Required skills

problemsolving skills to

negotiate hazards and obstacles

modify cycling technique to account for changes in terrain

conduct pre and post cycling checks and maintenance on bicycle

planning and organising skills to source and allocate bicycle and equipment to enable safe offroad cycling

problemsolving skills to navigate the chosen route

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 and rider etiquette to enable safe conduct of all off road cycling activities

minimal impact cycling codes to ensure protection of the environment

equipment and bicycle types construction features characteristics and technology used for offroad cycling

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

maintenance tools and spare parts to conduct routine and non routine maintenance checks and repairs

cycling techniques applicable to different terrain

hazards obstacles and risks associated with offroad cycling and how to negotiate these

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their effect 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

plans equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions

applies riding skills to safely negotiate route and identify and negotiate hazards obstacles and risks while maintaining personal and group safety

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

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple offroad cycling activities on easy to intermediate terrain types to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

an offroad cycling location with gravel roads single tracks and easy to intermediate terrain to allow cyclist to demonstrate a variety of techniques

a qualified leader or supervisor

offroad cycling navigation tools spare parts and safety equipment

resources and information to plan and prepare for the activity

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

observation of safe participation and demonstration of offroad cycling techniques over easy to intermediate terrain

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

observation of conducting routine and nonroutine 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

SISONAVA Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISONAVA Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment

SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment.

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:

Hazards may include:

Obstacles may include:

Risks may include:

Bicycle may include:

Correctly proportioned may include:

Terrain may include:

Equipment may include:

Spares and tools may include:

Comfort items may include:

Load may include:

Riding skills may include:

Cornering techniques may include:

Maintenance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: