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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish cycling event requirements
  2. Prepare for event
  3. Provide mechanical support at event
  4. Complete work processes
  5. Establish cycling event requirements
  6. Prepare for event
  7. Provide mechanical support at event
  8. Complete work processes

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.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

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

manually handling bicycles, components, tools and equipment

identifying hazards

using PPE

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials.

Information must include:

event location

event management

bicycle brand and component specification and websites

event rules and regulations.

Tools and equipment must include:

portable bicycle stands

hand tools and spare parts

lubricants and hydraulic fluid

pump and compressor.

Temporary work station mustinclude:

floor and matting

tables, benches and bicycle stands

lighting

bicycle storage

location for spare parts and components

specialist tools and equipment

cleaning agents.

Bicycle repairs must include:

wheel, tyres and tubes

brakes, chains, gears, steering and suspension components.

Team management consultation must include:

seeking assistance when difficulties outside scope of own role arise

advising of identified hazards

providing feedback to inform team performance.

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:

set up a temporary mobile mechanical support work station during two different cycling events

adjust and repair two bicycles during the above events, in which the work must involve:

identifying bicycle components to be repaired or replaced

applying correct repair, replacement, adjustment and testing procedures

working under pressure within required event timeframes.

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to providing mechanical support during cycling events, including procedures for:

manually handling bicycles, components, tools and equipment

identifying hazards

using personal protective equipment (PPE)

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials

bicycle mechanical principles

key bicycle components and their specifications

cycling event categories and bicycle types, including:

road, track and mountain

community and recreational

key bicycle and cycling event terminology

cycling governing bodies and their relevant regulations

location and content of workplace procedures relating to adjusting and repairing bicycles during cycling events

optimum set-up and layout of temporary work station at a cycling event

types and use of tools and equipment used by mechanical support teams

repair and maintenance techniques for bicycles and components in a race or event environment, including:

testing and adjustment methods

component repair, replacement, adjustment and tensioning techniques.