Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare tyre casings for retreading
Prepare tyre casings for retreading
Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD266B
PMBPROD266B
State Code
W7593
W7593
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/12/2008
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
08/12/2008
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This competency covers the preparation (buffing) of used tyres prior to the laying on of retread. It applies to the tyre retreading sector of the industry.
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, 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.
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency unit includes the use of manual handling aids and various powered equipment/aids. This competency applies to work environments and sectors within the rubber industry. It includes the operation of all relevant ancillary equipment.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. These may include:
movement of materials
stacking of materials
basic measurement of quantities
basic pre-blending of materials.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
hand carts and trolleys
knives and other bag opening equipment
hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences
bung spanners and similar
basic hand tools required for opening of material packaging
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
spills
dusts/vapours
hazardous materials (including rubber dust produced during the buffing process)
manual handling hazards
knife hazards.
Problems
Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
variations in tyres
contamination of tyres
damaged tyres.
wrong raw materials
inappropriate blade selection
insufficient or too deep buffing.
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency unit includes the use of manual handling aids and various powered equipment/aids. This competency applies to work environments and sectors within the rubber industry. It includes the operation of all relevant ancillary equipment.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. These may include:
movement of materials
stacking of materials
basic measurement of quantities
basic pre-blending of materials.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
hand carts and trolleys
knives and other bag opening equipment
hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences
bung spanners and similar
basic hand tools required for opening of material packaging
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
spills
dusts/vapours
hazardous materials (including rubber dust produced during the buffing process)
manual handling hazards
knife hazards.
Problems
Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
variations in tyres
contamination of tyres
damaged tyres.
wrong raw materials
inappropriate blade selection
insufficient or too deep buffing.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required skills and knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
apply the required skills and knowledge to prepare tyre casings for retreading
apply approved procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see thatproduction standards are met consistently.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur on an industrial buffing machine(s) equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
by using an appropriate, industrial tyre buffing machine requiring demonstration of operation and start/stop procedures
in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
apply the required skills and knowledge to prepare tyre casings for retreading
apply approved procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see thatproduction standards are met consistently.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur on an industrial buffing machine(s) equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
by using an appropriate, industrial tyre buffing machine requiring demonstration of operation and start/stop procedures
in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C5633 | PMBPROD266A | Prepare tyre casings for retreading | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJ03 | PMBPROD266 | Prepare tyre casings for retreading | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC947 | MEASS00415 | MTA068 Aircraft tyre retreading (basic) | Skill set |
| W399 | PMB20107 | Certificate II in Polymer Processing | Qualification |
| W400 | PMB30107 | Certificate III in Polymer Processing | Qualification |
| W401 | PMB40107 | Certificate IV in Polymer Technology | Qualification |