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Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyres

Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyres

Unit of competency
National Code
AURKTJ001
State Code
WI783
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
16/01/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/07/2014
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
01/07/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road (OTR) tyres to construction, mining, agricultural and industrial vehicles. It involves removing the tyre from the rim; controlling risks; inspecting the tyre, wheel and rim assembly; recommending required repair action; fitting the tyre to the wheel and rim assembly; and preparing the tyre, wheel and rim assembly for use or storage.It applies to those who fit tyres to wheel assemblies and rim assemblies of not less than 600 mm (24 inches) nominal diameter.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to remove tyre from wheel and rim assembly of a vehicle
  • 1.1 Australian standards for earthmoving and OTR tyres, manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures and safety information are identified and interpreted
  • 1.2 Site and task hazards are identified and control measures determined
  • 1.3 Safety requirements are identified and applied
  • 1.4 Tyre, rim and mounting system is identified
  • 1.5 Tools and equipment are selected and checked according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
2. Control risk
  • 2.1 Hazardous conditions in work environment are identified and controlled
  • 2.2 Hazardous tyre and wheel and rim assembly conditions are identified and controlled
  • 2.3 Tyre is deflated according to Australian standards, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
3. Remove tyre from wheel and rim assembly
  • 3.1 Australian standards and workplace procedures are accessed and interpreted to determine tyre removal procedures
  • 3.2 Tyre is removed according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Tyre removal is completed without causing component damage
  • 3.4 Tyre and rim assembly are cleaned and visually inspected according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
4. Inspect tyre, wheel and rim assembly
  • 4.1 Tyre is cleaned and visually inspected for damage and wear according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Wheel and rim assembly are visually inspected for serviceability
  • 4.3 Mounting components andfasteners are visually inspected for damage, wear, corrosion, foreign material and cracks according to workplace procedures
5. Recommend repair action and replace unserviceable parts and components
  • 5.1 Inspection findings are recorded and reported according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Recommended repair actions are documented according to workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Unserviceable parts and components are replaced and reported according to workplace procedures
6. Fit tyre to wheel and rim assembly
  • 6.1 Workplace procedures for fitting tyres are accessed and interpreted
  • 6.2 Tyre is fitted according to workplace procedures
  • 6.3 Tyre and rim assembly are checked according to Australian standards and workplace procedures to confirm correct assembly and component compatibility and serviceability prior to inflation
7. Inflate tyre
  • 7.1 Tyre inflation safety procedures are identified and applied prior to inflating tyre
  • 7.2 Tyre is inflated according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
  • 7.3 Tyre and rim assembly are monitored during inflation according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
  • 8.1 Final work inspection is conducted to ensure work is to required standard
  • 8.2 Tyre, wheel and rim assembly are prepared for use or storage according to workplace procedures
  • 8.3 Tools and equipment are checked, tagged where necessary, and stored according to workplace procedures
  • 8.4 Workplace documentation is completed and processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAK30 AURKTJ011 Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyres Unit of competency