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Repair heavy off-the-road tyres

Repair heavy off-the-road tyres

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD338E
State Code
ODB16
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to repair heavy off-the-road tyres. It applies to tyres defined by AS 4457.2-2008 Earth-moving machinery - Off-the-road wheels, rims and tyres - Maintenance and repair - Tyres (or its replacement) or similar tyres.This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to the practical, theoretical and technical knowledge and well-developed skills required in situations that require some discretion and judgement.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for job
  • 1.1 Move tyre into position in preparation for tyre repair
  • 1.2 Secure tyre ready for repair
  • 1.3 Determine repair stock and cure time required from injury dimensions
  • 1.4 Select required patches and rubber repair stock to meet repair requirements
  • 1.5 Select, check and prepare tooling required to perform repair
  • 1.6 Acclimate required repair products according to supplier recommendation
  • 1.7 Check and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Prepare substrates
  • 2.1 Prepare surfaces in readiness for repair
  • 2.2 Apply adhesive to repair surfaces as required by repair process
  • 2.3 Allow surfaces to ‘prime’ in preparation for repair
3. Repair injury
  • 3.1 Choose repair materials to meet repair requirements
  • 3.2 Check compatibility of materials with repair type
  • 3.3 Check maximum pre-heating temperatures for materials being used
  • 3.4 Repair tyre components as required according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Fill tyre injury according to workplace procedures
4. Patch injury
  • 4.1 Review patch size to ensure adequate coverage for job
  • 4.2 Remove inner liner in preparation for patching
  • 4.3 Prepare surfaces in preparation for patching
  • 4.4 Correctly prepare patch for application
  • 4.5 Install patch according to workplace procedures
  • 4.6 Follow pressurisation or curing instructions for patching of injury
5. Complete repair
  • 5.1 Prepare injury for curing
  • 5.2 Accurately complete required paperwork
  • 5.3 Complete housekeeping and apply waste management strategies according to workplace procedures
6. Anticipate and solve process control variances
  • 6.1 Recognise existing or potential process control variances and their causes
  • 6.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
  • 6.3 Monitor process control variances and corrective actions taken until resolved
  • 6.4 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
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