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Inspect tyres for retreading

Inspect tyres for retreading

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD324
State Code
BAI61
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
13
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to inspect used tyres to determine their suitability for retreading.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to plan the work, operate inspection equipment, make minor repairs to casings and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan own work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify the most appropriate equipment to be used for inspection and upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request
  • 1.2 Identify tyres to be inspected and check equipment to be used
  • 1.3 Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
2 Conduct tyre inspection
  • 2.1 Identify quality specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for rejecting tyres for retreading
  • 2.2 Check casings for conformity with specification requirements
  • 2.3 Tag tyres suitable for retreading following workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Discard non-conforming tyres in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Repair minor holes in casings of retreadables, as required
  • 2.6 Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required
3 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 3.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 3.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 3.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 3.4 Seek information and assistance as required, to solve problems
  • 3.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 3.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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