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Vulcanising & Tire Repair

Repair, balance and fit tyres to a standard that is safe at road speed.

6 tasksNSQ Level 11h 23m of practice0 ready to start

What you’ll be able to do

Make a repair that is safe to drive on.

  1. 01Inspect a tyre and decide repairabilityJudge the damage against the repairable area and depth. 12 minPlanned
  2. 02Remove and refit a tyre on the rimBreak the bead, dismount and remount without damaging either. 14 minPlanned
  3. 03Complete a plug and patch repairPrepare, apply and cure a permanent internal repair. 15 minPlanned
  4. 04Balance a wheel assemblySpin, read and correct the imbalance. 12 minPlanned
  5. 05Repair a heavy-duty tyreApply the correct patch and cure cycle for a commercial casing. 18 minPlanned
  6. 06Check and set pressures and alignmentSet pressures to load and identify alignment wear patterns. 12 minPlanned
At the end of the program

Practical assessment · Tyre Repair & Fitting

Complete every task under assessment, then sit a supervised practical on a real rig at an approved centre. Pass it and the certificate goes on your record, verifiable by any employer.

Ready — you can practise it today In build — being written and reviewed now Planned — part of the program, not yet built