Required skills

problemsolving skills to

negotiate hazards and obstacles while cycling

modify cycling technique to account for changes in terrain and gradient

conduct pre and post tour checks and maintenance on touring bicycle

planning and organising skills to source and allocate necessary touring bicycle and equipment to enable safe cycle touring

communication skills to interact with other cyclists and motorists

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all onroad cycling activities

road rules cycling codes and rider etiquette to understand cyclists rights and responsibilities on the road and maintain safety of other cyclists and motorists

equipment and bicycle types construction features characteristics and technology used for onroad cycling and the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment to enable appropriate selection use and maintenance of equipment

personal and protective cycling gear and the design and or construction features that make it appropriate for onroad cycling activities

maintenance tools and spare parts to enable routine and nonroutine maintenance checks and repairs to be conducted

communication methods used between cyclists and motorists

cycling techniques used according to different terrain and gradient

hazards obstacles and risks associated with cycle touring and how to negotiate these

basic weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity

emergency and first aid procedures relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and others

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

applies relevant processes to plan equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions

applies rider etiquette to safely negotiate route and identify and negotiate hazards obstacles and risks

uses tools and spare parts to perform routine and nonroutine checks maintenance and repairs on the touring bicycle to ensure it is correctly proportioned and in safe working order

evaluates and reflects on own onroad cycling performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in onroad cycling activities on moderate to steep terrain types that reflect local conditions and are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information such as meteorological data to plan for the activity

a location with suitable roads and moderate to steep terrain

onroad cycling and navigation equipment tools and spare parts and safety equipment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of potential hazards obstacles and risks associated with onroad cycling

observation of safe participation and demonstration of onroad cycling techniques over various terrain and gradients

observation of dealing with hazards obstacles and contingencies such as bicycle or equipment failure and change in conditions

observation of conducting routine and nonroutine touring bicycle maintenance checks and repairs

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

TLIHD Interpret road maps and navigate predetermined routes

TLIH107D Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes.

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Hazards may include:

Obstacles may include:

Risks may include:

Touring bicycle may include:

Equipment may include:

Checks may include:

Correctly proportioned may include:

Comfort items may include:

Load may include:

Personal requirements may include:

Road may include:

Rider etiquette may include:

High level riding skills may include:

Tools and spare parts may include:

Maintenance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: