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Repair and overhaul bicycle wheels and hubs
Repair and overhaul bicycle wheels and hubs
Unit of competency
National Code
AURBTJ3004
AURBTJ3004
State Code
WF058
WF058
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
030599 - Automotive Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to repair a range of bicycle wheels with different hub, spoke and rim configurations.It requires the ability to understand specifications and use tools and equipment to inspect, repair/overhaul and test bicycle wheels and hubs.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect bicycle wheel and hub
- 1.1. Check customer requirements and intended use of the unit in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2. Inspect bicycle wheel and hub for faults and worn or damaged components
- 1.3. Determine repairs by visual, aural and tactile inspections and measurements
- 1.4. Compare conditions found with bicycle wheel and hub specifications and customer use requirements
- 1.5. Identify repair options for bicycle wheel and hub in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.6. Document and cost repairs and obtain customer approval for work to be undertaken
2. Prepare for repair/overhaul of bicycle wheel and hub
- 2.1. Plan repair/overhaul sequence, including post-repair testing and checking process
- 2.2. Determine availability of tooling and equipment
- 2.3. Prepare parts list and determine availability of replacement components
- 2.4. Identify additional persons to assist in repair process and confirm availability
- 2.5. Select tooling and equipment to meet job requirements and check for good working order
3. Repair/overhaul and test bicycle wheel and hub
- 3.1. Repair/overhaul bicycle wheel and hub according to plan
- 3.2. Use personal safety equipment and precautions to protect others in the workplace
- 3.3. Handle, maintain and use tooling and equipment in accordance with workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements
- 3.4. Check customer requirements and bicycle wheel and hub specifications following repair/overhaul procedures
- 3.5. Operate repaired bicycle wheel and hub through full range, noting test results, including non-conformity
- 3.6. Check repaired bicycle wheel and hub, complete adjustments and alignments and prepare unit for delivery
4. Complete work and clean up
- 4.1. Store portable tooling and equipment in approved designated areas
- 4.2. Update workplace records, customer file and warranty information as required by enterprise
- 4.3. Clean up work area and dispose of waste in accordance with workplace procedures
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.
Bicycle wheels and hubs
Bicycle wheels and hubs may include:
spoked, disk and tri-spoked wheels
steel, aluminium, deep dish, aero, composite material and disc type rims
quick release, Allen head and nut wheel fasteners
vertical and horizontal frame lugs
high flange, low flange and integrated brake hubs
disk, drum and coaster and internal foot brake hubs
metal and composite hub material
loose ball, cage and roller bearings
steel, aluminium and composite spoke material
straight gauge, double butted and bladed spokes
spoke nipples
spoke lacing patterns
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
hand tooling
hand-held power tooling
floor stands, workbench and wheel jigs
Materials
Materials may include:
a range of bicycle wheels and hubs
parts suitable for use in wheels and hubs
lubricants
cleaning materials
Wheel and hub repair methods
Wheel and hub repair methods are to include:
replacing spokes
tensioning spokes
wheel truing
rebuild/regrease front wheel hub
rebuild/regrease rear wheel hub
Testing
Testing is to confirm:
safety 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 repairing bicycle wheels, hubs and components
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
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.
Bicycle wheels and hubs
Bicycle wheels and hubs may include:
spoked, disk and tri-spoked wheels
steel, aluminium, deep dish, aero, composite material and disc type rims
quick release, Allen head and nut wheel fasteners
vertical and horizontal frame lugs
high flange, low flange and integrated brake hubs
disk, drum and coaster and internal foot brake hubs
metal and composite hub material
loose ball, cage and roller bearings
steel, aluminium and composite spoke material
straight gauge, double butted and bladed spokes
spoke nipples
spoke lacing patterns
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
hand tooling
hand-held power tooling
floor stands, workbench and wheel jigs
Materials
Materials may include:
a range of bicycle wheels and hubs
parts suitable for use in wheels and hubs
lubricants
cleaning materials
Wheel and hub repair methods
Wheel and hub repair methods are to include:
replacing spokes
tensioning spokes
wheel truing
rebuild/regrease front wheel hub
rebuild/regrease rear wheel hub
Testing
Testing is to confirm:
safety 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 repairing bicycle wheels, hubs and components
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 others involved in or affected by the work
select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
identify wear or faults in bicycle wheels and hubs
repair a range of different bicycle wheels and hubs to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
test bicycle wheels and hubs to manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
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 wheels, hubs and components
equipment, hand and power tools appropriate to repairing wheels and hubs
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.
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
complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
identify wear or faults in bicycle wheels and hubs
repair a range of different bicycle wheels and hubs to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
test bicycle wheels and hubs to manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
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 wheels, hubs and components
equipment, hand and power tools appropriate to repairing wheels and hubs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7577 | AURB318267A | Repair/overhaul bicycle wheels and hubs | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXE39 | AURBTJ004 | Repair and overhaul bicycle wheels and hubs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J390 | AUR30212 | Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations | Qualification |