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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to remove wheel assembly
  2. Remove and inspect wheel assembly
  3. Fit wheel assembly
  4. Clean up work area and finalise work processes

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

follow oral instructions

ask questions to clarify instructions or procedures

report inspection results

learning skills to identify sources of information and assistance

literacy skills to

read interpret and follow information on written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents

document repairs and parts required

complete job card

numeracy skills to

interpret gauges and instruments

interpret numerical information printed on tyres

planning and organising skills to plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes

problemsolving skills to seek information and assistance as required to solve problems

selfmanagement skills to

select and use appropriate equipment materials processes and procedures

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

teamwork skills to apply knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks

technical skills to

use workplace technology and tools related to the removal refitting and adjustment of motorcycle wheel assemblies including the use of specialist tooling and equipment measuring equipment and computerised technology

Required knowledge

WHS regulations requirements equipment and material and personal safety requirements relating to motorcycle tyres and tubes

lifting and supporting procedures for motorcycles

wheel and rim types and applications

motorcycle drive types and applications

wheel removal inspection refitting and adjusting procedures

postfitting procedures and checks

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 methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

remove inspect and fit a range of motorcycle wheel assemblies according to workplace manufacturer and component supplier requirements

present motorcycle in a condition that complies with workplace requirements

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

using standard workplace practices and procedures

following safety requirements

applying environmental constraints

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

workplace location or simulated workplace

motorcycle wheel assemblies

equipment appropriate for the removal inspection fitting and adjustment of motorcycle wheel assemblies

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, 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.

Workplace instructions may include:

computer-generated instructions

verbal instructions

written instructions.

Motorcycle wheel assemblies may include:

spoked wheels

composite type wheels

one-piece wheels.

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.

Procedures and information may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules, plans, specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches

safe work procedures related to the repair and replacement of motorcycle wheel assemblies

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules

engineer's design specifications and instructions

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons

Australian Standards

motorcycle service requirements and repair manuals.

Removal options may include:

front wheel removal

rear wheel removal

removal of other systems to gain access to wheel.

Inspection of wheel assembly may include:

tyre condition

rim condition

wheel bearing condition.

Adjustments may include:

spoke tensioning

axle nut tensioning

drive chain or drive belt tensioning.