This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to balance automotive wheels and tyres. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements; preparing for the work; inspecting, balancing and refitting wheel and tyre assemblies; and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working within the automotive light vehicle service and repair or light vehicle wheel alignment industry. The wheels and tyres include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or trailers.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Observation Checklist

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Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
Obtain and interpret wheel balancing information from manufacturer specifications
Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess potential risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
Identify tools, equipment and materials required for the job and examine for serviceability
Carry out wheel and tyre pre-balance inspection according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety requirements
Report inspection findings according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repair or replacement
Inspect wheel balancing machine according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Balance wheel according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements without causing damage to wheel or tyre
Carry out final inspection to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle and wheels are ready for use
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
Examine and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
Complete workplace documentation according to workplace procedures

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