Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to restore a used or vintage bicycle to fully functioning or original condition, where possible. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who undertake the restoration of a bicycle in a bicycle retail, service and repair environment. It requires the ability to research technical data and use tools and equipment to repair, recondition and replace components to restore a bicycle as close as practicable to its original condition. Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and assessing second hand parts for serviceability and suitability. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify requirements |
1.1. Check and confirm customer requirements in accordance with workplace procedures 1.2. Research original bicycle components and specifications and access information 1.3. Source suppliers and determine availability of original bicycle parts 1.4. Source second hand parts and assess for suitability and serviceability 1.5. Check tooling and equipment for availability and conformity with specifications and safe condition |
2. Inspect bicycle |
2.1. Prepare work area and set up equipment and materials 2.2. Inspect bicycle systems and components for faults and worn or damaged components using visual, aural and tactile inspections and measurements 2.3. Compare conditions found with original bicycle specifications and customer requirements 2.4. Identify restoration, replacement and repair options for bicycle components, including outsourcing 2.5. Document and cost restoration items and obtain customer approval in accordance with workplace procedures |
3. Restore bicycle |
3.1. Select and use tooling and equipment in accordance with occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements 3.2. Dismantle bicycle, inspect and tag components 3.3. Perform restoration operations on components using personal safety equipment and precautions to protect others in the workplace 3.4. Outsource work as required, such as replating and repainting 3.5. Reassemble bicycle and operate restored bicycle through its full range, noting test results, including non-conformity 3.6. Check restored bicycle components, complete adjustments and prepare unit for delivery |
4. Complete work and clean up |
4.1. Clean and store portable tooling and equipment in approved designated areas 4.2. Complete workplace records, customer file and warranty information as required by enterprise 4.3. Clean up work area and dispose of waste in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. 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. |
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Bicycles |
Bicycles may include:
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Tooling and equipment |
Tooling and equipment may include:
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Restoration methods |
Restoration methods may include:
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Testing |
Testing of the restored bicycle is to confirm:
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Information /documents |
Information/documents may include:
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OHS requirements |
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Legislative requirements |
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:
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Environmental requirements |
Environmental requirements may include
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Quality requirements |
Quality requirements may include:
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Organisational policies and procedures |
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Bicycle |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |