Release 

Comment 

Release 1 

New unit of competency.

Elements 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria 

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Determine and select competition vehicle tyres and wheels

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions

1.2 Supplementary regulations and component supplier specifications  are sourced and interpreted to gain a competitive advantage

1.3 Specifications are checked against required operating conditions to determine tyre and wheel requirements

1.4 Tyre and wheel assemblies to be used are selected according to job requirements, and are documented and reported to appropriate personnel as required

2. Prepare for mounting work

2.1 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

2.2 Work area is cleaned and laid out according to job and team requirements

2.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed according to safety requirements 

3. Mount tyre and wheel assembly to vehicle

3.1 Mounting surfaces and threaded components are cleaned, checked for damage, and treated as required

3.2 Tyre and wheel assemblies are selected from stock according to markings  and checked against criteria for event

3.3 Tyre and wheel assemblies are inspected for serviceability according to manufacturer and team procedures

3.4 Selected tyres and wheels are mounted to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications and procedures and safety requirements

3.5 Fasteners are tensioned according to component supplier specifications, and fastener locking device is engaged as required according to safety requirements

3.6 Accurate and complete fitting is checked during and after installation according to manufacturer and team procedures

3.7 Problems with tyre and wheel assemblies are reported to appropriate personnel

4. Conduct pre-race tyre and wheel preparation

4.1 Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures and optimum operating pressure requirements are sourced and interpreted

4.2 Tyre inflation pressures are set to specifications according to manufacturer specifications, team procedures and safety requirements

4.3 Base line tyre temperature and ambient and traction surface temperatures are measured and documented

4.4 Tyres are buffed, if specified, according to manufacturer specifications, team procedures and environmental requirements 

4.5 Tyre warmers are fitted and turned on, if specified and allowed, according to manufacturer and team procedures

5. Conduct post-race tyre and wheel maintenance

5.1 Tyre pressures and temperatures are checked, tyre contact surface is analysed for handling and wear indications, and data is recorded according to team procedures

5.2 Driver or rider is questioned for assessment of vehicle handling characteristics and data is recorded according to team procedures

5.3 Additional data is sourced as required, and corresponding changes to tyres and wheels required for next race are determined

5.4 Tyres are changed to different compound or pattern as required and according to manufacturer specifications and team procedures

5.5 Removed tyres are tagged or marked for data audit trail according to team procedures

6. Complete work processes

6.1 Tyres are packed and stored according to team procedures

6.2 Tyre and wheel stock inventory is assessed, documented and reported to appropriate personnel

6.3 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected

6.4 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures

6.5 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace and team procedures

Skills 

Description 

Learning skills to:

• locate appropriate sources of information efficiently.

Reading skills to:

• interpret team instructions, manufacturer specifications, event category rules and supplementary regulations
• interpret scrutineer, category official and team markings.

Writing skills to:

• legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation when recording tyre selections
• tag and mark tyres for data audit trail
• complete tyre and wheel stock inventory.

Numeracy skills to:

• interpret numerical information when selecting tyres, wheels and rims
• understand units of temperature and pressure
• interpret tyre codes.

Planning and organising skills to:

• ensure that tools, equipment, tyres and wheels are available to reduce the amount of track time lost.

Technology skills to:

• use specialised tyre handling and mounting equipment.

Specifications  must include:

• design
• quality
• materials
• equipment
• quantities.

Safety requirements  must include:

• work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for:

• manually handling tyres and wheels
• selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE).

Markings  must include those of:

• scrutineer or category official
• team.

Environmental requirements  must include:

• procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of contaminants released during pre-race preparation and post-race maintenance of tyres and wheels.

Release 

Comment 

Release 1 

New unit of competency.