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Repair heavy off-the-road tyres

Repair heavy off-the-road tyres

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD338
State Code
BAI48
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
55
Description
This unit of competency 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 of competency applies to operators who are required to select and prepare tools/equipment and materials, prepare surfaces and materials, make repairs and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an 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 Prepare for job
  • 1.1 Move tyre into position
  • 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
  • 1.5 Select, check and prepare tooling
  • 1.6 Acclimate required repair products according to the supplier recommendation
  • 1.7 Check and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
2 Prepare substrates
  • 2.1 Prepare surfaces as required
  • 2.2 Apply adhesive to repair surfaces according to procedures
  • 2.3 Allow surfaces to ‘prime’ according to procedures
3 Repair injury
  • 3.1 Choose correct repair materials
  • 3.2 Check compatibility of materials used
  • 3.3 Check maximum pre-heating temperatures
  • 3.4 Repair tyre components as required
  • 3.5 Fill injury according to procedure
4 Patch injury as required
  • 4.1 Review correct patch size
  • 4.2 Remove inner liner as required
  • 4.3 Prepare surfaces as required
  • 4.4 Prepare patch according to procedure
  • 4.5 Install patch according to procedure
  • 4.6 Follow pressurisation and/or curing instruction
5 Complete repair
  • 5.1 Prepare injury for curing
  • 5.2 Complete any required paperwork
  • 5.3 Complete housekeeping according to procedures
6 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 6.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 6.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 6.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 6.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 6.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 6.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG841 PMBPROD338A Repair heavy off-the-road tyres Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
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