Application

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to inspect and test finished tyres.
This unit 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 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 and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:
• inspect tyres at least once to meet job specifications.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
• function and operating principles of tyre testing equipment, machine components and ancillary equipment
• production workflow sequences
• tyre identification, coding and labelling standards and requirements
• types of tyres and their construction and material content
• types and application of test and inspection methods
• the criteria for overall process/equipment readiness for the process or equipment being used
• typical quality specifications required at each stage of the process
• common faults that can be identified manually or visually
• common faults can be identified using testing and inspection equipment
• key variables that may affect product quality and testing or inspection output
• typical and atypical process and product problems, including early warning signs, possible causes and corrective actions
• organisational procedures relevant to the work environment and job role, including procedures for the emergency shutdown of equipment
• hazards that may arise in the job or work environment, and:
• their possible causes
• potential consequences
• appropriate risk controls.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Foundation Skills

• {'skill': 'Foundation Skills', 'description': 'This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.\n• Numeracy skills to interpret technical information and equipment readings.\n• Reading skills to interpret specifications and workplace procedures.\n• Writing and oral communication skills to record and report on tyre inspection operations.\nOther foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.'}

Parent Qualifications

• PMB30121 — Certificate III in Polymer Processing
  PMB

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