Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select and set up bikes.
- Identify, from activity plans, characteristics and abilities of participants, and activity terrain and route.
- Select bikes to meet needs, size and proportions of riders and activity conditions.
- Make required adjustments to ensure bikes are correct fit for riders and suitable for terrain requirements.
- Complete pre-departure safety and serviceability checks and action faults according to organisational procedures.
- Maintain and repair bicycles.
- Use personal protective equipment and safe manual handling techniques throughout all activities.
- Interpret and follow maintenance schedules and manufacturers' instructions.
- Inspect bikes periodically to identify additional repair and maintenance requirements.
- Clean bikes and parts using appropriate cleaning agents to prevent corrosion and deterioration.
- Complete periodical maintenance on bicycle system components to restore equipment to optimum working condition.
- Complete repairs according to reports or in response to incidents as they arise, at base or in the field.
- Refer complex repair and maintenance requirements to technical specialists.
- Complete maintenance records according to organisational procedures.
- Assemble an in-field repair kit for use during activities.