noting points where safety checks are required
   • Identify and control any hazardous conditions of the assembly before proceeding, noting points where safety checks are required
   • Identify wheel by construction and mounting type
   • Identify when tyre(s) require deflation before removal from equipment
4. Remove wheel assembly
   • Plan sequence of work, noting points where safety checks are required
   • Identify and apply methods for raising and supporting equipment
   • Identify and apply methods for removing the wheel
   • Identify and apply site procedure for transport and storage of wheel
5. Inspect wheel assemblies and fasteners
   • Access and apply site procedure for inspection of wheel assemblies and fasteners
   • Clean and visually inspect wheel assembly for damage, wear, corrosion foreign material, cracks, and compatibility of components
   • Clean and visually inspect mounting surfaces and fasteners for damage, wear, corrosion, foreign material and cracks
   • Check specifications and compare to conditions found
   • Complete reports and action findings
   • Discard unusable fasteners
6. Fit wheel assembly
   • Access and interpret wheel assembly fitting information
   • Identify and apply methods for fitting the wheel
   • Identify and apply tightening sequence, torque settings and inflation pressure
   • Check wheel assembly for correct fitment including alignment
   • Identify and apply methods for lowering equipment
   • Identify and apply re-torque as required
   • Record data and all work performed

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the removing and fitting wheel assemblies that meets all of the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

demonstrates completion of the removing and fitting of wheel assemblies that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

preparing, cleaning and inspecting wheel assemblies

identifying and controlling any hazardous conditions and noting points where safety checks are required

planning sequencing work

accessing correct information and/or specification

using raising and supporting equipment

removing wheels

transporting and storing wheels

inspecting of wheel assemblies fasteners and mounting surfaces for:

damage

wear

corrosion

foreign material

cracks

compatibility of components

fitting wheels including using correct:

tightening sequence

torque settings

inflation pressure

alignment

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in assisting removing and fitting wheel assemblies through:

identifying types and classifications of wheels and rims

applying process used in undoing wheel or rim fasteners

applying process used in torque measurement when tightening wheel or rim fasteners

apply process used to inflate and deflate tyres

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