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Prepare tyre casings for retreading

Prepare tyre casings for retreading

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD266
State Code
BAJ03
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
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare used tyres for the laying on of retread.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to check materials and machine set-up, buff residual tread from the casing, make repairs to the casing, and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working 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 Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements from production plan
  • 1.2 Identify specific requirements of the tyre being retreaded
  • 1.3 Identify required equipment, including handling, buffing, inspection and repair equipment
  • 1.4 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice
  • 1.5 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
  • 1.6 Perform other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures
2 Start up of tyre buffer to procedures
  • 2.1 Conduct pre-start checks
  • 2.2 Start up tyre buffer
3 Operate buffing equipment to procedures
  • 3.1 Start machine safely and correctly when required
  • 3.2 Monitor buffing operations noting process stages, depth of cut (according to standard operating procedures) and abrasion
  • 3.3 Check against workplace standards for colour and texture before completing process
  • 3.4 Make adjustments to remedy non-conformity to buffing requirements
  • 3.5 Buzz out areas around exposed steel radials with hand held stone grinder
  • 3.6 Collect and reprocess/discard scrap/trim and other materials, as required
  • 3.7 Keep equipment and work area clean
  • 3.8 Pause machine cycle and perform stop, as required
4 Repair imperfections
  • 4.1 Locate casing imperfections from previous inspection
  • 4.2 Repair casings (especially exposed steel areas) with rubber plugs in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • 4.3 Complete logs and records as required
5 Complete operations
  • 5.1 Check casings for compliance with specifications
  • 5.2 Create job card, tyre ID and other tracking/information items needed as specified by procedures
  • 5.3 Adhere the metal tag/s to the tyre wall with uncured rubber
6 Respond to routine problems to procedures
  • 6.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 6.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 6.3 Log problems as required
  • 6.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7593 PMBPROD266B Prepare tyre casings for retreading Unit of competency