Assessor Resource

AURBTJ003
Design and build bicycle wheels

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes required to design and build bicycle wheels with different hub, spoke and rim configurations. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment to design and carry out the building and testing of bicycle wheels, 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.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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. Prepare to design and build bicycle wheels

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions, including wheel materials, components and spoke patterns

1.2 Bicycle wheel design requirements and manufacturer specifications are researched and interpreted

1.3 Bicycle wheel design and specifications are confirmed with customer

2. Prepare to build bicycle wheels

2.1 Wheel components are checked against specifications and inspected for quality prior to build

2.2 Bicycle build is planned, including build sequence and post-build testing process, to use time efficiently

2.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

2.4 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability

2.5 Work area and wheels, components and materials are prepared

3. Build and test bicycle wheels

3.1 Bicycle wheels are built according to job and customer requirements, work plan, and safety and environmental requirements

3.2 Bicycle wheel hubs and rims are selected and spoke lengths calculated

3.3 Bicycle wheel spokes are laced and tensioned according to manufacturer specifications and workplace instructions

3.4 Built bicycle wheels are checked for symmetry and tested for trueness against specifications

3.5 Results and quality issues are reported to authorised personnel as required

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and bicycle is presented ready for use

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures

4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

design and build three different bicycle wheels to specification, with each wheel including:

lacing a 32 hole three-cross spoke pattern

disc and non-disc brake specific patterns.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to designing and building bicycle wheels, including procedures for:

manually handling bicycle wheels

identifying workplace hazards

using tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE)

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials

key bicycle terminology relating to wheel build for different bicycle types

key features to be considered in wheel design:

hubs, spoke and rim selection

32 hole three-cross spoke pattern

disc and non-disc brake specific patterns

symmetrical and asymmetrical patterns

wheel dynamics and loading

wheel and hub mechanical principles

bicycle wheel components specified in the range of conditions and their specifications

types and use of tools and equipment used to design and build bicycle wheels

techniques for designing and building bicycle wheels, including:

material used in bicycle wheels

lacing and spoke pattern

calculating spoke lengths

assembly, truing and tensioning of wheels

symmetrical and asymmetrical patterns of wheels

wheel dynamics and loading

torque measurement and adjustment of wheels

wheel and hub testing procedures.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the bicycle wheels they have designed and built, e.g. build orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

bicycle workplace or simulated workplace

workplace instructions detailing job requirements

manufacturer and technical bicycle wheel specifications

PPE required to design and build bicycle wheels

wheel components specified in the range of conditions

three different bicycle wheels as specified in the performance evidence requiring a complete build

tools and equipment appropriate for designing and building bicycle wheels.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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.

1. Prepare to design and build bicycle wheels

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions, including wheel materials, components and spoke patterns

1.2 Bicycle wheel design requirements and manufacturer specifications are researched and interpreted

1.3 Bicycle wheel design and specifications are confirmed with customer

2. Prepare to build bicycle wheels

2.1 Wheel components are checked against specifications and inspected for quality prior to build

2.2 Bicycle build is planned, including build sequence and post-build testing process, to use time efficiently

2.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

2.4 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability

2.5 Work area and wheels, components and materials are prepared

3. Build and test bicycle wheels

3.1 Bicycle wheels are built according to job and customer requirements, work plan, and safety and environmental requirements

3.2 Bicycle wheel hubs and rims are selected and spoke lengths calculated

3.3 Bicycle wheel spokes are laced and tensioned according to manufacturer specifications and workplace instructions

3.4 Built bicycle wheels are checked for symmetry and tested for trueness against specifications

3.5 Results and quality issues are reported to authorised personnel as required

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and bicycle is presented ready for use

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures

4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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.

Job requirements must include:

spoke patterns

wheel components

wheel materials.

Wheel design must include:

hubs, spoke and rim selection

32 hole three-cross spoke pattern

disc and non-disc brake specific patterns

symmetrical and asymmetrical patterns

wheel dynamics and loading.

Wheel components must include:

steel, aluminium and composite material rims

high flange, low flange and integrated brake hubs

metal and composite hub material

steel, aluminium and composite spoke material

straight gauge, double butted and bladed spokes

spoke nipples

spoke lacing patterns.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for:

manually handling bicycle wheels

identifying workplace hazards

using tools and equipment, including PPE

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials.

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

design and build three different bicycle wheels to specification, with each wheel including:

lacing a 32 hole three-cross spoke pattern

disc and non-disc brake specific patterns.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to designing and building bicycle wheels, including procedures for:

manually handling bicycle wheels

identifying workplace hazards

using tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE)

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials

key bicycle terminology relating to wheel build for different bicycle types

key features to be considered in wheel design:

hubs, spoke and rim selection

32 hole three-cross spoke pattern

disc and non-disc brake specific patterns

symmetrical and asymmetrical patterns

wheel dynamics and loading

wheel and hub mechanical principles

bicycle wheel components specified in the range of conditions and their specifications

types and use of tools and equipment used to design and build bicycle wheels

techniques for designing and building bicycle wheels, including:

material used in bicycle wheels

lacing and spoke pattern

calculating spoke lengths

assembly, truing and tensioning of wheels

symmetrical and asymmetrical patterns of wheels

wheel dynamics and loading

torque measurement and adjustment of wheels

wheel and hub testing procedures.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the bicycle wheels they have designed and built, e.g. build orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

bicycle workplace or simulated workplace

workplace instructions detailing job requirements

manufacturer and technical bicycle wheel specifications

PPE required to design and build bicycle wheels

wheel components specified in the range of conditions

three different bicycle wheels as specified in the performance evidence requiring a complete build

tools and equipment appropriate for designing and building bicycle wheels.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions, including wheel materials, components and spoke patterns 
Bicycle wheel design requirements and manufacturer specifications are researched and interpreted 
Bicycle wheel design and specifications are confirmed with customer 
Wheel components are checked against specifications and inspected for quality prior to build 
Bicycle build is planned, including build sequence and post-build testing process, to use time efficiently 
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 
Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability 
Work area and wheels, components and materials are prepared 
Bicycle wheels are built according to job and customer requirements, work plan, and safety and environmental requirements 
Bicycle wheel hubs and rims are selected and spoke lengths calculated 
Bicycle wheel spokes are laced and tensioned according to manufacturer specifications and workplace instructions 
Built bicycle wheels are checked for symmetry and tested for trueness against specifications 
Results and quality issues are reported to authorised personnel as required 
Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and bicycle is presented ready for use 
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 
Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions, including wheel materials, components and spoke patterns 
Bicycle wheel design requirements and manufacturer specifications are researched and interpreted 
Bicycle wheel design and specifications are confirmed with customer 
Wheel components are checked against specifications and inspected for quality prior to build 
Bicycle build is planned, including build sequence and post-build testing process, to use time efficiently 
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 
Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability 
Work area and wheels, components and materials are prepared 
Bicycle wheels are built according to job and customer requirements, work plan, and safety and environmental requirements 
Bicycle wheel hubs and rims are selected and spoke lengths calculated 
Bicycle wheel spokes are laced and tensioned according to manufacturer specifications and workplace instructions 
Built bicycle wheels are checked for symmetry and tested for trueness against specifications 
Results and quality issues are reported to authorised personnel as required 
Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and bicycle is presented ready for use 
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 
Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 

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