Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AURTTJ001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Balance wheels and tyres

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AURTTJ001 - Balance wheels and tyres
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes required to balance automotive wheels and tyres. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements; preparing for the work; inspecting, balancing and refitting wheel and tyre assemblies; and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The wheels and tyres include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or trailers.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the vehicles or wheels and tyres that they have balanced, e.g. repair orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace

workplace instructions

manufacturer wheel balancing specifications

four different wheels and tyres for balancing

wheel balancing machinery

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for balancing wheels and tyres.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Mechanical Miscellaneous
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to balance wheels and tyres
  • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • Wheel balancing 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
       
Element: Conduct wheel and tyre pre-balance inspection
  • Wheel and tyre pre-balance inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repair or replacement
       
Element: Carry out balancing procedures
  • Wheel balancing machine is inspected and operated according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • Wheel is balanced according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to wheel or tyre
       
Element: Complete work processes
  • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or wheels are 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
       
Element: Prepare to balance wheels and tyres
  • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • Wheel balancing 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
       
Element: Conduct wheel and tyre pre-balance inspection
  • Wheel and tyre pre-balance inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repair or replacement
       
Element: Carry out balancing procedures
  • Wheel balancing machine is inspected and operated according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • Wheel is balanced according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to wheel or tyre
       
Element: Complete work processes
  • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or wheels are 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
       


Evidence Required

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare to balance wheels and tyres

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions

1.2 Wheel balancing information is sourced and interpreted

1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability

2. Conduct wheel and tyre pre-balance inspection

2.1 Wheel and tyre pre-balance inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

2.2 Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repair or replacement

3. Carry out balancing procedures

3.1 Wheel balancing machine is inspected and operated according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.2 Wheel is balanced according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to wheel or tyre

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or wheels are presented ready for use

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures

4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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:

balance at least four different wheels and tyres, in which work must involve:

selecting appropriate methods and techniques to balance wheels and tyres

conducting wheel and tyre pre-balance inspection for damage and excessive run-out.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to balancing wheels and tyres, including procedures for:

lifting and supporting vehicles and wheels

working with balancing machines, including rotating components and flying objects

procedures for pre-balance inspection of wheels and tyres

application, purpose, function and operation of wheel balancing machinery, including:

off vehicle balancers

on vehicle balancers

operating principles of wheel balancing, including:

tyre and wheel run-out

static and dynamic balance

out of balance effects on wheels, including:

wheel hop or tramp

wheel shimmy

vibration

tread wear

types and applications of wheel weights.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare to balance wheels and tyres

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions

1.2 Wheel balancing information is sourced and interpreted

1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability

2. Conduct wheel and tyre pre-balance inspection

2.1 Wheel and tyre pre-balance inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

2.2 Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repair or replacement

3. Carry out balancing procedures

3.1 Wheel balancing machine is inspected and operated according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.2 Wheel is balanced according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to wheel or tyre

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or wheels are presented ready for use

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures

4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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 requirements mustinclude:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for:

lifting and supporting vehicles and wheels

working with balancing machines, including rotating components and flying objects.

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 
Wheel balancing 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 
Wheel and tyre pre-balance inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repair or replacement 
Wheel balancing machine is inspected and operated according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Wheel is balanced according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to wheel or tyre 
Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or wheels are 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 
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 
Wheel balancing 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 
Wheel and tyre pre-balance inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repair or replacement 
Wheel balancing machine is inspected and operated according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Wheel is balanced according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to wheel or tyre 
Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or wheels are 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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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