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Tyre Fitter & Repairer (Heavy Vehicle) >> job profile

Job Description:

This job will apply to tyre fitting of heavy industrial vehicles. The duties will include inspection to determine preferred repair action, repairing tyres and tubes, selecting tyres and rims for particular vehicles and balancing of tyres and wheels.

Qualification: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Tyre Fitting & Repair Heavy)

National Code: AUR21499

Competency Standards relating to the Qualification:

Compulsory Common Core
AUR70125 Follow workplace occupational health and safety procedures
AUR70278 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
AUR70314 Contribute to workplace communication
AUR70421 Establish relations with customers
Compulsory Stream
AUR17606 Balance tyres/wheels
AUR17665 Remove, fit and adjust wheel(s)
AUR17966 Remove, repair and fit tyres and tubes (heavy)
AUR17968 Select tyres and rims for specific applications (heavy)
AUR65130 Inspect vehicle systems/components and determine preferred repair action
Electives: 3 electives to be sourced from any endorsed Industry Training Package
Typical Electives
AUR12666A Repair final drive assemblies
AUR12670A Service final drive assemblies
AUR17866A Repair rims
AUR52327A Identify, clarify and resolve problems
AUR62807A Build customer relations
AUR66108A Carry out diagnostic procedures
PRMCL21A Maintain industrial machinery in a soil free condition

Requirements:

To be awarded the qualification, the New Apprentice must attain a successful assessment of all 4 compulsory core competency standards, all of the listed stream competency standards, plus 3 elective standards from the automotive 'bank' or any endorsed Industry Training Package at the same AQF Level.

Duration:

This competency based program is likely to extend over a period of up to 12 months, depending on the achievement of the required competencies (this period may vary between States/Territories).

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