Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assemble and test a new bicycle for retail sale. It requires the ability to identify bicycle components, interpret manufacturer instructions and specifications, assemble a bicycle and test the assembled bicycle for safe and efficient operation. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who undertake assembling and testing of new bicycles in a bicycle retail, service and repair environment. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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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. Prepare for the assembly of a new bicycle |
1.1. Identify and confirm nature and scope of work requirements 1.2. Identify occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including individual state/territory regulatory requirements and personal protection needs, and observe throughout the work 1.3. Source procedures and information, such as workshop manuals and manufacturer specifications 1.4. Check tooling and equipment for availability, conformity with specifications and safe condition 1.5. Prepare work area and set up equipment and materials |
2. Assemble new bicycle |
2.1. Unpack bicycle components and confirm contents are complete 2.2. Identify damaged and/or missing frames and components and report/replace according to workshop procedures 2.3. Identify methods for bicycle model assembly requirements in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications 2.4. Install components without damage 2.5. Set up moving parts in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications 2.6. Select and use appropriate tools, materials and equipment 2.7. Check fitted bicycle components and make necessary adjustments 2.8. Complete records in accordance with workplace procedures |
3. Tag assembled bicycle |
3.1. Identify workplace tagging procedures 3.2. Identify and prepare resource requirements and support equipment for tagging 3.3. Tag assembled bicycle without damage 3.4. Clean up work area and dispose of packing materials 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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Assembly methods |
Assembly methods are to include:
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Materials |
Materials may include:
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Assembly tasks |
Assembly tasks are to include:
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Testing |
Testing is to confirm:
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Tagging |
Tagging methods may include:
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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 |