Unit of competency
Modification History
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to repair and overhaul bicycle wheels with different hub, spoke and rim configurations. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, repairing and testing the bicycle wheels and hubs to manufacturer specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry.
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 repair and overhaul bicycle wheels and hubs |
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions, including wheel and hub repair methods and materials 1.2 Manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and other relevant technical information are accessed and interpreted 1.3 Bicycle wheels and hubs are inspected for worn or damaged components 1.4 Repair options and techniques are identified and confirmed, and hazards associated with the work are identified 1.5 Replacement wheel and hub parts and components are sourced 1.6 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability 1.7 Work is planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste and use time efficiently 1.8 Work area and wheel and hub are prepared for repair or overhaul |
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2. Carry out repair and overhaul of bicycle wheels and hubs |
2.1 Bicycle wheels are removed according to manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements 2.2 Rims are checked and adjusted as required 2.3 Spokes are checked, replaced if broken, adjusted and tensioned 2.4 Wheel truing equipment and techniques are used to check for correct operation according to manufacturer specifications and adjusted, as required, prior to refitting wheel 2.5 Wheels are refitted and wheel hubs are regreased according to workplace procedures 2.6 Results and quality issues are reported to authorised personnel as required |
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3. Complete work processes |
3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and bicycle is presented ready for use 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 3.4 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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Bicycle wheels and hubs must include: |
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Safety and environmental requirements must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to AURBTJ3004 Repair and overhaul bicycle wheels and hubs
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1
