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Select and adjust bicycle to fit rider

Select and adjust bicycle to fit rider

Unit of competency
National Code
AURBCA2002
State Code
WF039
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
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
5
Description
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.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. 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
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
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 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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7570 AURB254401A Select and adjust bicycle to fit rider Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AXE57 AURBCA002 Select and adjust bicycles to fit riders Unit of competency