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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to repair bicycle hydraulic braking system
  2. Carry out repair and overhaul of braking system
  3. Complete work processes
  4. Prepare to repair bicycle hydraulic braking system
  5. Carry out repair and overhaul of braking system
  6. 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.

Hydraulic braking system must include:

master cylinder

hydraulic lines and linkages

hydraulic fluid

cantilever, disc and drum brakes

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 tools and equipment, including PPE

identifying safe location for testing brakes

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials.


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:

repair and overhaul three different bicycle hydraulic braking systems

during work on the above three bicycles, service the following:

master cylinder

hydraulic lines and linkages

cantilever, disc and drum brakes

integrated brake and gear levers.


Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to repairing and overhauling bicycle hydraulic braking systems, including procedures for:

manually handling bicycles and their systems

identifying workplace hazards

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

identifying safe location for testing brakes

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials

purpose, classification and application of bicycle hydraulic braking system principles

key features of hydraulic braking system components, including:

master cylinder

hydraulic lines and linkages

hydraulic fluid

cantilever, disc and drum brakes

integrated brake and gear levers

types and use of tools and equipment used to repair and overhaul bicycle hydraulic braking systems

techniques and processes for repairing and overhauling bicycle hydraulic braking systems, including:

identification of bicycle hydraulic brake components, materials and specifications

fault identification

measuring techniques

hydraulic brake adjustment techniques

hydraulic brake testing procedures

repair options, including:

on- and off-site repair

repairing and adjusting hydraulic braking system components

upgrading braking components.