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Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Suspension system must include:

elastomer and spring units

mechanical systems

pneumatic systems

hydraulic systems.

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 suspension systems

identifying workplace hazards

using tools and equipment, including PPE

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials.



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 suspension systems, including procedures for:

manually handling bicycles and their suspension systems

identifying workplace hazards

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

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials

key bicycle suspension terminology

types of bicycle suspension systems, system components and their functions

application of mechanical and hydraulic principles as they relate to bicycle suspension systems

suspension system components, including:

elastomer and spring units

mechanical system

pneumatic system

hydraulic system

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

techniques and processes for repairing and overhauling bicycle suspension systems, including:

identification of bicycle suspension components, materials and specifications

fault identification

measuring techniques

suspension system adjustment techniques

suspension system testing procedures.