Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to service and test bicycle drivetrain systems. It requires the ability to understand specifications and use tools and equipment to service and test bicycle drivetrain components and systems. 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 inspection, servicing and testing of bicycle drivetrain systems and components in a bicycle retail, service and repair environment. Work requires individuals to demonstrate some judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment. |
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. Gather information on bicycle drivetrain system |
1.1. Check customer requirements and confirm intended use of the unit being serviced 1.2. Inspect bicycle drivetrain system for faults and worn or damaged components 1.3. Research bicycle drivetrain system service requirements and check specifications 1.4. Determine condition of system by visual, aural and tactile inspections and measurements 1.5. Compare conditions found with bicycle drivetrain system specifications and customer use requirements |
2. Prepare for service of bicycle drivetrain system |
2.1. Plan service sequence, including post-service testing and checking process 2.2. Determine availability of tooling and equipment 2.3. Prepare parts list and determine availability of replacement components 2.4. Select tooling and equipment to meet job requirements and check to ensure they are in good working order |
3. Service and test bicycle drivetrain system |
3.1. Perform service of bicycle drivetrain system according to plan 3.2. Use personal safety equipment and precautions to protect others in the workplace 3.3. Handle and maintain tooling and equipment in accordance with occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements 3.4. Check customer requirements and bicycle drivetrain system specifications following service procedures 3.5. Operate bicycle drivetrain system through its full range, noting test results, including non-conformity 3.6. Check serviced bicycle drivetrain system, complete adjustments, and prepare unit for delivery |
4. Complete work and clean up |
4.1. Store portable tooling and equipment in approved designated areas 4.2. Clean up work area and dispose of waste in accordance with workplace procedures 4.3. Update workplace records, customer file and warranty information as required by enterprise 4.4. Prepare accounts and invoices as required by enterprise |
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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Drivetrain system servicing |
Bicycle drivetrain system servicing may include:
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Materials |
Materials may include:
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Testing |
Testing 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 |