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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 38

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA

Carry out minor tube
and tyre repair

5.1 Tyre and tube repairs are completed without causing

damage to any component or system

5.2 Correct information is accessed and interpreted from

appropriate manufacturer/component supplier
specifications

5.3 Repair or replacement of tubes and tyres is to be carried

out according to manufacturer/component supplier
specifications for methods, tools and equipment used and
tolerances relevant to the application

5.4 Appropriate workplace documentation is completed and

dealt with relevant to repair outcomes

5.5 All repair activities are carried out according to industry

regulations/guidelines. OH&S requirements, legislation
and enterprise procedures/policies

Clean up work area and
maintain equipment

6.1 Material that can be reused is collected and stored

6.2 Waste and scrap is removed following workplace

procedures

6.3 Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for

serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace
procedures

6.4 Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in

accordance with workplace

6.5 Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with

manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site
procedures

6.6 Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace

procedures

RANGE STATEMENT

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of
competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the
unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for
this particular unit:

Mining vehicle tyres and
tubes

• Machines are to include safety cages, air compressors and

tyre changers

• Material to include rims, tyres, tubes and valves

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RANGE STATEMENT

Unit scope

• Work involves removal, inspect, carry out repairs or

replacement tyres and tubes and refit

Unit context

• OH&S requirements include safety management systems,

hazardous substances and dangerous goods code, safe
operating procedures and Australian Design Rules

• Work is carried out in accordance with legislative

obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health
regulations, manual handling and lifting equipment
procedures and organisation insurance requirements

• Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion,

judgement and problem solving skills in lifting, safety
equipment, environmental issues, tyre fitting and repair
procedures and vehicle operational requirements

• Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved

in mining locations, dealerships and tyre centres

Tools and equipment

• Tools and equipment are to include hand and power tools,

tyre gauges and air compressors and may include, but not
be limited to:

• Wheel assembly lifting equipment

• Specialised equipment such as buffs, spreaders, tyre

removal equipment, immersion tanks

Material

• Material are to include tyres, tubes, gatters, patches,

valves, adhesives, ballast, fillers, tyre repair patches/kits
and tube repair patches

Personal protective
equipment

• Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed

under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and
practices

Information and
procedures

• Workplace procedures relating to the use of first aid, fire

extinguisher and cleaning equipment and safety apparel

• Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and

equipment

• Work instructions, including job sheets, tyre charts,

material safety data sheets, Australian Design Rules and
customer requirements

• Workplace procedures relating to reporting and

communication

• Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and

operational procedures

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to
confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and
should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.

Critical aspects of
evidence

• Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant

information

• Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products

and material, including use of personal protective
equipment

• Read and interpret communication procedural information,

repair procedures for tubes and tyres and safe working
practices to prepare for work

• Identify material used in the work process

• Follow work instructions, operating procedures and

inspection processes to:

• minimise the risk of injury to self and others

• prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and

products

• maintain required production output and product quality

• Identify, set up, operate and maintain tyre changing

equipment, ballast installation, air compressor and lines

• Work effectively with others

• Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace

context and environment

Underpinning knowledge

• Types of tubes and tyres and their construction

• Inspection procedures to determine repairability (major,

minor or unrepairable)

• Company liability in relation to tyre repair

• Roadworthy regulations 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

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Underpinning knowledge
(continued)

• Ballast requirement calculation procedures

• Ballast adding and removal procedures

• Tyre fill identification, types and application

• Tyre fill adding/removal methods and procedures

• Safety precautions related to handling of tyre fill substances

• Relevant technical information

• Equipment safety requirements

• Equipment maintenance procedures

• Planning of tyre and tube repair or replacement processes

and techniques

• Workplace safety policies and procedures

• Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels

• Procedures for reporting faults and material defects

Underpinning skills

These include a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are
required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although
others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this
competency unit. The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency
needs to be demonstrated where (1) is where work is within set conditions and process, (2) is
where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised, and (3) is where the
design and/or development of conditions or process is required.

How will the candidate
apply the following key
competency in this unit?

The candidate will need to:

Collect, analyse and
organise information

Collect, organise and understand information related the repair
and replacement of mining vehicle tyres and tubes, work orders,
plans and safety procedures.

(Level 2)

Communicate ideas and
information

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of
work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with
site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of
work outcomes and problems.

(Level 2)

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

Underpinning skills (continued)

Plan and organise
activities

Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of
the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and material to avoid
any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage.

(Level 2)

Work with others and in
a team

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and
using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and
productivity.

(Level 2)

Use mathematical ideas
and techniques

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete
measurements and estimate material requirements.

(Level 2)

Solve problems

Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate planning
and scheduling problems, avoid wastage of time and material.

(Level 3)

Use technology

Use the workplace technology related to repairing and replacing
tyres and tubes including tools and equipment.

(Level 2)

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Resource implications

• Access to vehicle and manufacturer/component supplier as

identified in the Range Statement, standard operating
procedures and job sheets

Method of assessment

• Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance

over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts

• Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and

questioning on underpinning knowledge

• Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in

conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Context/s of assessment

• Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated

facility with relevant process equipment, material, work
instructions and deadlines

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AURT2802A Remove,

repair

and refit tyres and tubes

(light truck)

Unit descriptor

This unit covers the competency to remove and refit/replace
light truck vehicle tyres and tubes from wheel rims, inspect
tyres and tubes to assess repairability and perform minor tyre
and tube repairs on light trucks

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA

1. Prepare for work

1.1

Work instructions are used to determine job requirements
including job sheets, quality and quantity of material

1.2

Job specifications are read and interpreted

1.3

OH&S requirements including safety cages, personal
protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.4

Material for repairs and replacements are selected and
inspected for quality

1.5

Correct hand, power tools and safety equipment for safe
use

1.6

Products are determined to minimise waste material

1.7

Procedures are identified for maximising energy
efficiency whilst completing the job

2. Remove and refit/

replace tyres and tubes

2.1

Removal and refitting/replacement of tyres and tubes is
achieved without causing damage to any component or
system

2.2

Correct information is accessed and interpreted from
appropriate manufacturer/component supplier
specifications

2.3

Identify, locate and purge toxic fill substances according
to OH&S requirements and manufacturer/component
supplier specifications

2.4

Removal and refitting/replacement is to be carried out
according to manufacturer/component supplier
specifications for methods, fasteners, tools and
equipment used and tolerances relevant to the
component/assembly

2.5

Appropriate workplace documentation is completed and
dealt with relevant to removal and refitting/replacement
outcomes

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA

2. Remove and refit/

replace tyres and tubes
(continued)

2.6

All removal and refitting/replacement activities are
carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines,
OH&S requirements, legislation and enterprise
procedures/policies

2.7

Company liability in relation to tyre/tube removal and
refitting/replacement is known

Inspect tubes and tyres
to assess repairability

3.1 Tyres and tubes are inspected without causing damage to

any component or system

3.2 Correct information is accessed and interpreted from

appropriate manufacturer/component supplier
specifications

3.3 Appropriate workplace documentation is completed and

dealt with relevant to inspection outcomes.

3.4 Inspections and tests are carried out according to

manufacturer/component supplier specifications for
methods, tools and equipment used relevant to the
application

3.5 All inspection activities are carried out according to

industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S requirements,
legislation and enterprise procedures/policies

3.6 Tyres are correctly assessed as major, minor or

unrepairable in relation to tyre repair

3.7 Company liability in relation to tyre inspection is known

Carry out minor tube
and tyre repair

4.1 Tyre and tube repairs are completed without causing

damage to any component or system

4.2 Correct information is accessed and interpreted from

appropriate manufacturer/component supplier
specifications

4.3 Repair or replacement of tubes and tyres is to be carried

out according to manufacturer/component supplier
specifications for methods, tools and equipment used and
tolerances relevant to the application

4.4 Appropriate workplace documentation is completed and

dealt with relevant to repair outcomes

4.5 All repair activities are carried out according to industry

regulations/guidelines. OH&S requirements, legislation
and enterprise procedures/policies

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