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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to assemble new bicycle
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Bicycle manufacturer assembly specifications and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) product safety standards relating to bicycles are accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Assembly tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Assemble bicycle
   • Bicycle is unpacked and checked to ensure all components are included and not damaged
   • Missing or damaged components are reported according to workplace procedures
   • Bicycle and components are assembled and lubricated, and fastener tensions adjusted according to assembly plan, manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Assembled bicycle is inspected and tested for correct tension of components and operation, and adjusted as required according to workplace procedures
   • Assembly is checked to ensure it complies with ACCC product safety standards
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and safety requirements, and bicycle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to assemble new bicycle
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Bicycle manufacturer assembly specifications and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) product safety standards relating to bicycles are accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Assembly tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
5. Assemble bicycle
   • Bicycle is unpacked and checked to ensure all components are included and not damaged
   • Missing or damaged components are reported according to workplace procedures
   • Bicycle and components are assembled and lubricated, and fastener tensions adjusted according to assembly plan, manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Assembled bicycle is inspected and tested for correct tension of components and operation, and adjusted as required according to workplace procedures
   • Assembly is checked to ensure it complies with ACCC product safety standards
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and safety requirements, and bicycle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for manually handling bicycles environmental requirements, including procedures for: trapping, storing and disposing of waste grease and oils reusing or recycling surplus boxes.
Assemblymust include:	accessories, including: bell reflectors controls handlebars seat.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

assemble three different new boxed bicycles for retail sale, including:

one with gears

one with disc brakes

fit and adjust the following components during the above assemblies:

head stem and bearings

disc and rim brakes

seats

wheels

pedals

sprockets, gears and chains.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to assembling boxed bicycles, including procedures for manually handling bicycles

environmental requirements, including procedures for:

trapping, storing and disposing of waste grease and oils

reusing or recycling surplus boxes

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) product safety standards relating to assembling bicycles

key bicycle component and accessory terminology

types of bicycles and their key features

procedures for assembling and adjusting bicycles, including:

types and use of bicycle assembly tools and equipment, including torque wrenches

bicycle measuring techniques

accessory and component fitting and adjustment procedures for the components specified in the performance evidence

greasing and lubrication procedures

bicycle testing procedures, including post-assembly adjustment and safety checks.

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