Checking and Maintaining Car Tyres

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
J/505/0093
Credits:
1
Guided learning hours:
10 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to use relevant tools and equipment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Use the following for tasks:
    a) tyre pressure gauge
    b) air line and inflator
    c) tread gauge
    d) tyre pressure chart.
2

Be able to maintain tyres on a car.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Check all tyres for uneven wear or damage.
  • 2.2
    Record on a checklist.
  • 2.3
    Identify legal tyre tread depth.
  • 2.4
    Check tread depths of all tyres using a tread gauge.
  • 2.5
    Record on a checklist.
  • 2.6
    Identify front and rear tyre pressures of a specified car from a tyre pressure chart.
  • 2.7
    Remove dust caps, store and replace correctly when checking tyre pressure.
  • 2.8
    Check all tyre pressures and increase or decrease to correct value using an air line pressure gauge and inflator.