Lifeskills Challenge | Basic bicycle maintenance

Basic bicycle maintenance

Notional learning hours	30
Level	Entry 3
Subject area	Citizenship
Preparing for Adulthood pathway	Employment Independent living and housing
Vocational area	Sport and leisure
Skill	Ability to learn Problem solving
Learning aim	The learner will be able to maintain and repair a push bike.
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What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

Explain what could happen if a bike is not properly maintained
State how they would recognise a bike is unsafe
List the parts of a bike that need to be maintained
Identify at least three checks that should be carried out regularly to maintain a bike
State how often maintenance checks should be performed

Show they can identity the different parts of the bike frame, seat, pedals, and handlebars eg forks, seat post, head tube, handle bar grips, crank arm
Show they can choose the correct tool for adjusting, replacing and repairing parts of a bike eg hex key, spanner
Demonstrate they can adjust, replace and repair the seat on a bike
Demonstrate they can adjust, replace and repair the pedals on a bike
Demonstrate they can adjust, replace and repair the handlebars on a bike