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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to service bicycle steering system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Condition of steering system is inspected for faults and worn or damaged components and overall condition using visual inspection methods and by comparing measurements against manufacturer specifications
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Materials, parts, tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and service sequence, including post-service testing, is planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Carry out service of steering system
   • Tools and equipment are used according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
   • Bicycle steering system is serviced according to job requirements, manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Operation of serviced steering system is tested through its full range and adjustments are made as required
   • Results and quality issues are reported to authorised personnel 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 service bicycle steering system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Condition of steering system is inspected for faults and worn or damaged components and overall condition using visual inspection methods and by comparing measurements against manufacturer specifications
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Materials, parts, tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and service sequence, including post-service testing, is planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste and use time efficiently
5. Carry out service of steering system
   • Tools and equipment are used according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
   • Bicycle steering system is serviced according to job requirements, manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Operation of serviced steering system is tested through its full range and adjustments are made as required
   • Results and quality issues are reported to authorised personnel 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.

Steering systemmust include:	forks headsets handlebars and stems.
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 steering systems identifying workplace hazards using PPE 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 and test three different bicycle steering systems according to manufacturer specifications

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

bicycle headsets

handlebars and stems.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must beable to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to servicing bicycle steering systems, including procedures for:

manually handling bicycles and their steering systems

identifying workplace hazards

using personal protective equipment (PPE)

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials

application, purpose and function of bicycle steering system principles

bicycle steering system components, including:

forks

headsets

handlebars and stems

techniques for servicing bicycle steering systems, including:

identification of bicycle steering components, materials and specifications

fault identification

bicycle measuring techniques

steering system servicing and adjustment techniques

steering system testing procedures

bicycle steering system terminology

types and use of tools and equipment used to service bicycle steering systems

servicing options, including:

on- and off-site servicing

servicing and adjusting steering system components

upgrading steering components.

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