Required skills

Required skills include

technical skills to the level required to safely use bicycle fitting equipment perform tests and to fit and adjust bicycle components

communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications to communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisor other workers and customers to report work outcomes and problems and to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

literacy skills to the level required to research information related to bicycle design and components and interpret technical information and specifications

numeracy skills to the level required to correctly complete tests and measurements calculate ratios and interpret specifications

problemsolving skills to the level required to apply bicycle design principles and measurements to specify and select suitable components for a custom bicycle

team skills to the level required to work effectively and cooperatively with others to optimise workflow and productivity

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

bicycle classification and terminology

application of mechanical principles

biomechanical principles of cycling

design requirements of bicycle frames and wheels

classification and identification of bicycle frames wheels and components

purpose and relationships of bicycle frames wheels suspension drivetrain and steering systems

material used in bicycle frames wheels and components

manufacturer andor component supplier specifications

testing procedures and adjustment methods

tools and equipment used in bicycle adjustment

Australian standards applicable to bicycles

applicable commonwealth state or territory legislation regulations standards and codes of practice including workplace health and safety WHS personal safety and environment relevant to designing bicycles

organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements reporting and recording procedures and work organisation and planning processes related to designing bicycles

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

observe safety procedures and requirements

communicate effectively with customer to determine requirements

identify and assess variables that affect cycling comfort stability efficiency and aerodynamics

apply mechanical principles and measurements to select or design a bicycle frame to meet client and intended use requirements

select components to complement the bicycle design and to meet client and intended use requirements

check the custom bicycle operation make adjustments and prepare for delivery to the customer

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements including specified Australian standards

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

The following resources should be made available

a range of bicycle frames and components

fitting equipment eg sizing bicycle video equipment and measuring equipment

equipment and tools appropriate to adjusting bicycles

technical specifications and standards

workplace documentation

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Bicycles

Bicycle measurements

Client physical attributes

Bicycle frames

Bicycle components

Information/documents

WHS requirements

Legislative requirements

Environmental requirements

Quality requirements

Organisational policies and procedures