Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an offroad cycling tour that meet their needs

convey information about the safety and logistical aspects of the tour

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable offroad cycling tours according to participants needs and abilities

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

conduct pre and post tour checks and maintenance on bicycles

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

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate equipment and location with suitable route

organise participants into manageable groups for offroad cycling

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the cycle tour

complete posttour participant and self evaluations

first aid maintenance and emergency response skills appropriate to offroad cycling to enable initial response in emergencies

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures and rider etiquette to enable safe conduct of all offroad cycle touring activities

minimal impact cycling codes to ensure protection of the environment

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 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 nonroutine maintenance checks and repairs

communication methods used between cyclists and motorists

offroad cycling techniques used according to different terrain and gradient

hazards obstacles and risks associated with offroad 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 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 activity constraints and guides and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner

applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems or variable factors that may arise during offroad 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 in offroad cycle touring activities in locations with suitable terrain to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

an offroad cycling location with suitable terrain to guide participants

participants to take part in offroad cycle tour

offroad cycling navigation tools spare parts and safety equipment

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan guide and document offroad cycling tours for a variety of participants

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 and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all offroad cycling activities throughout tour

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

review of offroad cycling tour plans

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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:

Relevantsources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Bicycles may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant information may include:

Variable factors may include:

Maintenance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: