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

MEM18038B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain wheels and tyres

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM18038B - Maintain wheels and tyres
Description This unit covers assessing wheel condition, and repairing/replacing and maintaining the wheel.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the basic maintenance and repair or replacement of wheel rims and to the full range of wheel/tyre assemblies, plant and equipment using appropriate regulations, codes of practice, manufacturers' specifications or in-house standards as a guide for assessment repair and assembly.For complex rim repairs, appropriate fitting or welding units may be required, for example, Unit MEM18003C (Use tools for precision work) and Unit MEM18006C (Repair and fit engineering components).Band: AUnit Weight: 2
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Path 1MEM18001C Use hand tools
Competency Field Maintenance and diagnostics
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assess wheel condition
  • Rim/tyre designs, constructions, codes, balancing, fastening principles and terminology are understood.
  • Fastening components are correctly assessed for damage and security.
  • Abnormal tyre wear is recognised and cause of fault is correctly determined.
  • Unsafe tyre and/or wheel condition is recognised and remedial action is determined.
       
Element: Rectify and maintain wheel
  • Safety procedures associated with tyre/wheel removal, handling, inflation, assembly and disassembly and fastening are understood and adhered to.
  • Wheels/tyres are safely removed and replaced using standard procedures and appropriate tools/equipment.
  • Tools and equipment are correctly applied and used.
  • Ballasting and/or inflation of tyres is performed safely and to specification.
  • Static/dynamic balancing of wheels is performed to specification.
  • Rim/tyre/tube faults are rectified to specifications, regulations or codes.
  • Rectification activities are accurately recorded.
  • Wheel bearings are correctly lubricated to specification.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to maintain wheels and tyres. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with maintaining wheels and tyres, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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.

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents

planning and sequencing operations

checking task-related information

checking for conformance to specification

identifying damaged fastening components

identifying abnormal tyre wear

checking wheel fastening components for damage and security

identifying corrective action to be taken for unsafe tyre and wheel condition

removing and replacing wheels/tyres using appropriate tools and equipment

using tools and equipment correctly and appropriately

undertaking ballasting and/or inflation of tyres

balancing wheels to specification

identifying repairable rim, tyre and tube faults

repairing faults in rims/tyres/tubes to specification

recording work activities

lubricating wheel bearings in accordance with specification

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

the design and construction of a variety of rims and tyres

the principles of fastening and balancing of wheels

the relevant codes and standards

the procedures for checking wheels for secure fastening

the reasons for checking fastening components for damage and security

the causes of abnormal tyre wear

examples and causes of unsafe tyre and wheel condition

the procedures for removing, handling, inflating, assembling/disassembling and fastening of tyres and wheels

the safety precautions to be taken when working with wheels and tyres

the tools, techniques and equipment required to carry out the above procedures

the procedures, tools, techniques and equipment for static and dynamic balancing of wheels

the reasons for selecting the chosen tools, techniques and equipment

the procedures, tools, techniques and equipment for repairing rim, tyre and tube faults

examples of unrepairable rim, tyre and tube faults

the procedures for recording repairs undertaken on rims, tyres and tubes

the procedures for lubricating wheel bearings

types of wheel bearing lubricant and their application

hazards and control measures associate with maintaining and rectifying wheels and tyres, including housekeeping

safe work practices and procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

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
Rim/tyre designs, constructions, codes, balancing, fastening principles and terminology are understood. 
Fastening components are correctly assessed for damage and security. 
Abnormal tyre wear is recognised and cause of fault is correctly determined. 
Unsafe tyre and/or wheel condition is recognised and remedial action is determined. 
Safety procedures associated with tyre/wheel removal, handling, inflation, assembly and disassembly and fastening are understood and adhered to. 
Wheels/tyres are safely removed and replaced using standard procedures and appropriate tools/equipment. 
Tools and equipment are correctly applied and used. 
Ballasting and/or inflation of tyres is performed safely and to specification. 
Static/dynamic balancing of wheels is performed to specification. 
Rim/tyre/tube faults are rectified to specifications, regulations or codes. 
Rectification activities are accurately recorded. 
Wheel bearings are correctly lubricated to specification. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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