AURB254401A
Select and adjust bicycle to fit rider

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select and/or adjust a bicycle to best fit the physical abilities and cycling requirements of the rider.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Application

This unit applies to individuals who advise on the selection and adjustment of a bicycle and/or bicycle components to meet the needs of the rider.

It applies to individuals working in a bicycle retail, service and repair environment.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Gather information about the rider

1.1. Check and confirm customer requirements and cycling preferences

1.2. Assess physical attributes of customer by discussion, observation and measurements, if appropriate

1.3. Identify suitable bicycle types and configurations to match customer requirements

1.4. Discuss features and benefits of selected bicycles with customer

2. Adjust bicycle to fit the rider

2.1. Check that frame size matches rider's physical attributes

2.2. Check and adjust seat setting according to rider and manufacturer specifications

2.3. Check and adjust handlebars and stem settings according to rider and manufacturer specifications

2.4. Check and adjust clipless pedal settings to match rider's needs

2.5. Allow customer to test ride bicycle for riding comfort and efficiency

2.6. Make final adjustments as required

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills include:

technical skills to the level required to safely use tooling and equipment to adjust bicycle components

communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications, to communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisor, other workers and customers, to report work outcomes and problems, and to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to bicycles, including common industry terminology, to prepare reports and interpret technical information and specifications

numeracy skills to the level required to correctly complete tests and measurements

problem-solving skills to the level required to identify non-optimal bicycle fit and make required adjustments

team skills to the level required to work effectively and cooperatively with others to optimise workflow and productivity

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

bicycle terminology

types and classifications of bicycles

manufacturer and/or component supplier specifications

biomechanical principles of cycling

testing procedures and adjustment methods

tools and equipment used in bicycle adjustment

Australian standards applicable to bicycles

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice, including occupational health and safety (OHS), personal safety and environment, relevant to adjusting bicycles

organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements, reporting and recording procedures, and work organisation and planning processes, related to adjusting bicycles

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

observe safety procedures and requirements

communicate effectively with customer to determine requirements

recommend bicycle types to suit customer requirements

identify and assess variables that affect cycling comfort, stability, efficiency and aerodynamics

complete adjustment of components to optimise cycling comfort, stability, efficiency and aerodynamics.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

The following resources should be made available:

a range of bicycle models and components

equipment and tools appropriate to adjusting bicycles

technical specifications and standards

workplace documentation.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Bicycles

Bicycles may include:

those with and without gears, and with lever operated brakes

children and adult models of different heights

mountain, road, hybrid, BMX, track and trials models

Best fit considerations

Best fit considerations may include:

comfort

stability

efficiency

aerodynamics

fitness for purpose

Rider measurements

Rider measurements to be considered may include:

height

body shape

length of arms and legs

fitness

Bicycle adjustments

Bicycle adjustments for best fit may include:

frame size

crank length

distance from crank centre or bottom bracket to saddle

saddle angle

seat tube angle and saddle offset

distance from saddle to handlebar

relative height of saddle and handlebar

handlebar width, angle and lever reach

handlebar drop on road style handlebars

clipless pedal tension, and position of pedal and shoe

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

hand tooling

floor stand and workbench

Testing

Testing is to confirm:

safety, comfort and efficiency

stable handling, turning and steering

no failure in parts of the bicycle

Information/documents

Information/documents may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches

safe work procedures related to adjusting bicycles

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to bicycle safety

engineer's design specifications and instructions

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons

Australian standards

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

emergency procedures

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian standards

Australian Design Rules

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements may include:

waste management

noise

dust

clean-up management

Quality requirements

Quality requirements may include:

regulations, including Australian standards

internal organisational quality policies and procedures

enterprise operations and procedures

Organisational policies and procedures

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

quality policies and procedures, including Australian standards

OHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination

manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice

safe work procedures

reporting and recording procedures


Sectors

Unit sector

Bicycle


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor