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Provide mechanical support to cycling events
Provide mechanical support to cycling events
Unit of competency
National Code
AURBTA3007
AURBTA3007
State Code
WF047
WF047
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2013
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
08/07/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as a support mechanic in professional or amateur competitions or organised recreational cycling events.It includes meeting event employment requirements, managing daily work activities and contributing to the effective working of the support team.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and 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
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.
Cycling events
Cycling events may include:
road, track, cross or mountain races/competitions
community and charity recreational events
local, national or international events
Personal attributes
Personal attributes may include:
knowledge of tooling and equipment and specific work area functions
commitment, responsibility and preparedness for work, including working flexible hours to meet deadlines
confidentiality and ethical work practices
contribution to the overall effectiveness of the business
Setting up a temporary work location
Setting up a temporary work location may involve:
installation of floor matting
set-up of tables and benches
installation of temporary lighting
erection of temporary fencing
erection of bicycle storage facilities
positioning of tooling and equipment, including portable bicycle stands
positioning of spare parts, components and specialist tools
installation of computing and communication equipment
installation of fire fighting and environmental protection equipment (e.g. cleaning agents and disposal containers)
erection of promotional signage and security barriers
Tools and equipment
Tools and equipment may include:
portable bicycle stand
general and specialist hand tools
spare parts
lubricants
hydraulic fluid
tapes
various nuts, bolts, screws and fasteners
pump
compressor
cleaning products and rags
ear protection, eye protection and disposable gloves
first aid kit
Mechanical repairs
Mechanical repairs may include:
racing bicycle preparation
track support
wheel changes and repairs
tyre and tube replacement
repairs to brake, drivetrain, and steering and suspension systems and components
replacement of damaged parts
installation of additional parts, including cycle computers, bar ends and rear racks
bicycle wash
bicycle/body fit adjustments
Information/documents
Information/documents may include:
bicycle racing organisations for road bikes and off-road bikes
other bicycle organisations and regional event organising bodies
bicycle websites and periodical publications
racing rules and regulations
event policies and procedures relating to use of work areas, authorities and lines of communication
work procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment
manufacturer/component supplier specifications and application procedures for materials, tools and equipment
Australian Design Rules
WHS requirements
WHS 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
WHS
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
WHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination
manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice
safe work procedures
reporting and recording procedures
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.
Cycling events
Cycling events may include:
road, track, cross or mountain races/competitions
community and charity recreational events
local, national or international events
Personal attributes
Personal attributes may include:
knowledge of tooling and equipment and specific work area functions
commitment, responsibility and preparedness for work, including working flexible hours to meet deadlines
confidentiality and ethical work practices
contribution to the overall effectiveness of the business
Setting up a temporary work location
Setting up a temporary work location may involve:
installation of floor matting
set-up of tables and benches
installation of temporary lighting
erection of temporary fencing
erection of bicycle storage facilities
positioning of tooling and equipment, including portable bicycle stands
positioning of spare parts, components and specialist tools
installation of computing and communication equipment
installation of fire fighting and environmental protection equipment (e.g. cleaning agents and disposal containers)
erection of promotional signage and security barriers
Tools and equipment
Tools and equipment may include:
portable bicycle stand
general and specialist hand tools
spare parts
lubricants
hydraulic fluid
tapes
various nuts, bolts, screws and fasteners
pump
compressor
cleaning products and rags
ear protection, eye protection and disposable gloves
first aid kit
Mechanical repairs
Mechanical repairs may include:
racing bicycle preparation
track support
wheel changes and repairs
tyre and tube replacement
repairs to brake, drivetrain, and steering and suspension systems and components
replacement of damaged parts
installation of additional parts, including cycle computers, bar ends and rear racks
bicycle wash
bicycle/body fit adjustments
Information/documents
Information/documents may include:
bicycle racing organisations for road bikes and off-road bikes
other bicycle organisations and regional event organising bodies
bicycle websites and periodical publications
racing rules and regulations
event policies and procedures relating to use of work areas, authorities and lines of communication
work procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment
manufacturer/component supplier specifications and application procedures for materials, tools and equipment
Australian Design Rules
WHS requirements
WHS 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
WHS
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
WHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination
manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice
safe work procedures
reporting and recording procedures
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
perform mechanical support activities in a cycling event for a minimum duration of one (1) day on at least two (2) occasions, including:
working to required team/event standards
identifying and applying team requirements, controlling body and event category rules and regulations
correctly applying safety procedures and using personal protective equipment
working effectively with others
modifying activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
maintain and apply knowledge of current bicycle technology.
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:
information relevant to cycling bodies/organisations and events
equipment and tooling appropriate to work operations in a cycling event environment
computer with internet connection
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.
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:
perform mechanical support activities in a cycling event for a minimum duration of one (1) day on at least two (2) occasions, including:
working to required team/event standards
identifying and applying team requirements, controlling body and event category rules and regulations
correctly applying safety procedures and using personal protective equipment
working effectively with others
modifying activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
maintain and apply knowledge of current bicycle technology.
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:
information relevant to cycling bodies/organisations and events
equipment and tooling appropriate to work operations in a cycling event environment
computer with internet connection
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7581 | AURB354501A | Provide mechanical support to cycling events | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXE50 | AURBTA007 | Provide mechanical support during cycling events | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J390 | AUR30212 | Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations | Qualification |