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Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair

Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD337
State Code
BAI50
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
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair. 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, check for hidden injuries, prepare surfaces and materials 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 Move tyre into position
  • 1.2 Secure tyre ready for preparation
  • 1.3 Select and prepare required tools
  • 1.4 Check and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
2 Expose injury
  • 2.1 Identify the number of injuries, their positions and the correct order of preparation
  • 2.2 Remove loose tyre materials
  • 2.3 Remove all foreign material in area of the injury
  • 2.4 Skive injury to required size and shape
  • 2.5 Inspect exposed injury and validate repair decision
3 Prepare injury
  • 3.1 Buff exposed rubber to required standard
  • 3.2 Inspect any exposed steel and/or fabric cords
  • 3.3 Determine any remedial action required
  • 3.4 Prepare steel and/or fabric cords as required
  • 3.5 Review for hidden injuries
  • 3.6 Measure and record dimensions of injury as required
  • 3.7 Make any required decisions about the repair
  • 3.8 Strip liner and prepare inner surface, as required, using appropriate hazard controls
4 Complete repair preparation
  • 4.1 Shape, as required, and final-buff to standard
  • 4.2 Clean injury area ready for further process steps
  • 4.3 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
WG840 PMBPROD337A Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB31 PMBPROD337E Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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