ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan for work

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the removal, repair and refitting of tyres and tubes

1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirement and safety information and procedures, in accordance with legislation and site procedures, before proceeding

1.3. Identify site and task hazards, and risks, including risk controls and equipment to be used

1.4. Set up maintenance schedules based on tyre usage, wear or condition in accordance with legislation, manufacturer and/or site procedures

1.5. Schedule work based on information provided

2. Prepare for work

2.1. Identify wheel assembly, and type of mounting system

2.2. Prepare, clean and inspect wheel assembly for damage, wear, corrosion, foreign material, cracks, and compatibility of components in accordance with legislation, manufacturer and/or site procedures

2.3. Select and check tools and equipment are fit for purpose in accordance with manufacturer and/or site procedures

3. Control of risk

3.1. Access and interpret correct information from appropriate manufacturer specifications and site documentation

3.2. Control or report any hazardous conditions of the work environment before proceeding. Note points where safety checks are required

3.3. Control or report any hazardous conditions of the assembly before proceeding. Note points where safety checks are required

3.4. Control or report any task hazards before proceeding, for example use of a deflation cage or lifting device to prevent manual handling injury. Note points where safety checks are required

3.5. Ensure that tyre and or tube is fully deflated before proceeding with the task

3.6. This may include the identification and safe removal and purging of toxic fill substances according to OHS requirements and OEM specifications

4. Remove tyre and or tube from wheel/rim assembly

4.1. Identify methods for the removal of tyres and tubes in accordance with site procedures and OEM specifications. Access and interpret correct information from appropriate manufacturer specifications

4.2. Carry out removal in accordance with site procedures and OEM specifications

4.3. Clean and inspect wheel/rim assembly components and assign status of disposition

4.4. Complete appropriate workplace documentation relevant to removal outcomes

5. Inspect wheel/rim assembly components prior to assembly

5.1. Ensure selected wheel/rim assembly components are compatible and suitable for application per OEM requirements

5.2. Inspect the tyre for serviceability

5.3. Inspect the wheel/rim and associated parts for serviceability

5.4. Inspect the fastening systems for serviceability

5.5. Where applicable, inspect the vehicle hub for serviceability

6. Fit tyre and or tube to wheel/rim assembly

6.1. Identify methods for the fitment of tyres and tubes in accordance with site procedures and OEM specifications. Access and interpret correct information from appropriate manufacturer specifications

6.2. Where applicable, add tyre additive in accordance with site procedures and OEM specifications or recommendation

6.3. Carry out refitting/replacement according to site procedures and OEM specifications

6.4. Conduct integrity check of wheel assembly

6.5. Complete appropriate workplace documentation

7. Inflate assembly

7.1. Inflate assembly for storage or use in accordance with site procedures and OEM specifications or recommendation

7.2. Complete and deal with appropriate workplace documentation

8. Inspect, tyres, tubes and wheels/rims

8.1. Inspect tyres, tubes and wheels/rims for serviceability, and or repairability

8.2. Access and interpret correct information from appropriate manufacturer specifications

8.3. Carry out inspections and tests according to site and OEM requirements

8.4. Inspect tyres and tubes to identify those requiring minor repair

8.5. Complete appropriate workplace documentation relevant to inspection outcomes

9. Carry out a minor tube and tyre repair

9.1. Identify task hazards and risks, and apply risk controls and equipment to be used

9.2. Access and interpret correct information from appropriate manufacturer specifications

9.3. Carry out minor repair of tubes and tyres according to site procedures

9.4. Complete appropriate workplace documentation relevant to repair outcomes

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to remove, repair and refit tyres and tubes:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

access, interpret and apply technical information

use relevant tools and equipment safely

apply manual handling procedures

apply personal safety requirements

apply repair tyre and/or tube procedures

apply tyre and/or tube removal and replacement procedures

apply tube and tyre reparability assessment procedures

apply fill substance addition and removal procedures

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to remove, repair and refit tyres and tubes:

types of tubes and tyres and their construction

inspection procedures to determine repairability

company position in relation to tyre repair

roadworthiness requirements relating to tyres and rims

tyre and tube removal and refitting/replacement procedures, including rim types

tyre and tube repair procedures

ballast identification, types and application

tyre fill identification, types and application

tyre fill adding/removal methods and procedures

safety precautions related to handling of tyre fill substances

equipment safety requirements

relevant manufacturer/company policies

legislation where applicable

manual handling procedures

personal safety requirements

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for removing, fitting and repairing tyres and tubes on a site

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the removal, fitting and repair tyres and tubes on a site

working with others to undertake and complete the removal, fitting and repair of tyres and tubes that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of removal, fitting and repair of tyres and tubes that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the removal, fitting and repair of tyres and tubes

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and Workplace Relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work requirement and safety information and procedures may include:

safe work procedures

site procedures

OEM specifications and recommendations

data recording

materials safety data sheets (MSDS)

Information may include:

enterprise operating procedures

industry/workplace code of practice

product manufacturer specifications

customer requirements

materials safety data sheets (MSDS)

statutory requirements

tagging information

specifications for torque settings and tightening sequences

inflation pressure

tyre additive and ballast volumes

Wheel assemblies may include:

tyre and rim

tyre and wheel mounted to a wheel

Tools and equipment may include:

hand tools, power tools

wheel assemble lifting equipment

specialised equipment such as:

buffs

spreaders

tyre removal equipment

immersion tanks

lifting equipment

personal protective equipment

Hazardous conditions of the working environment may include:

tyre defects:

distortion

structural damage

cuts and damage

potential internal fire/explosion

potential external fire/tyre burst

under inflated tyre

wheel and rim component defects:

cracks

distortion

wear

corrosion

dislodged components

leakage

mechanical damage

valve gear

blocked valve

expired scheduled testing date

Task hazards may include:

less than adequate housekeeping

selection of incorrect tooling

manual handling

use of tooling

working in and around other machinery

compressed air

chemicals

oversight

fatigue

plant defects

Toxic fill substances may include:

nitrogen gas

polyurethane resin (PUR) tyre fill

tyre additive

Methods may include:

visual inspection

use of specific hand tools and equipment

types of tubes and tyres

various repair methods/material

ballast requirements

tyre fill substances

Methods should apply to the following conditions and may include:

indoors or outdoors

level or uneven ground conditions

hard or soft ground conditions

workshop or mining area

surface or underground

wet or dry

night or day

standard or non standard heavy rims

Wheels/rims may include:

safety lock rim

split 'industrial' rim (forklift or cranes)

rim or hub mounted multi piece rim

one piece wheel/rim

Fastening systems may include:

wedges

nuts

bolts

washers

studs

cleats

wedge bands

spacer bands

reducers

Workplace documentation related to inflation may include records of:

inflation pressure

gas used

ballast added