Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan overnight cycling tours that meet their needs

convey information about the safety and logistical aspects of tours

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

make decisions about potential hazards obstacles and risks that may affect tours

conduct pre and post tour touring bicycle checks and maintenance

modify aspects of tours according to all variable factors and nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate touring bicycles equipment and location with suitable roads and provision for overnight stay

organise participants into manageable groups for cycling

language and literacy skills to

produce overnight cycling touring plans

complete post tour participant and self evaluations

first aid maintenance and emergency response skills appropriate to the overnight cycling tour to enable initial response in emergencies

Required knowledge

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

minimal impact cycling codes to ensure protection of the environment

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

location specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential hazards and any special restrictions applying to the area

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

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 conduct routine and nonroutine maintenance checks and repairs

communication methods used between cyclists and motorists

cycling techniques used according to different terrain and gradient

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

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

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during the overnight cycle tour

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

plans within overnight tour constraints and guides and monitors group to maintain safety and group cohesion

applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems or variable factors that may arise during overnight cycling tours

encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the safe guiding of groups on overnight and extended cycling tours on roads that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan guide and document overnight tours

a location suitable to guide overnight and extended cycling tours

participants to take part in overnight cycle touring

cycling overnight navigation and safety equipment and tools and spare parts

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

observation of planning and guiding processes and interacting with participants including conveying information for safe participation

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all overnight cycling activities throughout tour

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure

review of overnight cycling tour plans

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following unit or units

SISOOPSA Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site

SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site

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

Guidance information for assessment

Condition of participants may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Group objectives may include:

Hazards may include:

Obstacles may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Touring bicycle may include:

Equipment may include:

Pre-departure checks may include:

Relevant information may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Variable factors may include:

Maintenance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: