Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to remove, repair and fit bicycle tyres and complete documents. 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 removal, repair and fitting of bicycle tyres 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
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. Gather information on bicycle tyre |
1.1. Check customer requirements in accordance with workplace procedures 1.2. Confirm intended use of tyre by discussions with customer 1.3. Research bicycle tyre fitting requirements and access and check specifications 1.4. Check tooling and equipment prior to use for conformity with specifications and safe condition 1.5. Determine condition of tyre by visual and tactile inspections and pressure measurement 1.6. Compare conditions found with bicycle tyre specifications and customer use requirements 1.7. Cost repairs and additional work and gain customer approval |
2. Prepare for removal, repair and fitting of a bicycle tyre and tube |
2.1. Plan removal, repair and fitting sequence and determine availability of tooling and equipment 2.2. Ensure plan includes post-fitting testing and checking process 2.3. Select tooling and equipment to meet job requirements and set up work area |
3. Remove fit, and test bicycle tyre and tube |
3.1. Perform removal, repair and fitting operation for bicycle tyre and tube according to plan 3.2. Select, use and maintain tooling and equipment in accordance with occupational health and (OHS) requirements 3.3. Perform fitting and repair operations using personal safety equipment and precautions to protect others in the workplace 3.4. Check customer requirements and bicycle tyre and tube specifications following fitting procedures 3.5. Check fitted bicycle tyre and tube, complete pressure 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. Update workplace records, customer file and warranty information as required by enterprise 4.3. Prepare accounts and invoices as required by enterprise 4.4. 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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Tyres |
Tyres may include:
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Rims |
Rims may include:
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Tooling and equipment |
Tooling and equipment may include:
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Materials |
Materials 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 |