Release 

Comment 

Release 1

New unit of competency

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare to remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies

1.1 Safety requirements  are sourced and interpreted

1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies to be worked on are identified

1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for removing and replacing wheel and tyre assembly are sourced and interpreted

1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor

1.5 Tools and equipment  required for wheel and tyre assembly removal and replacement are identified according to manufacturer specifications

2. Remove and inspect vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies

2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements

2.2 Vehicle  is prepared for wheel removal according to workplace procedures and safety requirements

2.3 Wheel and tyre assemblies  are removed according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment

2.4 Wheel and tyre assemblies are identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications

2.5 Wheel and tyre assembly inspection results are recorded

3. Replace wheel and tyre assemblies

3.1 Wheel and tyre assemblies are prepared for replacement

3.2 Wheel and tyre assemblies are replaced according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements without causing damage to components, tools or equipment

3.3 Wheel and tyre assembly on vehicle is checked for correct operation

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle wheels and tyres are presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary

4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Skills 

Description 

Learning skills to:

• locate appropriate sources of wheel and tyre assembly information and assembly removal and replacement procedures.

Reading skills to:

• select and interpret key information from manufacturer specifications, safety requirements and workplace procedures to safely remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies
• select and interpret key information from environmental requirements and workplace procedures to ensure a clean and safe work site.

Writing skills to:

• legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation using correct industry terminology and conventions.

Oral communication skills to:

• participate effectively in verbal exchanges using questioning and active listening to request, clarify and clearly convey information.

Numeracy skills to:

• read and interpret metric and imperial systems of measurement
• read and interpret numerical information in wheel and tyre identification codes
• use specialist tools correctly, including pressure gauges, and report and record the results correctly using relevant mathematical symbols and conventions (e.g. kPa for kilopascals)
• use basic mathematical operations, including addition and subtraction, to calculate length.

Planning and organising skills to:

• plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes.

Self-management skills to:

• recognise own limitations when selecting and using tools and equipment and seek timely advice.

Problem-solving skills to:

• identify potential or actual hazards and take action to minimise risk
• refer problems that cannot be readily resolved and seek assistance from workplace supervisor.

Technology skills to:

• set up and operate equipment and tools required to remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies.

Safety requirements  must include:

• information about key aspects of work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including:

• use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear
• use of hand tools and lifting and supporting equipment
• application of procedures for handling wheel and tyre assemblies.

Tools and equipment  must include:

• automotive hand tools
• vehicle lifting and supporting equipment, including wheel chocks.

Vehicles  must include one or more of the following:

• passenger motor vehicle
• motor cycle
• constructed vehicle.

Wheel and tyre assemblies  must include:

• one vehicle fitted with steel wheels
• one vehicle fitted with alloy wheels.

Release 

Comment 

Release 1

New unit of competency