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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to service bicycle wheels and hubs
  2. Carry out service of wheels and hubs
  3. Complete work processes
  4. Prepare to service bicycle wheels and hubs
  5. Carry out service of wheels and hubs
  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.

Wheel and hub service mustinclude:

wheel components:

spoke, disc and tri-spoke wheels

conventional, clincher, tubular, aero, deep dished and composite material wheel rims

hub components:

quick release, allen head and nut wheel fasteners

vertical and horizontal frame lugs

disc, drum and coaster, and internal foot brake hubs

loose ball, cage and roller bearings

lubricants.

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 wheels

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 servicing bicycle wheels and hubs, including procedures for:

manually handling bicycles and wheels

identifying workplace hazards

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

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials

key bicycle terminology relating to wheels and hubs

application, purpose and function of bicycle wheels and hubs

bicycle wheel and hub components specified in the range of conditions

types of lubricants and their application

types and use of tools and equipment used to service bicycle wheels and hubs

techniques for servicing bicycle wheels and hubs, including:

procedures for different types of bicycles

wheel and hub specifications

wheel and hub mechanical principles

wear or faults in bicycle wheel and hubs

torque measurement and adjustment of wheels

wheel and hub testing procedures.