Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Workplace instructions may include:
computer-generated instructions
verbal instructions
written instructions.
Job requirements may include:
bicycle inspection and adjustment methods, processes and equipment.
Bicycles may include:
bikes with and without gears, and lever operated brakes
mountain, road, hybrid, BMX, track and time trial models and sizes.
Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements:
are those prescribed under legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and workplace policies and procedures
may include:
protective clothing and equipment
use of tools and equipment
handling of material
use of fire-fighting equipment
first aid equipment
hazard control, including control of hazardous materials and toxic substances.
Adjustments may include those to:
brakes
suspension
chain tension
pedals and crank
wheel bearings
seat
handlebars and steering
gears
spokes.
Appropriate tools may include
hand tools
hand, power and air tools
specialised bicycle repair tools
floor stands, workbench.
Documentation may include:
warranty information
job card or work order
workplace computerised or written customer records and invoice.

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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
observe safety procedures and requirements
select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
preform a range of adjustment tasks on a minimum of three different bicycles with real or simulated adjustment requirements according to workplace, manufacturer and component supplier requirements
complete workplace documentation
present bicycle in a condition that complies with workplace requirements.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
bicycles and bicycle components
equipment, hand and power tools and specialised repair tools and equipment appropriate to adjusting bicycles
specifications and workplace instructions.
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 the 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 correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.