NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: Tyre Repair and Maintenance

PURPOSE OF TYRE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE 

This qualification recognises the competencies required to work effectively within the tyre retreading and servicing industries. Individuals who achieve this qualification in terms of the tyre retreading specialisation area will be able to carry out all aspects of the retreading process within a particular retreading context and to meet quality and quantity requirements. Qualifying learners will have the skills, knowledge and values to:

• Inspect and select tyres suitable for retreading
• Prepare the casing through the removal of old rubber to achieve the required profile
• Perform a range of repair techniques to restore the integrity of the casing
• Apply new tread
• Cure and perform final finishing and inspection of the retreaded tyre

Competencies acquired for the tyre retreading specialisation area may be assessed in terms of either the Hot or the Precure retreading process and in the following tyre contexts:

• Passenger vehicle tyres
• Light or heavy commercial vehicle tyres
• Agricultural machine/equipment tyres
• Off-the-road (OTR) machine/equipment tyres

TITLE:	National Certificate: Tyre Repair and Maintenance NQF 2
SAQA ID:	61809
ACCREDITING AUTHORITY:	MERSETA
PROGRAMME DURATION:	1 200 Hours (30% theory 70% work based practical learning)
CREDITS:	120

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES:

1. Perform routine tasks related to tyre retreading/tyre servicing and repair processes.
2. Use and care for tools, accessories, equipment and materials.
3. Collect and use information and communicate issues related to tyre retreading/tyre servicing and repair processes.
4. Contribute to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Candidates must be between 18 – 29 years of age
2. Candidates must be a South African citizen
3. Minimum passed Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy and Physical Science with a minimum 40 % pass mark

UNIT STANDARDS:
	ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Core	25229	Plan, organise and manage own activities in the organisation	Level 1	NQF Level 01	2
Core	13222	Deal with safety, health and environmental emergencies in the workplace	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Core	12465	Develop a learning plan and a portfolio for assessment	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Core	12466	Explain the individual`s role within business	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Core	13220	Keep the work area safe and productive	Level 2	NQF Level 02	8
Core	13258	Participate in work group activities	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Core	12463	Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Core	9879	Use and care for tools and equipment	Level 2	NQF Level 02	10
Fundamental	119463	Access and use information from texts	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	9009	Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability to influence the use of data and procedures in order to investigate life related problems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	12461	Communicate at work	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	7480	Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number systems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	9008	Identify, describe, compare, classify, explore shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional shapes in different contexts	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	119454	Maintain and adapt oral/signed communication	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	7469	Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Fundamental	9007	Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	119456	Write/present for a defined context	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Elective	9874	Direct, receive and communicate with customers on the forecourt	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Elective	120313	Investigate work opportunities in order to make a personal employment or work decision	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Elective	9268	Manage basic personal finance	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Elective	114902	Operate a computer in a Wholesale/Retail outlet	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Elective	12484	Perform basic fire fighting	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Elective	12483	Perform basic first aid	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Elective	256176	Remove and replace off-the-road (OTR) wheels and tyres	Level 2	NQF Level 02	8
Elective	9867	Remove and replace wheels and tyres, and balance wheels	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Elective	12213	Select and use automobile lifting equipment	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Elective	15100	Check and adjust steering geometry	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4
Elective	9868	Demonstrate knowledge of, and rectify faults in motor vehicle tyres and wheels	Level 4	NQF Level 04	7
Elective	9865	Remove and replace wheels and tyres from industrial machines and equipment	Level 5	NQF Level 05	10
Elective	9864	Repair and replace light and heavy commercial vehicle tyres	Level 6	NQF Level 06	17
Elective	9869	Repair punctures and fit tyres to wheels	Level 7	NQF Level 07	9