AURKTJ001
Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyres


Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road (OTR) tyres to construction, mining, agricultural and industrial vehicles. It involves removing the tyre from the rim; controlling risks; inspecting the tyre, wheel and rim assembly; recommending required repair action; fitting the tyre to the wheel and rim assembly; and preparing the tyre, wheel and rim assembly for use or storage.

It applies to those who fit tyres to wheel assemblies and rim assemblies of not less than 600 mm (24 inches) nominal diameter.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare to remove tyre from wheel and rim assembly of a vehicle

1.1 Australian standards for earthmoving and OTR tyres, manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures and safety information are identified and interpreted

1.2 Site and task hazards are identified and control measures determined

1.3 Safety requirements are identified and applied

1.4 Tyre, rim and mounting system is identified

1.5 Tools and equipment are selected and checked according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2. Control risk

2.1 Hazardous conditions in work environment are identified and controlled

2.2 Hazardous tyre and wheel and rim assembly conditions are identified and controlled

2.3 Tyre is deflated according to Australian standards, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

3. Remove tyre from wheel and rim assembly

3.1 Australian standards and workplace procedures are accessed and interpreted to determine tyre removal procedures

3.2 Tyre is removed according to Australian standards and workplace procedures

3.3 Tyre removal is completed without causing component damage

3.4 Tyre and rim assembly are cleaned and visually inspected according to Australian standards and workplace procedures

4. Inspect tyre, wheel and rim assembly

4.1 Tyre is cleaned and visually inspected for damage and wear according to Australian standards and workplace procedures

4.2 Wheel and rim assembly are visually inspected for serviceability

4.3 Mounting components andfasteners are visually inspected for damage, wear, corrosion, foreign material and cracks according to workplace procedures

5. Recommend repair action and replace unserviceable parts and components

5.1 Inspection findings are recorded and reported according to workplace procedures

5.2 Recommended repair actions are documented according to workplace procedures

5.3 Unserviceable parts and components are replaced and reported according to workplace procedures

6. Fit tyre to wheel and rim assembly

6.1 Workplace procedures for fitting tyres are accessed and interpreted

6.2 Tyre is fitted according to workplace procedures

6.3 Tyre and rim assembly are checked according to Australian standards and workplace procedures to confirm correct assembly and component compatibility and serviceability prior to inflation

7. Inflate tyre

7.1 Tyre inflation safety procedures are identified and applied prior to inflating tyre

7.2 Tyre is inflated according to Australian standards and workplace procedures

7.3 Tyre and rim assembly are monitored during inflation according to Australian standards and workplace procedures

8. Complete work processes

8.1 Final work inspection is conducted to ensure work is to required standard

8.2 Tyre, wheel and rim assembly are prepared for use or storage according to workplace procedures

8.3 Tools and equipment are checked, tagged where necessary, and stored according to workplace procedures

8.4 Workplace documentation is completed and processed according to workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

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

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

read and interpret:

written information in Australian standards, workplace procedures, manufacturer instructions, and occupational health and safety (OHS) and work health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to removing, inspecting and fitting earthmoving and OTR tyres

charts, lists, drawings and other applicable documents.

Writing skills to:

document inspection findings and recommend repair actions.

Oral communication skills to:

ask questions to clarify instructions and procedures

report inspection results

brief team and customers.

Numeracy skills to:

read and interpret metric and imperial systems of measurement

read and interpret mathematical information, including charts and drawings

use specialist tools and measuring equipment, including:

gauges

pressure testing guns.

Digital literacy skills to:

use workplace computerised technology and tools relating to the removal and refitting of earthmoving and OTR tyres.

Planning and organising skills to:

plan and prioritise own work to achieve required outcomes.

Self-management skills to:

select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures

recognise own limitations when selecting and using tools and equipment and seek timely advice.

Problem-solving skills to:

seek information and assistance as required to solve problems

identify tyre condition and performance

match tyres to wheel and rim assemblies and vehicle type.

Teamwork skills to:

work with team members, such as riggers, doggers, mechanics, tyre fitters, drivers and site operators.


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 requirements must include:

those prescribed under Australian standards, OHS and WHS Acts and regulations, and workplace policies and procedures

hazard control

manual-handling techniques

personal protective clothing and equipment

using tools and equipment

working with dangerous or toxic substances:

chemicals

compressed air

nitrogen gas

polyurethane resin (PUR) tyre fill

tyre additive.

Tools and equipment must include:

bead breakers

cranes

forklifts

grab trucks

hand tools

inflation and deflation tools

integrated tool handlers

jacks

lifting equipment

lock ring catcher

mufflers

pneumatic tools

power tools

soft face hammers

support stands

torque tools

tyre levers

wire brushes.

Hazardous conditions must include:

changing and unstable ground conditions

dust

hard, soft or uneven ground conditions

line of fire

noise

standard or non-standard heavy rims

traffic

variable weather conditions

working in or around other machinery.

Work environment must include:

day and night

indoors and outdoors

interaction of work personnel

workshop or work site.

Hazardous tyre and wheel and rim assembly conditions must include:

blocked or damaged valves

cracks

corrosion

cuts and damage

distortion

dislodged components

expired scheduled testing date

heat damage

leakage

mechanical damage

structural damage

tyre defects

under- or over-inflated tyre

valve gear

wear

wheel and rim component defects.

Mounting components and fasteners must include:

adaptor rings

bolts

cleats

nuts

reducers

spacer bands

studs

washers

wedge bands

wedges.

Workplace documentation must include:

job safety analysis

risk assessment

tyre change documentation.


Sectors

Technical - Wheels and Tyres


Competency Field

Mechanical - Mobile Plant