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

Repair off-the-road (OTR) tyres 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
256179  Repair off-the-road (OTR) 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 3  NQF Level 03  8 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
This unit standard reflects the skills, knowledge and values required to repair off-the-road (OTR) tyres. Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Assess condition of OTR tyres.
  • Determine repair requirements and perform repairs on OTR tyres.
  • Apply knowledge of typical OTR tyre injuries and how to repair them.
  • Apply knowledge of factors which determine the viability of the repair. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The following competencies are assumed:
  • Communication, NQF Level 2.
  • Mathematical Literacy, NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Off-the-road (OTR) machines/equipment includes but is not limited to military applications, cranes, earthmoving equipment and mining equipment.
  • Tyre types include tubeless, tubed type, crossply and radial.
  • The individual will work as a member of a team throughout the process of securing, inspecting and repairing OTR tyres.
  • The learner is not required to operate specialised tyre handling machines.
  • Further information on the scope and level of this unit standard is indicated by range statements related to the specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Inspect tyre and indicate internal and external injuries. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    'Tyre injury' refers to damage to a tyre resulting from an external cause. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All visible injuries are identified and marked in accordance with company procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Visible injuries include but are not limited to bead damage, sidewall damage, crown damage, cracks.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools required to carry out the inspection of the tyre are selected according to task requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The tyre is placed in a secure position in accordance with company requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Where applicable this criterion will include giving relevant instructions to the operator of the tyre handling equipment.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Job card is completed in accordance with company requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Concepts and principles related to tyre inspection are described and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The learner is able to describe and explain:
  • Typical tyre injuries and their causes.
  • Why the tyre must be stable and methods of securing the tyre.
  • How to assess the overall condition of the tyre.
  • Reasons why tyres are suitable or not suitable for repair.
  • Action to be taken if the tyre cannot be repaired.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Determine repair requirements and select repair material. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Relevant tools, equipment and accessories are selected and used in accordance with task requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Injured area is skived and opened to expose the extent of damage, without exceeding the specifications for the relevant tyre size. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Measuring tools are used correctly to obtain accurate measurements of length, breadth and depth of injury. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Repair material (repair unit) is selected in accordance with the measurements taken of the injury and the manufacturer's repair chart. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Curing time is calculated according to manufacturer's specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Carry out repair. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The learner is required to demonstrate the ability to carry out minor, cosmetic and major repairs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The tyre is repaired in accordance with repair manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Applicable safe working practices are applied during the repair process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tools, accessories and equipment are selected according to task requirements and used in accordance with company procedures to perform repairs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tube and valve repairs are carried out in accordance with repair manufacturer's specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Complete the work process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Repaired tyre is inspected for completeness and quality of repair. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Repaired tyre:
  • This includes tube, where applicable.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools, accessories and equipment are cleaned and stored, and unused repair materials are stored, in accordance with company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Documentation and/or reporting requirements are completed in accordance with company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    All relevant housekeeping tasks are performed. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The integrated assessment should be based on a summative assessment guide. The guide will specify how the assessor will assess different aspects of the performance and will include:
    > Evaluating evidence in a portfolio of evidence, particularly projects which integrate various aspects of the unit standard and which demonstrate the integration of knowledge, skills and values, and the development of the critical outcomes.
    > Observing and listening to the learner at work, both in primary activities as well as in other interactions, or in relevant simulations.
    > Asking questions and initiating short discussions to test understanding and to verify other evidence.
    > Looking at records and reports.
    > Formative assessment.
  • Assessment of competence for this unit standard is based on experience acquired by the learner in the workplace, within the particular tyre context. The assessment process should cover the explicit tasks required for the unit standard as well as the understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin the process.
  • The assessment process should also establish how the learning process has advanced the Critical Cross-field Outcomes.
  • The learner may choose in which language he/she wants to be assessed. This should be established as part of a process of preparing the learner for assessment and familiarising the learner with the approach being taken.
  • Assessors should also evaluate evidence that the learner has been performing consistently over a period of time.
  • The assessment for this unit standard can be done in conjunction with assessment for other unit standards related to a qualification, and in conjunction with the assessment for the qualification as a whole. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following items reflect the type of knowledge that the assessor will evaluate:

    Names & functions of:
  • Types of OTR tyres.
  • Tubes, valves.
  • Tools, equipment, accessories.
  • Repair materials.

    Purpose of:
  • Inspecting tyre, assessing condition.
  • Application charts.
  • Safe work practices.
  • Reporting and documentation.

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:
  • Tyre construction.
  • Characteristics of different types of tyres, tubes, valves.
  • Typical tyre injuries, damage.
  • Characteristics of repair material.
  • Minor, cosmetic and major repairs.
  • Characteristics of tools, equipment, accessories.

    Processes and events:
  • Securing the tyre.
  • Assessing the tyre.
  • Determining the viability of repairing the tyre.
  • Skiving, measuring, performing repairs.
  • Dealing with non-repairable tyres.

    Causes and effects, implications of:
  • Typical tyre injuries and their causes.
  • The implications of not identifying and marking all the injuries/damage.
  • Implications of decisions made regarding repairing/scrapping of tyres.

    Procedures and techniques:
  • Inspection.
  • Marking.
  • Selecting repair material.
  • Carrying out repairs.
  • Lifting, handling, securing tyre.
  • Safety, housekeeping.

    Sensory cues:
  • Indications of damage to tyres, tubes, valves.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Quality standards.
  • Tyre and tyre repair manufacturer's specifications.
  • Company standards.
  • Applicable safety, health and environmental requirements.

    Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Related to pressure, temperature, friction.
  • Related to handling and securing tyres.

    Relationships, systems:
  • Factors which influence decisions about the viability of repairing the tyre. 
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    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 solve problems encountered while inspecting, assessing and repairing OTR tyres. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Work effectively with others as a member of a team to inspect and repair OTR tyres. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Apply procedures and practices that will ensure the quality of the repair.
  • Apply procedures and practices that will reduce the possibility of accidents and damage to tools and equipment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Collect sensory and numeric information related to the process, eg signs of damage, measurements, application chart readings.
  • Classify the information and identify deviations from the norm/use the information to determine appropriate action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Use common industry terms for tools, equipment, materials, processes and OTR tyres.
  • Give and respond to instructions that relate to the group effort. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Select and use tools and equipment related to mass, size and shape.
  • Apply principles related to handling and securing tyres. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Relate the tools and equipment used to the quality of the performance and safety of the process. 
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    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 
    The operation of specialised tyre handling equipment is not covered by this unit standard. This falls under the relevant section of the OHS Act for lifting machines and attachments. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  61809   National Certificate: Tyre Repair and Maintenance  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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