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Assess carbon fibre frames for repair
Assess carbon fibre frames for repair
Unit of competency
National Code
AURBTY4003
AURBTY4003
State Code
WF066
WF066
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2013
Field of Education
030599 - Automotive Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/07/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the extent of damage to carbon fibre bicycle frames, carry out simple repairs and facilitate complex repairs. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect bicycle frame
- 1.1. Gather bicycle history, including riding incidents and accidents, by discussion with customer
- 1.2. Inspect bicycle frame for faults, wear or damage using visual, aural and tactile inspections and measurements
- 1.3. Arrange for non-destructive testing, if required, and where available
- 1.4. Assess repair or replacement options for bicycle frame
- 1.5. Document and cost repair for customer approval in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.6. Obtain customer approval for work to be undertaken
2. Prepare for repair of bicycle frame
- 2.1. Plan repair sequence, including post-repair testing and checking process
- 2.2. Prepare list of parts and materials and determine availability
- 2.3. Identify need for additional persons to assist in repair process and make arrangements
- 2.4. Select and check tooling and equipment to meet job requirements
- 2.5. Prepare work area and set up equipment and materials
3. Repair bicycle frame
- 3.1. Use personal safety equipment and take precautions to protect others in the workplace
- 3.2. Use and maintain tooling and equipment in accordance with workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements
- 3.3. Prepare surface for repair avoiding contamination
- 3.4. Perform repair operations for bicycle frame according to plan
- 3.5. Seal the repaired area
- 3.6. Check bicycle frame specifications and test integrity of repair in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Complete work and clean up
- 4.1. Clean bicycle frame and prepare unit for delivery
- 4.2. Clean and store portable tooling and equipment in approved designated areas
- 4.3. Complete workplace records, customer file and warranty information as required by enterprise
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.
Carbon fibre bicycle frames
Carbon fibre bicycle frames may include:
all-terrain, touring, racing, recumbent and BMX bicycles
one piece construction
tubes joined directly or with lugs
Repair assessment
Repair assessment may include:
bicycle history and cause of damage
structural importance of, and stresses borne by, damaged area
frame construction method
cracks, chips, dents, loose joins and misalignment
non-destructive testing (X-ray, ultrasonic and acoustic)
strength and integrity of repair
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
specific repair and general workshop equipment and tooling
sanding tools
floor stands, workbench and frame jig
special purpose jigs and moulds
vacuum system
curing oven
Materials
Materials may include:
carbon fibre fabric and tapes of various grades and weights (FAW)
unidirectional and woven fabric and braided sock
epoxy resin of repair qualified type
shrink tape
vacuum bag consumables
suitable sandpaper (aluminium oxide)
cleaning materials
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 bicycle frames
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to bicycle safety
manufacturer specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian standards
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.
Carbon fibre bicycle frames
Carbon fibre bicycle frames may include:
all-terrain, touring, racing, recumbent and BMX bicycles
one piece construction
tubes joined directly or with lugs
Repair assessment
Repair assessment may include:
bicycle history and cause of damage
structural importance of, and stresses borne by, damaged area
frame construction method
cracks, chips, dents, loose joins and misalignment
non-destructive testing (X-ray, ultrasonic and acoustic)
strength and integrity of repair
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
specific repair and general workshop equipment and tooling
sanding tools
floor stands, workbench and frame jig
special purpose jigs and moulds
vacuum system
curing oven
Materials
Materials may include:
carbon fibre fabric and tapes of various grades and weights (FAW)
unidirectional and woven fabric and braided sock
epoxy resin of repair qualified type
shrink tape
vacuum bag consumables
suitable sandpaper (aluminium oxide)
cleaning materials
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 bicycle frames
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to bicycle safety
manufacturer specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian standards
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:
observe safety procedures and requirements
communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
inspect a range of damaged carbon fibre frames and accurately assess repair options
complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
complete minor repairs to a carbon fibre bicycle frame, including a cracked top tube, seat tube and seat stay.
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 damaged carbon fibre bicycle frames
material relevant to repairing carbon fibre bicycle frames
equipment and hand and power tooling appropriate to repairing carbon fibre bicycle frames
specifications and work 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 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:
observe safety procedures and requirements
communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
inspect a range of damaged carbon fibre frames and accurately assess repair options
complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
complete minor repairs to a carbon fibre bicycle frame, including a cracked top tube, seat tube and seat stay.
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 damaged carbon fibre bicycle frames
material relevant to repairing carbon fibre bicycle frames
equipment and hand and power tooling appropriate to repairing carbon fibre bicycle frames
specifications and work 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7584 | AURB428202A | Assess carbon fibre frames for repair | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXE30 | AURBTY003 | Repair carbon fibre bicycle frames | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J390 | AUR30212 | Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations | Qualification |