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Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs

Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD340
State Code
BAI47
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
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate pressure curing systems to cure repairs made to 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, determine curing conditions, cure the repair 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 Select required curing equipment
  • 1.2 Move tyre into suitable position for curing
  • 1.3 Secure tyre ready for curing
  • 1.4 Determine cure conditions required from injury dimensions, rubber compounds and equipment selected
  • 1.5 Select curing equipment components to suit repairs to be cured
  • 1.6 Check and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
2 Set up pressure curing system to procedures
  • 2.1 Place and secure packing
  • 2.2 Position curing system components and secure
  • 2.3 Apply pressure appropriate to the system being used
  • 2.4 Check curing system is ready for the curing process
3 Cure repair to procedures
  • 3.1 Set temperature required for curing
  • 3.2 Monitor heat and pressure over the whole curing cycle and make adjustments if required
4 Complete repair
  • 4.1 Check heat and pressure cure cycle has completed
  • 4.2 Remove curing system
  • 4.3 Remove packing and any other ancillary materials used
  • 4.4 Inspect repair to ensure that it meets the standard
  • 4.5 Complete any required paperwork
5 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 5.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 5.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 5.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 5.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 5.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 5.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG842 PMBPROD340A Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB64 PMBPROD340E Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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