Vehicle Wheels and Tyres Construction and Maintenance

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
L/600/3304
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
20 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to work safely when working with road wheels and tyres

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when working with road wheels and tyres wheels
  • 1.2
    Use appropriate and safe working practices when working with road wheels and tyres wheels
2

Know how wheel and tyres are constructed

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify the types of tyre used on common road vehicles
  • 2.2
    Identify the construction of radial and cross ply tyres
  • 2.3
    Identify the types of wheel used on road vehicles
3

Know wheel and tyre terminology

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Give examples ofthe markings and terminology associated with vehicle wheels and tyres
4

Be able to carryout routine maintenance and replacement of road wheels and tyres

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Select the correct technical information for maintaining wheels and tyres
  • 4.2
    Demonstrate the correct procedures to remove and refit a road wheel to a vehicle
  • 4.3
    Demonstrate correct procedures to remove and refit a standard tubeless tyre to a road wheel
  • 4.4
    Demonstrate correct procedures to balance a wheel and tyre to within acceptable tolerances
  • 4.5
    Demonstrate the correct method to check a tyres suitability and legality for fitment to a vehicle