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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Inspect, trim, balance and sort manufactured tyres 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115063  Inspect, trim, balance and sort manufactured tyres 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  19 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the tyre manufacturing field who have to perform first stage inspection on manufactured tyres. Qualifying learners are able to inspect and trim tyres, mark tyre high spots and sort defective from defect-free tyres.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Quality Checking and Finishing of Manufactured Tyres (NQF Level 2) and related qualifications. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
This unit standard has been designed as part of a progression. It is one of a series of unit standards for activities below, at and above this level. The credits assigned to it are based on the assumption that I am learning what is needed for this unit standard as part of an integrated learning programme for a range of related unit standards. If I have experience in these related activities but do not have credits for them, I can obtain credits by being assessed through a process that recognises prior learning. If I do not have such experience of related activities, then my learning time will be increased. I can choose to be assessed and obtain credits against those other unit standards as I make progress towards the outcomes of this unit standard. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard.
All work is performed under minimal supervision and according to worksite and manufacturer specifications and occupational safety, health and environmental legislation. Work is generally, but not exclusively, carried out in a team environment. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Load tyre onto machine and trim vents and flash. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Loading includes lubricating of tyres if required. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated:

Results achieved:
1. Tyres are trimmed, balanced, sorted and stacked

Indicators:
1. All vents are removed
2. No damage occurs to tyre during trimming
3. Applicable procedures are followed
4. Lubricant containers are replenished
5. Trimming knives are in good condition
6. All defective tyres are identified and reported
7. High incidence of faults is reported as soon as trend is observed
8. All tyres with defects that can be repaired are identified for repair
9. All tyres carry a balance mark
10. The correct size of fitting is selected for each tyre size
11. Data is recorded accurately
12. Tyres are stamped with the operator identification code
13. Work is performed safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment

Understanding confirmed:
1. Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions related to:
  • Defects, both repairable and non-repairable
  • The need for trimming, balancing and marking tyres
  • The need for sorting, buffing and repair
  • The need for traceability of tyres 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Load tyres onto inspection stand, inspect tyres and identify any defects. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Defects include all common defects which can be identified visually. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated:

    Results achieved:
    1. Tyres are trimmed, balanced, sorted and stacked

    Indicators:
    1. All vents are removed
    2. No damage occurs to tyre during trimming
    3. Applicable procedures are followed
    4. Lubricant containers are replenished
    5. Trimming knives are in good condition
    6. All defective tyres are identified and reported
    7. High incidence of faults is reported as soon as trend is observed
    8. All tyres with defects that can be repaired are identified for repair
    9. All tyres carry a balance mark
    10. The correct size of fitting is selected for each tyre size
    11. Data is recorded accurately
    12. Tyres are stamped with the operator identification code
    13. Work is performed safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions related to:
  • Defects, both repairable and non-repairable
  • The need for trimming, balancing and marking tyres
  • The need for sorting, buffing and repair
  • The need for traceability of tyres 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Inflate tyre and check for bulges. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Bulge: tyre cord separation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated:

    Results achieved:
    1. Tyres are trimmed, balanced, sorted and stacked

    Indicators:
    1. All vents are removed
    2. No damage occurs to tyre during trimming
    3. Applicable procedures are followed
    4. Lubricant containers are replenished
    5. Trimming knives are in good condition
    6. All defective tyres are identified and reported
    7. High incidence of faults is reported as soon as trend is observed
    8. All tyres with defects that can be repaired are identified for repair
    9. All tyres carry a balance mark
    10. The correct size of fitting is selected for each tyre size
    11. Data is recorded accurately
    12. Tyres are stamped with the operator identification code
    13. Work is performed safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions related to:
  • Defects, both repairable and non-repairable
  • The need for trimming, balancing and marking tyres
  • The need for sorting, buffing and repair
  • The need for traceability of tyres 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Load and balance tyre on static balancing machine and apply mark. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Mark includes static low or high mark. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated:

    Results achieved:
    1. Tyres are trimmed, balanced, sorted and stacked

    Indicators:
    1. All vents are removed
    2. No damage occurs to tyre during trimming
    3. Applicable procedures are followed
    4. Lubricant containers are replenished
    5. Trimming knives are in good condition
    6. All defective tyres are identified and reported
    7. High incidence of faults is reported as soon as trend is observed
    8. All tyres with defects that can be repaired are identified for repair
    9. All tyres carry a balance mark
    10. The correct size of fitting is selected for each tyre size
    11. Data is recorded accurately
    12. Tyres are stamped with the operator identification code
    13. Work is performed safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions related to:
  • Defects, both repairable and non-repairable
  • The need for trimming, balancing and marking tyres
  • The need for sorting, buffing and repair
  • The need for traceability of tyres 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Sort and stack tyres, separating out those which require buffing and repair. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated:

