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.
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Application of knowledge of the materials, equipment and process sufficient to recognise material and equipment conditions which may lead to out of specification production.
Knowledge and ability to implement organization procedures, quality requirements at each production stage and relevant regulatory requirements, within appropriate time constraints and work standards.
Application of the knowledge of managing risks using the hierarchy of controls applied to tyre finishing operations. Application of approved hazard control and safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and cleanup, (eg maximum number of tyres to be stacked per stillage).
Skills to identify the range of possible causes of product faults.
Knowledge as basis for solving finishing problems, including:
different tyre types, their construction and material content
quality requirements for the different types of tyres
function and operating principles of equipment, machine components and ancillary equipment
correct selection and use of equipment, materials, processes and procedures
characteristics of materials and behaviour in relation to heat, pressure, flow rate and time
impact of key process variables on product quality and production output
waste management and importance of re-using non-conforming materials and products wherever possible
Competence also includes the ability to:
plan own work, including predicting consequences and identifying improvements
maintain output and product quality using appropriate instruments, controls, test information and readings
identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in the process
identify when assistance is required to solve problems.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets, material labels and machine control panels such as those displaying SPC information.
Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and production reports.
For operation of force variation machine, basic statistical knowledge is required to understand concepts of variance and process control as well as to recognise and interpret process control charts.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to the operation of tyre finishing processes within the tyre sector. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the process.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
process electrical/mechanical machine and its major components, eg radial runout machine, x-ray console (manual/auto), vulcaniser, spreader, force variation machine, camera throw out unit, radial run out and lateral run out peak unit, grinders, high point tape, harmonic balance
process equipment and its major components, eg digital measuring equipment, visual display unit, printer, labelling equipment, inflation panel, inspection station, trimming tools, power tools for tyre repair, repair table, foot pedal, marking chalk and table
hand tools used in the process, eg hand held trimmers
material loading machine/equipment used for loading/unloading of tyres may include mechanical crane, chucks, push trolleys, stillages, conveyors, etc
relevant personal protective equipment, eg radiation discs for x-ray inspection
relevant protective clothing which may include gloves, safety glasses and appropriate footwear.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
dusts/vapours
slip and fall
temperature
hazardous materials
manual handling hazards, eg loading and unloading tyres from machines/equipment
machine/equipment operations, eg hand held trimmers, x-ray machines, inflating panels.
Problems
'Anticipate and solve problems' means resolve a wide range of routine and non routine problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution/s recorded in the procedures.
Typical process and product problems may include:
routine and non-routine product faults, eg excess flash
machine malfunction
mould/tooling/die problems
variations in materials and/or contamination of materials processing problems, eg flow-through of tyres.
Appropriate action for problems outside of area of responsibility may be reporting to
an appropriate person.
Appropriate action for problems within area of responsibility includes asking questions and seeking assistance from appropriate persons/sources.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include:
temperatures
speed
pressures
colour
tyre components
repair standards
limits for repair
tyre construction/integrity and general conformance to specification/sample, eg bumps/dips on tyres.
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