Elements and Performance Criteria

The competency covers all forms of inspection. In most workplaces this will include visual inspection. In some workplaces, including all those having adopted the 'Bandag' process, NDI or non-destructive inspection by scanning will be included after preparing the case ('buffing'). It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the tyre inspection process.

Procedures means all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.

This competency includes equipment and tools such as:
manual handling aids such as handcarts and overhead tracks
lights
basic hand tools required for inspecting holes in the tyre casing
NDI scanning equipment
relevant personal protective equipment.

Typical hazards include:
dust
manual handling hazards
noise.

Typical problems include:
failure to pick up all defects/cracks
distinguishing between repairable and non-repairable faults.

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.

Essential knowledge and enterprise requirements
Application of knowledge of the materials, equipment and process sufficient to recognise material and equipment conditions which may lead to out of specification production.
Knowledge of the enterprise's procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.

Competence includes the ability for the practical completion of the job to:
apply and/or explain:
characteristics of finished and second hand tyres in relation to the impact of the retread process on product quality and safety
importance of tyre size, speed rating and aspect ration markings of tyres on inspection decisions
equipment and components used at each stage of inspection and retreading
impact of significantly faulty tyres falsely passing inspection
production workflow sequences and materials demand
correct selection and use of equipment, materials, processes and procedures
hazards of the materials and process and appropriate hazard control procedures.

Critical aspects
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the ability to:
identify critical materials properties and quantities
plan own work process within workplace procedures and explain the reasons for the steps in the process.

Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
production quality and output standards are met consistently
problems are anticipated from observations
the process runs consistently and smoothly.

Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets and material labels as provided to operators.
Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and production reports.
Basic numeracy is required, e.g. to determine how many 2 kg, 3 kg and 5 kg bags are needed to make up a requirement for 50 kg.

Assessment method and context
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on an operating plant allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions
by use of a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
by 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.

Resource implications
This section should be read in conjunction with the range of variables 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.