Unit of competency
Modification History
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove, repair and refit bicycle tyres. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, removing the tyres and identifying tyre damage causes, repairing the tyres, inflating them to recommended pressure and fitting, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. The bicycle tyres to be repaired and refitted include road, off-road, tubed or tubeless.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Bicycle
Unit Sector
Technical - Wheels and Tyres
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
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1. Prepare to remove, repair and refit bicycle tyres |
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions and customer requirements 1.2 Bicycle rim types and tyre manufacturer specifications and fitting instructions are sourced and interpreted 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.4 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability 1.5 Work area is prepared and work is planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste, and use time efficiently |
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2. Carry out removal, repair and refitting of bicycle tyres |
2.1 Repair options and techniques are identified and confirmed 2.2 Removal, repair, refitting and testing of bicycle tyre and tube are carried out according to safety and environmental requirements 2.3 Tyres and tubes are removed, repaired, refitted and inflated without causing damage to bicycle or wheels 2.4 Refitted bicycle tyres and tube are checked against customer requirements and tested according to workplace procedures |
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3. Complete work processes |
3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and bicycle is presented ready for use 3.2 Problems outside own area of responsibility are reported to appropriate person 3.3 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected 3.4 Tools and equipment are checked and stored, and faulty equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures 3.5 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
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Rim types must include: |
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Safety and environmental requirements must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to AURBTJ2001 Remove, repair and fit bicycle tyres
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1
