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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to service and repair bicycle mechanical braking system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and other relevant technical information are accessed 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
   • Work is planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Inspect and diagnose braking system
   • Mechanical braking system is inspected for faults and worn or damaged components using visual inspection methods and by comparing measurements against manufacturer specifications
   • Condition of bicycle braking system is determined in line with system specifications and customer requirements
   • Service and repair options are identified
   • Service and repair items are documented and costed for customer approval according to workplace procedures
3. Carry out service and repair of braking system
   • Tools and equipment are used according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
   • Service and repair of mechanical braking system are carried out according to work plan and safety and environmental requirements
   • Required replacement parts are checked and fitted according to manufacturer specifications
   • Braking system specifications are checked and tested for correct operation in a safe location
   • Adjustments are made to braking system as required according to workplace procedures
4. 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
5. Prepare to service and repair bicycle mechanical braking system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and other relevant technical information are accessed 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
   • Work is planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste and use time efficiently
6. Inspect and diagnose braking system
   • Mechanical braking system is inspected for faults and worn or damaged components using visual inspection methods and by comparing measurements against manufacturer specifications
   • Condition of bicycle braking system is determined in line with system specifications and customer requirements
   • Service and repair options are identified
   • Service and repair items are documented and costed for customer approval according to workplace procedures
7. Carry out service and repair of braking system
   • Tools and equipment are used according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
   • Service and repair of mechanical braking system are carried out according to work plan and safety and environmental requirements
   • Required replacement parts are checked and fitted according to manufacturer specifications
   • Braking system specifications are checked and tested for correct operation in a safe location
   • Adjustments are made to braking system as required according to workplace procedures
8. 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.

Mechanical braking system must include:	cantilever, disc, internal coaster and drum brakes composite material brake pads mechanical linkages and cables integrated brake and gear levers.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: manually handling bicycles and their systems identifying workplace hazards using PPE identifying safe location for testing brakes environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials.

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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:

service, repair and adjust three of the following different types of bicycle mechanical braking systems:

cantilever

disc brakes

internal coaster

drum brakes

composite material brake pads

mechanical linkages and cables

integrated brake and gear levers.

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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 servicing and repairing bicycle mechanical braking systems, including procedures for:

manually handling bicycles and their systems

identifying workplace hazards

using personal protective equipment (PPE)

identifying safe location for testing brakes

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials

bicycle braking system terminology

application, purpose and function of bicycle mechanical braking system principles

mechanical braking system types specified in the performance evidence

types and use of tools and equipment used to service and repair bicycle mechanical braking systems

servicing and repair options, including:

on- and off-site servicing

servicing and adjusting mechanical braking system components

upgrading braking components

techniques for servicing and repairing bicycle mechanical braking systems, including:

identification of bicycle mechanical brake components, materials and specifications

fault identification

brake repair and adjustment techniques

bicycle measuring techniques

mechanical brake testing procedures.

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