    Results achieved:
    1. Tyres are trimmed, balanced, sorted and stacked

    Indicators:
    1. All vents are removed
    2. No damage occurs to tyre during trimming
    3. Applicable procedures are followed
    4. Lubricant containers are replenished
    5. Trimming knives are in good condition
    6. All defective tyres are identified and reported
    7. High incidence of faults is reported as soon as trend is observed
    8. All tyres with defects that can be repaired are identified for repair
    9. All tyres carry a balance mark
    10. The correct size of fitting is selected for each tyre size
    11. Data is recorded accurately
    12. Tyres are stamped with the operator identification code
    13. Work is performed safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions related to:
  • Defects, both repairable and non-repairable
  • The need for trimming, balancing and marking tyres
  • The need for sorting, buffing and repair
  • The need for traceability of tyres 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Apply operator code to inspected tyres, record data, classify defects and report. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Report includes routine reporting and timeously reporting a high incidence of defects (a sequence of recurrent faults occurring over a short period of time). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated:

    Results achieved:
    1. Tyres are trimmed, balanced, sorted and stacked

    Indicators:
    1. All vents are removed
    2. No damage occurs to tyre during trimming
    3. Applicable procedures are followed
    4. Lubricant containers are replenished
    5. Trimming knives are in good condition
    6. All defective tyres are identified and reported
    7. High incidence of faults is reported as soon as trend is observed
    8. All tyres with defects that can be repaired are identified for repair
    9. All tyres carry a balance mark
    10. The correct size of fitting is selected for each tyre size
    11. Data is recorded accurately
    12. Tyres are stamped with the operator identification code
    13. Work is performed safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions related to:
  • Defects, both repairable and non-repairable
  • The need for trimming, balancing and marking tyres
  • The need for sorting, buffing and repair
  • The need for traceability of tyres 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Care for tools and equipment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Care for includes replenishing lubricants. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated:

    Results achieved:
    1. Tyres are trimmed, balanced, sorted and stacked

    Indicators:
    1. All vents are removed
    2. No damage occurs to tyre during trimming
    3. Applicable procedures are followed
    4. Lubricant containers are replenished
    5. Trimming knives are in good condition
    6. All defective tyres are identified and reported
    7. High incidence of faults is reported as soon as trend is observed
    8. All tyres with defects that can be repaired are identified for repair
    9. All tyres carry a balance mark
    10. The correct size of fitting is selected for each tyre size
    11. Data is recorded accurately
    12. Tyres are stamped with the operator identification code
    13. Work is performed safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions related to:
  • Defects, both repairable and non-repairable
  • The need for trimming, balancing and marking tyres
  • The need for sorting, buffing and repair
  • The need for traceability of tyres 


  • UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the relevant Education and Training Quality Assuror who has jurisdiction over this field of learning. My assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area.
    I can be assessed in the language of my choice although if I have to report incidents or conditions to someone else, I will be assessed on my ability to report in the language commonly used in my working environment.
    I will be assessed in the workplace but I can submit documents, projects, test results and assignments that were not produced in the workplace.
    I can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    1. Names, locations, functions of:
  • Equipment and tools
  • Lubricating material
  • Various defects
  • Various markings

    2. Purpose of:
  • Various markings
  • Lubricating material
  • Tools and equipment

    3. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Various types of defects
  • Various markings
  • Tyre sizes and types
  • Various tools and equipment

    4. Categories:
  • Tyre classifications

    5. Sensory cues:
  • Used to identify visual defects
  • Feeling for bulges, soft spot, open splices

    6. Processes and events:
  • Checking processes
  • Balancing processes
  • Repair processes
  • Reporting high incidences of defects

    7. Causes and effects, implications of:
  • Causes of defects
  • Poor inspection, sorting and reporting practices
  • Implications of not identifying defects (product liability, costs)
  • Unbalanced tyres

    8. Procedures and techniques:
  • Trimming, balancing, sorting, stacking, marking
  • Lifting and loading

    9. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Safety and quality standards
  • Company policies and procedures
  • Product safety and liability

    10. Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Basics of tyre construction and manufacture
  • Basic properties of rubber materials
  • Health, safety and environment
  • Costs of manufacturing and non-conformances

    11. Relationships, systems:
  • Relationship between identification of defects, costs and customer safety and satisfaction
  • Relationship between curing, quality checking and storage departments
  • Safety, quality and production systems 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems:
  • Identify and respond to defects in tyres;
  • Identify and respond to tyre equipment malfunctions;
  • Classify defects. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Interact with others in own and other departments. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Work consistently and carefully according to laid down procedures. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Monitor faults and recognise trends and high incidence of faults. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Report and discuss incidents and problems;
  • Report high incidences of defects to stop production. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Use equipment and tools;
  • Relate defects to material properties and tyre construction methods. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Explain the relationship between the checking process and the manufacturing process overall, as well as end use and customer needs and requirements. 

  • UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary information:

    Determination of credits:

    Classroom learning - 60 Hours
    On-the-job learning - 90 Hours (3 separate activities)
    Self directed learning - 10 Hours
    Coaching required - 30 Hours

    Total: 190 Hours 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48800   National Certificate: Quality Checking and Finishing of Manufactured Tyres  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  79408   National Certificate: Polymer Compound Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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