AURHTJ004
Remove, inspect, repair and refit agricultural equipment tyres and tubes


Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and refit tyres and tubes from the wheels and rims of agricultural equipment. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for the work; inspecting, repairing and refitting the tyres and tubes, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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 remove, repair and refit agricultural tyres and tubes

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions

1.2 Tyre and tube remove, inspect, repair and refit 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. Remove and inspect tyres, tubes and wheels

2.1 Tyres and tubes are removed from wheels according to manufacturer procedures, workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements

2.2 Tyres, tubes, wheels or rims are inspected according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2.3 Inspection findings and recommendations for necessary repairs are reported according to workplace procedures

3. Repair and refit tyres and tubes

3.1 Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected

3.2 Tyres and tubes are repaired according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements

3.3 Tyre is mounted to wheel or rim according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to components or systems

3.4 Assembled wheel is checked for serviceability and correct assembly, and is inflated according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and assembled wheel is 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

Evidence of Performance

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 agricultural tyres and tubes, including:

two tyres and tubes fitted to split or multi-piece wheels

two tyres and tubes fitted to drop centre wheels.


Evidence of Knowledge

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

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

deflating and inflating tyres on agricultural equipment

raising and supporting machinery on unstable surfaces

manual handling when lifting wheel assemblies

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:

rim or hub mounted multi-piece rims

one piece 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

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

post-fitting procedures and checks of agricultural tyres and tubes.


Assessment Conditions

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 agricultural tyres and tubes that they have worked on, 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 tyre and tube repair procedures and specifications

agricultural tyres and tubes specified in the performance evidence

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for removing, inspecting, repairing and fitting agricultural tyres and tubes, including:

tyre and tube repair tools and equipment

tyre and tube repair consumables

tyre changing tools and equipment.


Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skills

Description

Learning skills to:

locate appropriate sources of information efficiently.

Reading skills to:

interpret information from manufacturer procedures when seeking tyre and tube repair procedures and specifications.

Writing skills to:

legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation, making repair recommendations, and recording parts and material used.

Numeracy skills to:

interpret numerical information when repairing tyres and tubes

understand both metric and imperial units of measurement.

Technology skills to:

operate tyre changing tools and equipment

operate tyre and tube repair equipment.


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 tyres on agricultural equipment

raising and supporting machinery on unstable surfaces

manual handling when lifting wheel assemblies

removing, repairing and refitting tyres and tubes

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


Sectors

Technical - Wheels and Tyres


Competency Field

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle