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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to repair and overhaul bicycle wheels and hubs
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions, including wheel and hub repair methods and materials
   • Manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and other relevant technical information are accessed and interpreted
   • Bicycle wheels and hubs are inspected for worn or damaged components
   • Repair options and techniques are identified and confirmed, and hazards associated with the work are identified
   • Replacement wheel and hub parts and components are sourced
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste and use time efficiently
   • Work area and wheel and hub are prepared for repair or overhaul
2. Carry out repair and overhaul of bicycle wheels and hubs
   • Bicycle wheels are removed according to manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements
   • Rims are checked and adjusted as required
   • Spokes are checked, replaced if broken, adjusted and tensioned
   • Wheel truing equipment and techniques are used to check for correct operation according to manufacturer specifications and adjusted, as required, prior to refitting wheel
   • Wheels are refitted and wheel hubs are regreased according to workplace procedures
   • 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 repair and overhaul bicycle wheels and hubs
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions, including wheel and hub repair methods and materials
   • Manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and other relevant technical information are accessed and interpreted
   • Bicycle wheels and hubs are inspected for worn or damaged components
   • Repair options and techniques are identified and confirmed, and hazards associated with the work are identified
   • Replacement wheel and hub parts and components are sourced
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste and use time efficiently
   • Work area and wheel and hub are prepared for repair or overhaul
5. Carry out repair and overhaul of bicycle wheels and hubs
   • Bicycle wheels are removed according to manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements
   • Rims are checked and adjusted as required
   • Spokes are checked, replaced if broken, adjusted and tensioned
   • Wheel truing equipment and techniques are used to check for correct operation according to manufacturer specifications and adjusted, as required, prior to refitting wheel
   • Wheels are refitted and wheel hubs are regreased according to workplace procedures
   • 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.

Bicycle wheels and hubs must include:	spoke, disc and tri-spoke wheels conventional, clincher, tubular, aero, deep dished and composite material wheel rims quick release, allen head and nut wheel fasteners disc, drum and coaster and internal foot brake hubs.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: manually handling bicycle wheels 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:

repair and overhaul three different bicycle wheels and hubs according to manufacturer specifications, including:

one spoke wheel

one disc wheel.

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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 repairing and overhauling bicycle wheels and hubs, including procedures for:

manually handling bicycle wheels

identifying workplace hazards

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

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials

key bicycle wheel and hub terminology

wheel and hub mechanical principles

types of bicycle wheel and hub systems and components

wheel and hub components specified in the range of conditions and their specifications

types and use of tools and equipment used to repair and overhaul bicycle wheels and hubs

techniques and processes for repairing and overhauling bicycle wheels and hubs, including:

types of wear or faults in bicycle wheel and hubs

measuring techniques

torque measurement and adjustment of wheels

testing procedures.

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