AHCMOM201
Operate two wheel motorbikes


Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and operate two wheel motor bikes.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

Appropriate licenses for the operation of a two wheel motorbike are obtained where required.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare a two wheel motor bike for operation

1.1 Read or listen to supervisor’s instructions and clarify where necessary

1.2 Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards

1.3 Conduct routine pre operational checks

1.4 Replace and report damaged or worn components

1.5 Use, fit and maintain personal protective equipment

1.6 Ensure any items that are to be transported on the bike are safely secured

1.7 Identify areas and applications excluded to two wheel motor bikes on the workplace safety plan

1.8 Select appropriate two wheel motorbike for the rider’s size, skill and task to be completed

1.9 Two wheel motor bike is safely unloaded from transport where applicable

2. Operate a two wheel motor bike

2.1 Recognise and control risks to self, others and the environment according to legislative and enterprise requirements

2.2 Comply with legislation and enterprise policies in regards to carrying passengers

2.3 Steer, manoeuvre and position two wheel motor bikes in a smooth and controlled manner

2.4 Identify, anticipate and control riding hazards through the application of safe riding techniques

2.5 Operate farm two wheel motor bikes in a safe and controlled manner on a range of surface and terrain conditions

2.6 Identify and account for environmental implications associated with machinery operation

3. Complete and check two wheel motor bike operation

3.1 Conduct shut-down procedures

3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance

3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage

3.4 Clean, secure and store two wheel motor bikes

3.5 Load and secure c for transport where required

3.6 Maintain two wheel motor bikes use records

Evidence of Performance

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and implement safe operating procedures

ride and maintain two wheel motorbikes as part of daily work routines

apply hand-eye coordination and body positioning to achieve stable riding

undertake routine pre-operational checks and maintenance

recognise and control hazards and risks

safely operate two wheel motor bikes in a range of surface and terrain conditions

maintain vehicle records

unload and load two wheeled motor bikes where required

follow enterprise environmental policies

follow enterprise work health and safety policies


Evidence of Knowledge

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

hazards and risks associated with two wheel bike use

components, controls and features of two wheel motor bikes and their functions

a range of two wheel motor bikes and attached equipment and functional applications

operating principles and operating methods

load limits and the principles of weight distribution with regard to load shifting and bike movement

effects of different surface and terrain conditions on the operation of two wheel motor bikes

licensing requirements

work health and safety requirements, codes of practice and workplace procedures

codes of practice with regard to the use and control of hazardous substances environmental codes of practice for machinery operation

standard operating procedures (SOPs)


Assessment Conditions

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.


Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement


Sectors

Machinery operation and maintenance (MOM)