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Inspect tyres

Inspect tyres

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD326
State Code
BAI60
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to inspect and test finished tyres.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to identify codings and quality standards, perform inspections and tests, determine tyres needing action, apply stamps and codings, and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an experienced 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 Plan own work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify the most appropriate equipment and processes to be used for tyre inspection and testing
  • 1.2 Identify different tyre types, identification codings and quality standards required
  • 1.3 Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
  • 1.4 Identify repair, scrap tyre and housekeeping needs
2 Start up testing process to procedures
  • 2.1 Conduct visual inspection of tyres to spot obvious defects
  • 2.2 Manually locate bumps or dips
  • 2.3 Check inspection equipment settings and make adjustments as required
  • 2.4 Complete other pre-start checks in accordance with procedures
3 Operate tyre testing machines to procedures
  • 3.1 Operate machine to rotate and test tyres, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor product quality in accordance with procedures
  • 3.3 Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required
  • 3.4 Shut down equipment to procedures, in normal or emergency situations
  • 3.5 Complete relevant documentation
4 Respond to faults
  • 4.1 Identify possible routine and non-routine faults in the tyre
  • 4.2 Determine tyres needing action
  • 4.3 Determine possible fault causes
  • 4.4 Report faults outside area of responsibility to designated person
  • 4.5 Maintain appropriate records and log books to meet procedures/work instructions
5 Stamp, label and sort tyres
  • 5.1 Stamp identification number on each tyre
  • 5.2 Label tyres with weekly code
  • 5.3 Sort passed tyres by coding
  • 5.4 Sort tyres for repair or scrap
6 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 6.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 6.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 6.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 6.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 6.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 6.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7638 PMBPROD326B Inspect tyres Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB26 PMBPROD326E Inspect tyres Unit of competency
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