Carry out routine maintenance on a cycle

P5.1 manufacturer’s approved examination methods

P5.2 your workplace procedures

P5.3 health, safety and environmental requirements

P6 carry out adjustments following:

P6.1 working methods and procedures 

P6.2 legislation, including waste disposal

P6.3 correct use of tools and equipment

P7 work in a way which minimises the risk of:

P7.1 damage to the cycle, its systems and components

P7.2 damage to your working premises or the environment

P7.3 injury to self and others

P8 use suitable check methods to accurately evaluate the performance of all systems and components to ensure cycle operates to required specification

P9 promptly report any problems or issues relating to the cycle’s condition or conformity to the relevant person(s) 

P10 ensure your cycle maintenance records are accurate, complete and promptly passed to the relevant person(s) in the format required

P11 complete all cycle maintenance activities within the agreed timescale

P12 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant persons(s)

K3.1 recording cycle maintenance work and any variations from the original cycle specification or condition

K3.2 the referral of problems

K3.3 reporting delays to the completion of work

K4 the importance of working within your level of competence and responsibility

K5 the importance of documenting maintenance information

K6 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress

K7 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s)

Tools and equipment

K8 how to select, prepare and use the tools and equipment necessary for carrying out routine maintenance

K9 how to ensure correct calibration (self/third party) of tools and equipment *

Use of technical information*

K10 how to find, interpret and use sources of current technical information for systematic check activities

K11 the importance of using the appropriate sources of technical information

Systematic check requirements *

K12 how to recognise pre-existing cosmetic damage to cycle systems and *components *

K13 how to work safely avoiding damage to the cycle, its systems and *components *

K14 how cycle systems operate for the type of cycles on which you work

K15 the different *stages of routine cycle maintenance

K16 how to store all the removed components safely following workplace procedures

K17 assess the serviceability of all removed components

K18 how to make adjustments to cycle systems and components

K19 the quality check process following the routine maintenance of a cycle, including lubrication

K20 how to rectify any faults highlighted during the quality check 

1.1. sensory

1.2. functional

1.3. measurement

2. Tools and equipment include:

2.1. hand tools

2.2. electrical tools

2.3. measuring equipment

2.4. bench mounted equipment

2.5. power tools

2.6. cleaning and degreasing equipment

3. Components are:

3.1. front and rear derailleurs

3.2. derailleur cables

3.3. chain

3.4. pedals

3.5. chainset and cranks

3.6. bottom bracket assembly

3.7. gear shift mechanisms

3.8. brake discs

3.9. brake pads

3.10. brake operation levers

3.11. brake cables

3.12. brake housing/casing

3.13. handlebars

3.14. headsets

3.15. front forks including suspension components

3.16. rear suspension components

3.17. wheels

3.18. saddle and stem

3.19. accessories 

4. Stages of routine cycle maintenance include:

4.1. degreasing

4.2. cleaning

4.3. lubricating

4.4. adjustment

5. Quality check process includes:

5.1. cleanliness

5.2. security

5.3. adjustment

5.4. lubrication

6. Lubrication includes:

6.1. rear derailleur

6.2. front derailleur

6.3. chain

6.4. pedal bearings

6.5. joints and pivots

6.6. gear and brake cables

7. Adjustments include:

7.1. rear derailleur h&l

7.2. front derailleur h&l

7.3. gear indexing, including cable tension adjustments

7.4. front brake lever travel

7.5. rear brake lever travel

7.6. brake adjustment screws, including brake balance

7.7. brake pad position

7.8. fork alignment

7.9. handlebars & headsets

7.10. wheel trueness / spoke tension

7.11. suspension travel and rebound

7.12. tyre pressure

7.13. security of e-components