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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to adjust bicycle
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Customer cycling requirements and preferences are identified and confirmed
   • Physical attributes of customer are assessed through discussion, observation and if appropriate measurements
   • Suitable bicycle types and configurations are identified to match customer requirements
   • Features and benefits of selected bicycle are discussed with customer
2. Adjust bicycle to fit the rider
   • Workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
   • 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
   • Bicycle components are adjusted to match rider’s attributes and requirements using specialist tools and equipment and according to workplace procedures.
   • Customer test ride of bicycle is observed to confirm riding comfort and efficiency, and further adjustments are made as required
3. Complete work processes
   • 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
4. Prepare to adjust bicycle
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Customer cycling requirements and preferences are identified and confirmed
   • Physical attributes of customer are assessed through discussion, observation and if appropriate measurements
   • Suitable bicycle types and configurations are identified to match customer requirements
   • Features and benefits of selected bicycle are discussed with customer
5. Adjust bicycle to fit the rider
   • Workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
   • 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
   • Bicycle components are adjusted to match rider’s attributes and requirements using specialist tools and equipment and according to workplace procedures.
   • Customer test ride of bicycle is observed to confirm riding comfort and efficiency, and further adjustments are made as required
6. Complete work processes
   • 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

Range Statement

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.

Measurements must include:	rider height rider body shape length of rider’s arms and legs.
Bicycles must include:	with and without gears with lever-operated brakes.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for manually handling bicycles environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste grease and oils.
Adjusting bicycle components must include:	checking frame size to match rider's physical attributes checking and adjusting seat setting to fit rider checking and adjusting handlebars and stem settings to fit rider checking and adjusting clip-less pedal settings to match rider's needs.

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Performance Evidence

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:

select, fit and adjust three different bicycles to suit riders with differing requirements and builds.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to adjusting bicycles, including procedures for manually handling bicycles

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste grease and oils

procedures for use, maintenance and storage of specialist bicycle tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE)

bicycle types, categories and trends

key bicycle terminology

bio-mechanical principles of cycling

techniques and procedures for selecting and adjusting bicycles, including:

bicycle components and assembly methods

bicycle measuring techniques

bicycle and component adjustment procedures

features of rider comfort on a bicycle, including:

stability

efficiency

aerodynamics.

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