Elements and Performance Criteria

Hydraulic braking systems are to include master cylinders, hydraulic lines and mechanical linkages, cantilever disc and drum brakes, composite material brake pads, hydraulic linkages, manual adjustment and integrated brake and gear levers
Methods are to include:
on- and off-site repairs
repair and manual adjustments of hydraulic braking system components
communicating with customers
documenting and reporting repairs

Work requires individuals to demonstrate some judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment
Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions

OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation

Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management

Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures

Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice

Tooling and equipment may include specific repair and general workshop equipment and tooling, floor stands, work bench and air tooling

Materials may include spare parts and cleaning materials

Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers

Information sources may include, but are not limited to verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
Safe work procedures related to repairing of bicycle hydraulic braking systems
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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:

observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
repairing a range of bicycle hydraulic braking systems to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
testing bicycle hydraulic braking systems to manufacturer/component supplier specifications

Relationship to other units
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Underpinning knowledge

A working knowledge of:

OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
application of hydraulic principles
classification of bicycle hydraulic braking systems and identification of system components
purpose and requirements of bicycle hydraulic braking systems and their relationship to suspension, wheels, drivetrain, frame and steering
material and fluids used in bicycle hydraulic braking systems
braking system repair procedures and techniques
use of tooling and equipment
work organisation and planning processes
enterprise quality processes

Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.

Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:

Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:

Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to repair of bicycle hydraulic braking systems
(Level 1)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to customers and supervisors related to repair of bicycle hydraulic braking systems
(Level 1)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities for the repair of bicycle hydraulic braking systems
(Level 1)

Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by seeing and conveying information related to planning, sequencing and completion of the task
(Level 1)

Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to count and measure
(Level 1)

Solve problems
Establish diagnostic processes which identify methods of repairing bicycle hydraulic braking systems
(Level 1)

Use technology
Use workplace technology related to repairing of bicycle hydraulic braking systems
(Level 1)

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements

Specific resource requirements for this unit

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace
suitable area for safe testing of bicycle hydraulic braking systems
material relevant to repairing of bicycle hydraulic braking systems
equipment and hand and power tooling appropriate to repairing of bicycle hydraulic braking systems
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions