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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to repair bicycle frame
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Bicycle manufacturer specifications are accessed 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. Inspect bicycle frame
   • Bicycle frame to be repaired is identified and checked against job requirements
   • Bicycle frame is inspected for faults, wear or damage using visual inspection methods and by comparing measurements against manufacturer specifications
   • Repair options for bicycle frame are identified and confirmed with customer
   • Required parts and materials are identified and their availability checked
   • Work area is prepared and repair sequence, including post-repair testing, is planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste and use time efficiently
3. Carry out repairs to bicycle frame
   • Bicycle frame is repaired according to workplace instructions, manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Required replacement parts are checked and fitted according to manufacturer specifications, and identified problems are reported to appropriate person
   • Repaired frame is checked and tested against manufacturer specifications according to workplace procedures
4. 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
5. Prepare to repair bicycle frame
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Bicycle manufacturer specifications are accessed 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
6. Inspect bicycle frame
   • Bicycle frame to be repaired is identified and checked against job requirements
   • Bicycle frame is inspected for faults, wear or damage using visual inspection methods and by comparing measurements against manufacturer specifications
   • Repair options for bicycle frame are identified and confirmed with customer
   • Required parts and materials are identified and their availability checked
   • Work area is prepared and repair sequence, including post-repair testing, is planned to avoid damage to bicycle, minimise waste and use time efficiently
7. Carry out repairs to bicycle frame
   • Bicycle frame is repaired according to workplace instructions, manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Required replacement parts are checked and fitted according to manufacturer specifications, and identified problems are reported to appropriate person
   • Repaired frame is checked and tested against manufacturer specifications according to workplace procedures
8. 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 frame must be from the following types of bicycles:	mountain bicycle road bicycle touring bicycle hybrid bicycle recumbent bicycle BMX bicycle.
Repair must include:	facing, reaming, and chasing threads and alignment left and right hand threads.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: manually handling bicycles 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 three different types of bicycle frames according to manufacturer specifications, chosen from the following:

mountain bicycle

road bicycle

touring bicycle

hybrid bicycle

recumbent bicycle

BMX bicycle.

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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 bicycle frames, including procedures for:

manually handling bicycles

identifying workplace hazards

using personal protective equipment (PPE)

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials

key bicycle terminology relating to frames

different bicycle frames specified in the performance evidence and their components, including:

braking system

wheel sizes

drivetrain system

steering system

types and use of tools, equipment and materials used to repair bicycle frames

techniques for repairing bicycle frames, including:

measuring techniques

frame preparation techniques

frame repair options

testing procedures and safety checks.

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