Directory of Semiskilled Trades

Sector : 03 - Food Services and Tourism Info

8826 Bicycle Repair Attendant

The competency has been added.
M826
Field of application Bicycle repair attendants work in specialized bicycle or sports equipment stores, bicycle rental stores or self-service bike shops.
Other job titles Bicycle assembler-repairer in a self-service (do-it-yourself) bike shop; bicycle repairer

718 - Serve the customers of a sports equipment rental or repair business 2

Performance criteria

  • staying within the limits of the occupation
  • Courteous service
  • Attentiveness
  • Relevant, accurate and clear information provided
  • Accurate information entered on slips
  • Concern for customer safety and satisfaction

Tasks

  • Greet the client.
  • Interpret the request.
  • Provide information on the services offered.
  • Provide information on the use, maintenance or storage of equipment.
  • Present the health and safety rules.
  • Consider if it is appropriate to refuse to carry out an adjustment or repair.
  • Explain the work to be done and the approximate cost of the repair.
  • Fill in the slips or input the information.

832601 - Assemble a bicycle 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of manufacturer’s specifications
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of tools
  • Compliance with assembly plan
  • Careful handling of bicycle
  • Consideration of customers’ physical characteristics

Tasks

  • Read the work sheet.
  • Read the instruction manual.
  • Assemble bicycle parts.
  • Adjust brakes, chain tension and gears.
  • Adjust the handlebar, seat and pedals.
  • Grease or lubricate parts.
  • Check the tire pressure and add air, if necessary.
  • Check the wheel alignment and align the wheels, if necessary.
  • Check the installation of reflectors.
  • Fasten and screw on accessories (baby seats/child carriers, bag racks, baskets, bags) and make adjustments.
  • Check that the bicycle is working properly.
  • Fill out administrative forms and forward them to the appropriate department or person.

832602 - Maintain a bicycle 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of manufacturer’s specifications
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of tools
  • Properly functioning bicycle
  • Careful handling of bicycle
  • Concern for customer safety and satisfaction

Tasks

  • Read the work sheet.
  • Read the instruction manual.
  • Adjust the handlebar.
  • Adjust the seat.
  • Adjust the pedals.
  • Check the tire pressure and add air.
  • Grease or lubricate parts.
  • Check that the bicycle is working properly.
  • Fill out administrative forms and forward them to the appropriate department or person.

832603 - Repair a bicycle 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of manufacturer’s specifications
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of tools
  • Properly functioning bicycle
  • Careful handling of bicycle
  • Concern for customer safety and satisfaction

Tasks

  • Read the work sheet.
  • Read the instruction manual.
  • Replace parts: seat, pedals, chain, etc.
  • Repair brakes.
  • Repair a flat tire.
  • Check that the bicycle is working properly.
  • Fill out administrative forms and forward them to the appropriate department or person.

832604 - Provide mobile bicycle repair service Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • staying within the limits of the occupation
  • Observance of the Highway Safety Code
  • Appropriate judgment
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Civility
  • Concern for customer safety and satisfaction
  • Efficient work

Tasks

  • Check that everything is in order before going out on the road (condition of bicycle and accessories, toolkit, cellphone).
  • Put on uniform and helmet.
  • Ride out to bike parks. using a global positioning system (GPS).
  • Locate damaged bicycles.
  • Inspect or test bicycles in order to identify problems.
  • Determine whether a bicycle can be repaired on the spot or must be sent to the repair shop.
  • Perform the work on site or communicate with the appropriate person in the shop.
  • Fill out administrative forms and, once back in the shop, forward them to the appropriate department or person.

10 - Receive payment from customers Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Courteous service
  • Honesty
  • Accurate calculations and data entered
  • Proper use of computerized equipment

Tasks

  • Receive money and give change.
  • Use a cash register, computerized sales equipment or a point-of-sale terminal to receive payment by credit or debit card.
  • Charge amounts to customers’ accounts. Optional task or competency
  • Give receipts, sales slips, transaction records, etc.

505 - Keep the work areas clean and orderly in a sports equipment rental or repair business 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Compliance with the storage or warehousing plan
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Put away tools, parts, materials, products, etc.
  • Wipe workbenches and shelves.
  • Stock the workstation.
  • Sweep floors.
  • Salvage scrap materials for recycling or dispose of waste.
  • Empty garbage cans.
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.