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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to remove, repair and refit bicycle tyres
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions and customer requirements
   • Bicycle rim types and tyre manufacturer specifications and fitting instructions are sourced 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 area is prepared and work is planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Carry out removal, repair and refitting of bicycle tyres
   • Repair options and techniques are identified and confirmed
   • Removal, repair, refitting and testing of bicycle tyre and tube are carried out according to safety and environmental requirements
   • Tyres and tubes are removed, repaired, refitted and inflated without causing damage to bicycle or wheels
   • Refitted bicycle tyres and tube are checked against customer requirements and tested according to workplace procedures
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and bicycle is presented ready for use
   • Problems outside own area of responsibility are reported to appropriate person
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored, and faulty equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to remove, repair and refit bicycle tyres
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions and customer requirements
   • Bicycle rim types and tyre manufacturer specifications and fitting instructions are sourced 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 area is prepared and work is planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
5. Carry out removal, repair and refitting of bicycle tyres
   • Repair options and techniques are identified and confirmed
   • Removal, repair, refitting and testing of bicycle tyre and tube are carried out according to safety and environmental requirements
   • Tyres and tubes are removed, repaired, refitted and inflated without causing damage to bicycle or wheels
   • Refitted bicycle tyres and tube are checked against customer requirements and tested according to workplace procedures
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and bicycle is presented ready for use
   • Problems outside own area of responsibility are reported to appropriate person
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored, and faulty equipment is identified, tagged and isolated 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.

Rim types must include:	steel aluminium composite material.
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 tyres identifying workplace hazards using tools and equipment, including 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:

remove, repair, refit, inflate and test five different bicycle tyres, including for the following types of bicycles:

road bicycle

hybrid

BMX

commuter.

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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 removing, repairing and refitting bicycle tyres, including procedures for:

manually handling bicycles and tyres

identifying workplace hazards

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

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials

key bicycle terminology

types and use of tools and equipment used to remove, repair and refit bicycle tyres

techniques for removing, repairing and refitting bicycle tyres, including:

bicycle types and categories

tyre and tube sizes

rim size and rim material type

inflation pressures and test procedures.

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