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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to service bicycle suspension system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and other relevant technical information are accessed and interpreted
   • Condition of bicycle suspension system is inspected for faults and worn or damaged components using visual and physical methods and compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and service sequence planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Carry out service of suspension system
   • Tools and equipment are used according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
   • Bicycle suspension system is serviced according to job requirements, manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Operation of serviced suspension system is tested through its full range and adjustments are made as required
   • Results and quality issues are reported to authorised personnel as required
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations 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 service bicycle suspension system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and other relevant technical information are accessed and interpreted
   • Condition of bicycle suspension system is inspected for faults and worn or damaged components using visual and physical methods and compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and service sequence planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste and use time efficiently
5. Carry out service of suspension system
   • Tools and equipment are used according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
   • Bicycle suspension system is serviced according to job requirements, manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Operation of serviced suspension system is tested through its full range and adjustments are made as required
   • Results and quality issues are reported to authorised personnel as required
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations 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.

Suspension system must include:	elastomer and spring units mechanical systems pneumatic systems hydraulic systems.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: manually handling bicycles and their suspension systems identifying workplace hazards using PPE environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials.

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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:

service and test the following three different bicycle suspension systems according to manufacturer specifications:

elastomer and spring units system

mechanical system

hydraulic system.

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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 servicing bicycle suspension systems, including procedures for:

manually handling bicycles and their suspension systems

identifying workplace hazards

using personal protective equipment (PPE)

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials

bicycle suspension system terminology

types of bicycle suspension systems and application of suspension mechanical principles

service requirements of a bicycle suspension system

types and use of tools and equipment used to service bicycle suspension systems

techniques and processes for servicing bicycle suspension systems, including:

identification of bicycle suspension components, materials and specifications

fault identification

bicycle measuring techniques

suspension system adjustment techniques

suspension system testing procedures

servicing options, including:

on- and off-site servicing

servicing and adjusting suspension system components

upgrading suspension components.

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