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Identify and select components for custom bicycles

Identify and select components for custom bicycles

Unit of competency
National Code
AURBTA3006
State Code
WF046
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to calculate measurements and select bicycle components to meet the client's cycling requirements.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather information about the client
  • 1.1. Check and confirm customer requirements, including price range and intended use of the unit
  • 1.2. Assess physical attributes and riding style of customer by discussion, observation and measurements
  • 1.3. Discuss features and benefits of various frame materials and designs with customer
  • 1.4. Use sizing cycle, or other methods, to analyse optimum bicycle measurements and set-up
2. Select bicycle frame or specify measurements for custom frame
  • 2.1. Identify suitable frame types and configurations to match customer requirements
  • 2.2. Research bicycle design principles and check available custom builders, stock item suppliers and specifications
  • 2.3. If stock frame preferred, check frame measurements and select frame to match rider's size and intended use
  • 2.4. If custom frame preferred, calculate measurements and decide on frame material and build method
3. Select wheels or specify wheel building requirements
  • 3.1. Determine wheel size to suit frame measurements
  • 3.2. Identify rims, spokes and hub types to suit intended use of unit
  • 3.3. Discuss features and benefits of various wheel designs and components with customer
  • 3.4. Select stock wheels and components or calculate specifications and design for custom wheels
4. Select bicycle components
  • 4.1. Research catalogues and suppliers of bicycle components and discuss options with customer
  • 4.2. Select components to suit bicycle design and intended use within price range
5. Confirm details for custom bicycle
  • 5.1. Specify custom paint requirements, if required
  • 5.2. Prepare parts list and determine availability
  • 5.3. Calculate and document costs and obtain customer approval
6. Prepare bicycle for delivery
  • 6.1. Check the assembled custom bicycle for correct operation and specifications
  • 6.2. Make adjustments, if required, and prepare unit for delivery to the customer
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:
mountain, road, hybrid, touring, BMX, track and trials models
Bicycle measurements
Bicycle measurements may include:
fork rake or offset
fork trail
head tube length and angle (steering axis)
wheelbase
front centre
bottom bracket drop
seat tube length and angle
top tube length
setback
stem length
saddle height
Client physical attributes
Client physical attributes to be considered may include:
height
body shape and weight distribution
length of arms and legs
fitness, injuries and style of cycling
Bicycle frames
Bicycle frames may include:
steel, lugged, brazed or welded
titanium
composite material
lugged, brazed or welded
carbon fibre
stock items or custom built
Bicycle components
Bicycle components may include:
wheels, rims, spokes and hubs
handlebars and headset
forks and suspension
saddle and seat post
cassette, chain rim, chain and crank
pedals
front and rear derailleur
bottom bracket
brake, brake lever and brake shift
racks, lights and other accessories
Information/documents
Information/documents may include:
hardcopy and electronic media
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 designing 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 policy 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
identify and assess variables that affect cycling comfort, stability, efficiency and aerodynamics
apply mechanical principles and measurements to select or design a bicycle frame to meet client and intended use requirements
select components to complement the bicycle design and to meet client and intended use requirements
check the custom bicycle operation, make adjustments and prepare for delivery to the customer.
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 frames and components
fitting equipment (e.g. sizing bicycle, video equipment and measuring equipment)
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
D7580 AURB332301A Specify and select components for a custom bicycle Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AXE52 AURBTA006 Assemble components for custom bicycles Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J390 AUR30212 Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations Qualification