AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 41

Automotive Industry RS&R 

AURT2804A Remove, repair and refit tyres and tubes (agricultural machinery) 

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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 

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 

•  Ballast identification, types and application 

•  Ballast requirement calculation procedures 

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Underpinning knowledge 
(continued) 

•  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 

•  Relevant manufacturer/component supplier/company 

policies 

•  Legislation where applicable 

•  Manual handling procedures 

•  Personal safety requirements 

•  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

 

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 the 
repair and replacement of tyres and tubes, work orders, plans 
and safety procedures. 

 (Level 2)

Automotive Industry RS&R 

AURT2804A Remove, repair and refit tyres and tubes (agricultural machinery) 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning Skills (continued) 

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 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 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 

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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  

 AURT2812A Carry out brazing procedures 

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AURT2812A 

Carry out brazing procedures  

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to carry out brazing 
procedures appropriate to the repairs conducted in the retail, 
service and repair streams.  

 

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 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.  Prepare components, 

tools and equipment for 
brazing procedures  

2.1 

Brazing procedures are completed without causing 
damage to any component or system 

2.2 

Information is accessed from appropriate sources to 
enable brazing to be performed in accordance with 
vehicle and equipment manufacturer/component supplier 
procedures 

2.3 

Brazing is carried out according to a standard that meets 
industry regulations/guideline, OH&S requirements, 
legislation and enterprise policy/procedures 

3. 

Clean up work area and 
maintain equipment 

3.1 

Material that can be reused is collected and stored 

3.2 

Waste and scrap is removed following workplace 
procedures 

3.3 

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

3.4 

Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified 
in accordance with workplace 

3.5 

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

3.6 

Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

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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: 

Brazing  

• 

Equipment includes heating appliances 

• 

Material filler rods, fluxes 

Unit scope 

• 

Work involves preparation of material and application of 
brazing techniques 

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 brazing, lifting, 
safety equipment, environmental issues, repair procedures 
and vehicle operational requirements 

• 

Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces 
involved in welding and fabrication, roadside service, 
dealership, panel repairs, accessory fitting, workshops 
and auto electrical 

Tools and equipment 

• 

Tools and equipment are to include but not be limited to: 

•  hand tools 

•  oxy acetylene/propane torch 

•  brazing equipment must include the appropriate rods 

and flux 

• 

Other resources may include: measuring equipment, 
marking out equipment 

Material 

• 

Material are to include cleaning components, solvents and 
fluxes, filler rods, brazing and silver solder rods 

Personal protective 
equipment 

• 

Personal protective equipment is to include that 
prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise 
policies and practices 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

 AURT2812A Carry out brazing procedures 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Information and 
procedures 

•  Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and 

equipment 

•  Work instructions, including: 

•  job sheets 

•  vehicle manufacturer/component supplier specifications 

•  enterprise operating procedures 

•  component manufacture specifications 

•  customer requirements 

•  industry/workplace codes of practice 

•  legislation for vehicle road worthiness including 

Australian Design Rules 

•  material safety data sheets 

•  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 

from job sheets 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 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Critical aspects of 
evidence (continued) 

•  Identify, set up, operate and maintain heating equipment 

(oxy, propane), rods, flux and measuring equipment 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

Underpinning knowledge 

The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of: 

•  OH&S requirements 

•  Types of flux, rods and their application 

•  Personal safety requirements (e.g. toxic fumes/lead 

poisoning)  

•  Equipment safety requirements 

•  Equipment maintenance procedures 

•  Planning of brazing material, processes and techniques 

•  Workplace safety policies and procedures 

•  Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance 

levels to be considered as per job sheet and manufacturer/ 
component supplier specification 

•  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 to brazing 
work orders, plans and safety procedures. 

 (Level 

1) 

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 

1)