Provide mechanical support to cycling events

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AURBTA3007, 'Provide mechanical support to cycling events'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Research types of events and employment opportunities

1.1. Identify structure of the competitive/recreational bicycle sector, including roles and functions of sport, community and industry associations/bodies

1.2. Research major cycling events and employment opportunities

1.3. Assess own skills and identify training needs

1.4. Determine career goals and employment opportunities

2. Meet employment requirements

2.1. Identify roles and responsibilities of mechanics in a bicycle event/competition

2.2. Complete application process

2.3. Identify and comply with obligations to employers and others, including confidentiality requirements

2.4. Identify lines of communication and authority

2.5. Identify and comply with event regulations, team expectations and policies and procedures

2.6. Identify principles and methods of gaining and maintaining personal health and fitness levels appropriate to job role, including rest requirements

2.7. Develop and maintain own technical skills through work experience and practice

2.8. Research developments in bicycle technology and mechanical techniques

3. Prepare for event

3.1. Confirm team arrangements for travel/arrival and ensure all documentation is complete

3.2. Select tool and equipment requirements and check for availability and good condition

3.3. Select and prepare spare parts, wheels and bicycles

3.4. Pack tools and equipment safely for transportation

3.5. Select and prepare personal items to allow for effective rest and hygiene

4. Provide mechanical support

4.1. Identify and follow applicable workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements and event regulations

4.2. Confirm own work role and responsibilities

4.3. Establish lines of communication

4.4. Assemble temporary work station and associated fittings, if required, in accordance with team requirements and event regulations

4.5. Prepare support vehicle, if required, in accordance with team requirements and event regulations

4.6. Perform mechanical repairs and adjustments within designated timeframes and to team standards

4.7. Use mechanical knowledge to provide functional repairs when optimal solutions are not possible

4.8. Obtain client approval before commencing work, where appropriate

4.9. Seek assistance from appropriate persons when difficulties arise

4.10. Maintain personal workspace in a well organised and safe condition in accordance with team and event standards

4.11. Maintain tools and equipment in a clean and operational manner

4.12. Manage rest requirements to maintain work standards and output


Qualifications and Skillsets

AURBTA3007 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AUR30212 - Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations