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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect and measure motorcycle frame
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Frame specifications and repair procedures are sourced and interpreted
   • Inspection and measurement options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Inspection and measurement tools and equipment are selected and checked according to manufacturer procedures
2. Inspect and measure frame
   • Frame is inspected and repair requirements are determined according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
3. Repair frame
   • Repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Frame is repaired, replaced and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
4. Align frame
   • Alignment procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Alignment options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Alignment tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked according to manufacturer procedures
   • Frame is aligned according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
5. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and frame is presented ready for use or stored
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
6. Prepare to inspect and measure motorcycle frame
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Frame specifications and repair procedures are sourced and interpreted
   • Inspection and measurement options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Inspection and measurement tools and equipment are selected and checked according to manufacturer procedures
7. Inspect and measure frame
   • Frame is inspected and repair requirements are determined according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
8. Repair frame
   • Repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Frame is repaired, replaced and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
9. Align frame
   • Alignment procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Alignment options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Alignment tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked according to manufacturer procedures
   • Frame is aligned according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
10. Complete work processes
    • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and frame is presented ready for use or stored
    • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
    • Tools and equipment are checked 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.

Safety requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear lifting and supporting motorcycles using motorcycle frame straightening rigs.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

repair and align frames on two of the following motorcycles:

road fully fared

road naked

cruiser

off road

scooter.

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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 aligning motorcycle frames, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear

lifting and supporting motorcycles

using motorcycle frame straightening rigs

types and application of motorcycle frames, including those of:

road fully fared motorcycles

road naked motorcycles

cruiser motorcycles

off road motorcycles

scooters

principles of frame alignment and steering geometry as applied to motorcycles

frame repair procedures, including application, purpose and operation of straightening jigs

frame alignment and adjustment procedures, including procedures for checking and adjusting swing arm alignment

regulatory requirements relating to repairing and aligning motorcycle frames, including Australian Design Rules.

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