bicycle mechanics
Technicalities over mechanics in bicycles and related topics in order to perform a wide range of repais in bicycles.
Bicycle assemblers build, tune and ensure good working order of all types of bicycles such as mountain bikes, road bikes, children’s bikes etc. They also assemble accessory products like tag-alongs and trailers.
Competences and skills
31 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
3 competencesmechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
quality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceinstall transport equipment lighting
Install lighting elements in transport equipment according to blueprints and other technical plans.
Cross-sector
8 competencesalign components
Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.
apply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
fasten components
Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.
read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
use power tools
Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.
use technical documentation
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competenceelectricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
Optional skills and competences 18 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencescarry out repair of vehicles
Provide repair for vehicles and routine level checks, such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters, repair engine failures; repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replace parts and components; repair body damage.
identify customer's needs
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
identify parts requested by customers
Ask the client questions in order to identify the specific parts he needs, taking into account the car type and year of construction; search for the exact parts described.
mix paints for vehicles
Select appropriate paint varieties and mix paint using mixing equipment and according to the colour formulas presented by vehicle manufacturers.
write records for repairs
Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.
Cross-sector
13 competencesinspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
inspect repaired tyres
Inspect the rebuffed and fully vulcanized tyres in order to detect if any flaws are still present.
inspect worn tyres
Evaluate the worn tyres and check at possible damages (cuts, cracks, etc) in order to determine possible retread.
maintain braking system
Maintain the system that stops motor vehicles and bicycles. Identify problems such as leakages. Make repairs if necessary by using hand and power tools.
operate drill press
Operate a semi-automated, semi-manual drill press to drill holes in a work piece, safely and according to regulations.
operate soldering equipment
Use soldering equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, such as a soldering gun, soldering torch, gas-powered iron, and others.
operate welding equipment
Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.
order supplies
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
recognise signs of corrosion
Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.
remove paint
Remove paint by using chemical strippers, a heat gun, sanding or scraping the surface.
replace tyres
Replace worn out or broken tyres of motor vehicles by using hand and power tools. Choose new tyres according to customer requirements and motor vehicle model.
tune bicycles
Make sure bicycles are in good working order. Make performance adjustments using hand tools.
use painting equipment
Use brushes, rollers, spray guns and other painting equipment in accordance with the work.