AURTTJ011 Balance Wheels and Tyres: Written Assessment and Safety Precautions

AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres
Student Assessment Agreement
Make sure you read through the assessments in this booklet before you fill out and sign the agreement below.
If there is anything that you are unsure of, consult your assessor prior to signing this agreement.
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Qualification Code and
Title AUR30616: Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Unit Code and Title AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres
Assessment Task Cover Sheet
Student Declaration
To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses
 I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any
other student(s).
 I understand that if I If I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me
according to the process explained to me.
 I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.

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Student name
Student ID number
Student signature
Date
Assessor declaration
 I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been carried out
according to the required assessment procedures.
Assessor name
Assessor signature
Date
Assessment outcome S NS DNS Resubmission Y N
Feedback
Student result response
 My performance in this assessment task has been discussed and explained to me.
 I would like to appeal this assessment decision.
Student signature
Date
A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence
Assessment 1 – Questioning – Written Assessment

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This cover sheet is to be completed by the student and assessor and used as a record to determine student
competency in this assessment task
The assessment process and tasks were fully explained. Yes / No
I am aware of which evidence will be collected and how. Yes / No
I am aware of my right to appeal an assessment decision. Yes / No
I am aware that I can locate The RTO Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedure on their
website at (Insert Website Link)
Yes / No
I have discussed any additional educational support or reasonable adjustments I require in order to
undertake this assessment with the Student Support Services Officer and Trainer / Assessor, (if
applicable). e.g. Student Handbook and Access and Equity Policy (Insert Website Link)
Yes / No
I have access to all required resources? Yes / No
Cheating & Plagiarism Declaration
Student Declaration: In accordance with The RTO Plagiarism Policy, I hereby acknowledge by signing this
declaration that I have not cheated or plagiarised any work regarding the assessment tasks undertaken in this unit
of competency except where the work has been correctly acknowledged.
NOTE: Student must sign this prior to submitting their assessments to the assessor
Signature Date: ______ / ______ / 20______
Assessment Results Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory
(Please circle the assessment result for this task)
Feedback to Student - Please provide general feedback on the Student’s performance
Student Declaration: - I verify that the work completed
is my own and that I was adequately informed of the
assessment process prior to commencing this
assessment task.
Assessor Declaration: - I verify that I have adequately
explained and negotiated the assessment tasks with the
student prior to commencing assessment.
Student Name: Assessor’s Name:
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Student Guide for Written Knowledge Assessment
Overview of
Assessment
This is a written assessment task you will be assess on your knowledge of balancing wheels
and tyres.
The topics that will be covered in the assessment are:
1. Prepare to balance wheels and tyres

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2. Conduct wheels and tyres pre-balance inspection
3. Carry out balancing procedures
4. Complete work processes
This assessment will ensure that the elements, performance criteria, performance evidence
and knowledge evidence required, and conditions are adhered to demonstrate competency
in this unit assessment task.
 Read the assessment carefully before commencing.
 Your Assessor will use the assessment criteria in this document and will provide
feedback / comment.
 You MUST answer all the questions in the assessment tasks in your own words and
own handwriting.
 This is an “Open Book” assessment, and students can use the resources listed in
the “Resources Required” section below.
Task/s to be
assessed
To complete this written assessment, you will need to answer the 31 questions comprising
of Multiple Choice, True and False, Fill-in the Gap and Short Answer questions.
Time allowed On average, the Assessment should take 2 – 4 hours to complete.
Location This theory assessment will be completed in a classroom under the supervision of a
trainer/assessor.
Decision making
rules
To receive a ‘satisfactory’ outcome for this assessment students MUST successfully answer
all questions. If a student achieves less than 100%, they can reattempt the assessment
after further study has taken place. Students who cannot achieve a minimum of 100% you
will not have satisfactorily completed this assessment
Your assessor will be looking for the following in this assessment task: -
 Key policies and procedures for balancing wheels and tyres, including:
o How to locate and interpret manufacturers specifications or equivalent
information and workplace procedures for balancing wheels and tyres
o The following workplace health and safety requirements and procedures
relating to balancing wheels and tyres:
 Lifting and supporting vehicles and wheels
 Working with balancing machines, including rotating components
and flying objects
o Environmental requirements relating to balancing wheels and tyres
o Procedures for pre-balance inspection of wheels and tyres
o Workplace housekeeping and documentation procedures
 Wheel balancing machinery, including:
o Off vehicle balancers
o On vehicle balancers
 Wheel balancing equipment and concepts, including:
o Tyre and wheel run-out
o Static and dynamic balance
 The following out of balance effects on wheels:
o Wheel hop or tramp
o Wheel shimmy
o Vibration
o Tread wear
o Types and applications of wheel weights.
Assessment
conditions
The assessment MUST:
 Include access to:
o An automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace that reflects
workplace conditions - where simulation is used, it MUST reflect real
working conditions by modelling industry operating conditions and