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Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes

Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes

Unit of competency
National Code
AURHTJ106
State Code
OCJ60
TGA Status
Current
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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes from wheels. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for the task, removing, inspecting, repairing and refitting the tyres and tubes, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. The tyres and tubes include those of forklifts, heavy commercial vehicles or mobile plant machinery. This unit does not apply to off-the-road (OTR) tyres of mobile plant machinery.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Identify required information for tyre and tube removal, inspection and repair activity
  • 1.3 Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess potential risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Identify tools, equipment and materials required for the job and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures
2. Remove and inspect tyres, tubes and wheels
  • 2.1 Remove tyres and tubes from wheels according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.2 Inspect tyres, tubes and wheels according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Report inspection findings and make recommendations for necessary repairs according to workplace procedures
3. Repair and refit tyres and tubes
  • 3.1 Identify required information for repair activity
  • 3.2 Carry out repairs according to workplace and manufacturer procedures, manufacturer specifications, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
  • 3.3 Mount tyre to wheel according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, without causing damage to components or systems
  • 3.4 Check assembled wheel and tyre for correct assembly and serviceability according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and rectify any issues identified
  • 3.5 Inflate tyre according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
  • 4.1 Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm vehicle is ready for use
  • 4.2 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXD25 AURHTJ006 Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes Unit of competency