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Provide advice on the effects of light vehicle wheel and tyre combinations

Provide advice on the effects of light vehicle wheel and tyre combinations

Unit of competency
National Code
AURLTJ104
State Code
OCL26
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/11/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/03/2021
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
31/03/2021
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide advice to customers regarding specific non-standard wheel and tyre combinations that could affect the ride and handling characteristics of their vehicle. It involves confirming customer needs, analysing technical needs and options, providing advice on compliance with Australian Design Rules (ADR), recommending best options for wheel and tyre combinations, and completing workplace processes and documentation.This unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. The wheel and tyre combinations include those for light vehicles, including four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, light commercial vehicles or motorsport vehicles. This unit does not apply to agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery or motorcycles.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm customer requirement
  • 1.1 Discuss wheel and tyre combinations with customer including alternative wheel and tyre combinations
  • 1.2 Clarify and confirm specifications of proposed wheel and tyre combinations with customer
2. Locate and confirm data to inform technical opinion
  • 2.1 Consult technical product personnel from wheel and tyre manufacturers
  • 2.2 Confirm and report compliance of wheel and tyre combinations with Australian Design Rules according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Consult colleagues with technical knowledge and experience according to workplace procedures
3. Recommend wheel and tyre options that meet customer requirements
  • 3.1 Discuss effects of wheel and tyre combinations on vehicle performance, handling and comfort with customer
  • 3.2 Advise customer on suitability of wheel and tyre combination
  • 3.3 Develop options that meet customer needs according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Discuss implications of non-compliant wheel and tyre combination according to Australian Design Rules with customer
  • 3.5 Complete workplace documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXC38 AURLTJ004 Provide advice on the effects of wheel and tyre combinations Unit of competency