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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Select and prepare specialised tools
  2. Use specialised tools
  3. Service and maintain specialised tools
  4. Store and secure specialised tools

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

follow verbal instructions

communicate information related to the use of tools and equipment

learning skills to identify sources of information assistance and expert knowledge

literacy skills to

read and follow bicycle repair instruction

read and apply operating procedures

numeracy skills to correctly interpret metric and imperial measurement systems

planning and organising skills to

identify risk factors to minimise risk to self and others

contribute to activities which implement and follow workplace procedures

problemsolving skills to

recognise a workplace problem or potential problem

refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person

identify tool and equipment defects

selfmanagement skills to

locate and identify appropriate specialised bicycle tools and equipment

recognise own limitations and seek advice

follow workplace policies and documentation such as manufacturer specification industry codes of practice and workplace procedures

technical skills to select use maintain and store specialised bicycle tools

technology skills to use workplace technology to assist with work practices

Required knowledge

WHS regulations requirements equipment and material and personal safety requirements related to using specialised bicycle tools and equipment

application and operation of specialised bicycle repair tools

methods of identifying faults in specialised bicycle repair tools

maintenance and storage procedures of specialised bicycle repair tools

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to

observe safety procedures and requirements

select appropriate specialised bicycle repair tools

carry out a minimum of three bicycle service or repair tasks using specialised bicycle repair tools

maintain and store specialised bicycle repair tools

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting

Assessment is to occur

use workplace practices and procedures

follow WHS requirements

applying environmental policy

Assessment is to comply with relevant

regulatory requirements

Australian standards

industry codes of practice

The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit

bicycles and bicycle components that require specialised bicycle repair tools

specialised bicycle repair tools

specifications and workplace instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with the application of required skills and knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Specialised bicycle repair tools may include:

repair stand

chain tool

spoke wrench

tyre levers

pedal wrench

metric and imperial cone wrenches

cassette lock-ring remover

chain whip

bottom bracket cartridge tools

headset wrenches

third hand

crank arm bolt wrench

crank arm remover (puller)

chain-ring bolt wrench

suspension pump

clipless pedal axle removal tool

trueing jig

dishing gauge

spoke tensionometer

schrader valve tool

dropout alignment tool

derailleur hanger alignment tools

headset installation tools.

Workplace requirements may include:

workplace reporting and recording procedures

safe work procedures

quality policies and procedures

sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination

manufacturer specifications

work instruction

industry codes of practice.

Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements:

are those prescribed under legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and workplace policies and procedures

may include:

protective clothing and equipment

use of tools and equipment

handling of material

use of fire-fighting equipment

first aid equipment

hazard control, including control of hazardous materials and toxic substances.

Maintenance operations may include:

routine maintenance to specialised tools

minor repairs to tools and equipment

performing equipment calibration

documenting and tagging faulty equipment.