Unit Award Scheme

119682 TIGHTENING NUTS AND BOLTS ON A BICYCLE USING A TORQUE WRENCH

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	select an appropriate sized torque wrench	Summary sheet
2	find the appropriate torque setting for the tasks from the appropriate workshop manual or website	Summary sheet
3	set the torque wrench to the correct torque	Summary sheet
4	attach the correct sized socket, hex, or allen key to the torque wrench and torque the nuts and bolts to the correct setting and in the correct sequence	Summary sheet
5	return the torque wrench setting to zero	Summary sheet
experienced
6	watching a teacher demonstration of tightening the required fixings on a bicycle	Summary sheet
7	using at least two specialist hand tools	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
8	the main health and safety aspects of using a torque wrench	Summary sheet
9	the correct size of adapter needed, for example 1/4, 3/8 or 1/2 drive bit	Summary sheet
10	the correct setting to use, for example Nm (newton metres) or FTLBS (foot pounds)	Summary sheet
11	the difference between imperial and metric units.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 24 October 2023Level - Entry Level