Unit of competency
Modification History
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to design and build a bicycle frame. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, identifying different frame materials and components, determining rider measurements, assembling the bicycle frame to customer 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 - Chassis and Frame
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. |
1. Identify frame requirements and prepare to design and build bicycle frame |
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Customer requirements are discussed and confirmed 1.3 Physical attributes of rider and his or her riding style are assessed using sizing cycle, observation and measurements 1.4 Bicycle frame design principles and design are researched and component specifications checked 1.5 Work plan and build instructions are prepared to use materials and time efficiently and minimise waste |
2. Design bicycle frame |
2.1 Frame is designed to meet customer measurements and requirements, using a bicycle computer-aided design (CAD) program or other means 2.2 Frame tubing requirements are specified in terms of diameter and wall thickness to meet durability and user requirements 2.3 Required parts and materials and their availability are determined 2.4 Frame costs are documented and customer approval is obtained 2.5 Order is placed with suppliers for frame materials, parts and components |
3. Prepare for frame building |
3.1 Frame building methods and sequence, and access to required tools and equipment, are planned 3.2 Parts are laid out and checked for damaged or missing components 3.3 Fabrication tooling and jig set-up are selected and checked for serviceability 3.4 Welding, brazing or bonding equipment and materials are set up |
4. Build bicycle frame |
4.1 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability 4.2 Frame building activities are carried out according to design drawing, work plan, and safety and environmental requirements 4.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 4.4 Design drawing angles, measurements and frame alignment are checked throughout the building process and adjustments are made as required |
5. Paint and finish frame |
5.1 Frame is prepared for painting and finishing 5.2 Paint or finish is prepared and applied according to job and customer requirements and workplace instructions 5.3 Safety and environmental requirements, including the use of PPE and adequate ventilation during frame painting, are followed 5.4 Visible paint defects are removed or repainted according to workplace procedures and quality requirements |
6. Complete work processes |
6.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and bicycle is presented ready for use 6.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 6.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 6.4 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.
Customer requirements must include: |
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Frame building methods must include: |
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Safety and environmental requirements must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to AURBTY4002 Design and build bicycle frames
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1