Inspect worn tyres

Evaluate the worn tyres and check at possible damages (cuts, cracks, etc) in order to determine possible retread.

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skill/competence

cross-sector

Inspect worn tyres is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Tyre vulcaniser: Tyre vulcanisers repair tears and holes in castings and treads of tyres by using handtools or machines.
Tyre builder: Tyre builders build pneumatic tyres from rubber components. They operate machines and handtools.
Tyre fitter: Tyre fitters inspect, maintain, repair and fit tyres to vehicles. They advise clients on different tyre and wheel types. Furthermore they balance the tyres, verify that the wheels are aligned correctly and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Inspect worn tyres is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Motorcycle assembler: Motorcycle assemblers fasten motorcycle parts and components together such as frames, wheels, engines etc. To do so, they use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as CNC machines or robots. They read technical plans and use automated assembling equipment to build motorcycles. They inspect individual parts for malfunctions and check the quality of assemblies to make sure the standards are met and the specifications respected.
Automotive brake technician: Automotive brake technicians inspect, maintain, diagnose and repair braking, steering and suspension systems as well as wheels and tyres.
Bicycle assembler: Bicycle assemblers build, tune and ensure good working order of all types of bicycles such as mountain bikes, road bikes, children’s bikes etc. They also assemble accessory products like tag-alongs and trailers.

References

1. Inspect worn tyres – ESCO