Required skills

communication skills to discuss and ask questions about offhighway motorcycle parts tools and spare parts with instructor

problemsolving skills to determine appropriate tools for undertaking servicing maintenance and repairs

planning and organising skills to ensure all necessary equipment is in good working order

motorcycle maintenance and repair skills to check prevent and repair common faults and deficiencies on an offhighway motorcycle

Required knowledge

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

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to adhere to relevant road and traffic acts

minimal impact motorcycling codes to enable protection of the environment

equipment types characteristics and technology used for offhighway motorcycling the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

maintenance tools and kits commonly used to repair and maintain offhighway motorcycles

maintenance and repair of offhighway motorcycling equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

features of offhighway motorcycles and motorcycling equipment that provide comfort and safety

aspects of offhighway motorcycle setup and construction features that affect performance

adjustment of controls for maximum efficiency and rider comfort and safety

emergency procedures and potential hazards 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

identifies offhighway motorcycle features parts and tools correctly

refers to appropriate sources regarding offhighway motorcycle selection to select a suitable motorcycle that meets the needs size and proportions of the rider

follows written and verbal instructions to accurately apply knowledge of correct offhighway motorcycle functioning and safety based on the manufacturers recommendations

selects and safely utilises tools to repair common offhighway motorcycle deficiencies such as dirty oil and air filters and punctured tyres or refers motorcycle to be serviced as required

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure application of routine checks maintenance and repairs that are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources such as relevant information on offhighway motorcycle selection

offhighway motorcycles in a suitable outdoor environment that allows motorcycle repairs and maintenance to take place

personal protective equipment

appropriate equipment such as offhighway motorcycle tools repair kits 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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

observation of preroutine safety checks of offhighway motorcycle parts and appropriate repairs made to any deficiency

observation of safe participation and demonstration of repair and maintenance skills such as a puncture repair

portfolio showing evidence of research into offhighway motorcycle options

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

SISOTBRA Demonstrate basic off highway motorcycling skills

SISOTBR202A Demonstrate basic off- highway motorcycling skills.

Sourcesof information may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Aspects of setup may include:

Controls may include:

Accessories may include:

Rider comfort may include:

Off-highway motorcycle parts may include:

Servicing may include:

Regular maintenance tasks may include:

Tools and spare parts may include: