Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan appropriate offroad cycling sessions

convey information about safety aspects

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan offroad cycling sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

allocate and coordinate bicycles resources equipment and a suitable site and route

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for cycling

language and literacy skills to

produce offroad cycling and instructional plans for the session

complete post session participant and self evaluations

emergency response skills appropriate to the site to enable initial response to emergencies while instructing offroad cycling activities

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of offroad cycling session

minimal impact cycling codes to enable protection of the environment

cycling codes and rider etiquette to understand cyclists rights and responsibilities and maintain safety of other cyclists and motorists

site 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

instruction techniques and theories applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

offroad cycling techniques and common communication methods used between participants to reduce risk during activities

maintenance tools and spare parts to conduct bicycle checks and repairs

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

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

safety emergency and first aid procedures relevant to the site 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 and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for offroad cycling sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve offroad cycling performance

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of offroad cycling activities that are appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

an offroad cycling location with suitable terrain for the conduct of instructional sessions

participants to take part in offroad cycling sessions

offroad cycling navigation tools spare parts safety and teaching equipment

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan instruct and document offroad cycling sessions 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 processes such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all offroad cycling activities

observation of safe offroad cycling instruction monitoring and adjustment according to participants needs and characteristics

portfolio of offroad cycling session 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

Characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Off-road cycling plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Obstacles may include:

Risks may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Contingency plans may include:

Bicycles may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant information may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Required cycling knowledge may include:

Relevant aspects may include: