AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 39

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AURT2802A Remove, repair and refit tyres and tubes (light truck) 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

5.  Clean up work area and 

maintain equipment 

5.1 

Material that can be reused is collected and stored 

5.2 

Waste and scrap is removed following workplace 
procedures 

5.3 

Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for 
serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

5.4 

Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified 
in accordance with workplace procedures 

5.5 

Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with 
manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site 
procedures 

5.6 

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: 

Light road truck 

•  Machines are to include safety cages, air compressors and 

tyre changers 

•  Material are to include rims, tyres, tubes and valves 

Unit scope 

•  Work involves removal and inspection, 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, and safe 
operating procedures 

•  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 tyre centres, road side repair, dealerships and repair 
shops 

 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

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 and immersion tanks 

Material 

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

valves, adhesives, 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 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 

 

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 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Critical aspects of 
evidence (continued) 

•  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, air compressor and lines 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

Underpinning knowledge 

The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of: 

•  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 

•  Relevant technical information 

•  Equipment safety requirements 

•  Equipment maintenance procedures 

•  Planning of tyre and tube repairs or replacement processes 

and techniques 

•  Workplace safety policies and procedures 

•  Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance 

levels 

•  Procedures for reporting faults and material defects 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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 to repair and 
replacement of 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)

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 3)

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, equipment. 

(Level 2)

 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

•  Access to vehicle and tyre manufacturer/component supplier 

specifications 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 

 

 

 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

AURT2803A Remove, repair and refit tyres and tubes (heavy truck - road) 

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AURT2803A Remove, 

repair 

and refit tyres and tubes 

(heavy truck - road) 

Unit descriptor 

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

 

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 

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 

2.4 

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

2.5 

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

2.6 

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

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

3. 

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 

4. 

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 

5. 

Clean up work area and 
maintain equipment 

5.1  Material that can be reused is collected and stored 

5.2  Waste and scrap is removed following workplace 

procedures 

5.3  Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for 

serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

5.4  Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in 

accordance with workplace procedures