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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan for the off-highway motorcycle ride.
  2. Select equipment and conduct pre start checks.
  3. Apply off-highway motorcycling skills.
  4. Evaluate the off-highway motorcycle ride.

Required Skills

Required skills

problemsolving skills to

safely negotiate hazards and obstacles while riding

modify riding technique to account for changes in terrain and conditions

conduct pre start and running maintenance checks and repairs of offhighway motorcycle

planning and organising skills to source and allocate necessary offhighway motorcycle apparel and equipment to enable safe riding on moderate todifficult terrain withhazards

planning and organising skills to source and allocate necessary off-highway motorcycle, apparel and equipment to enable safe riding on moderate todifficult terrain withhazards

communication skills to interact with other motorcyclists cyclists and motorists to make intentions clear

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 to enable safe conduct of all offhighway motorcycling activities

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

minimal impact offhighway motorcycling codes to enable protection of the environment

offhighway motorcycling codes to understand motorcyclists rights and responsibilities off the road and maintain safety of other users

equipment and offhighway motorcycle types construction features characteristics and technology used for offhighway motorcycling and the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment to enable appropriate selection use and maintenance of equipment

personal apparel and additional safety attire and the design and or construction features that make it appropriate for offhighway motorcycling activities

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

common communication methods used in offhighway motorcycling

advanced offhighway motorcycling techniques to enable safe and efficient offhighway travel in moderate todifficult terrain

advanced off-highway motorcycling techniques to enable safe and efficient off-highway travel in moderate todifficult terrain

hazards obstacles and risks associated with offhighway motorcycling and how to negotiate these

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

emergency and first aid procedures relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and others

Evidence Required

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

applies relevant planning processes for offhighway motorcycling activities and conducts accurate routine checks and maintenance of motorcycle and equipment

takes measures to guard personal and group safety by identifying and negotiating obstacles hazards and risks and selecting apparel that is suitable to all possible weather conditions

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple offhighway motorcycling activities on moderate to difficult terrain to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also include access to

an offhighway location with a variety of moderate to difficult terrain

an offhighway motorcycle

apparel and equipment such as helmet safe footwear and protective clothing

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 risks associated with offhighway motorcycling

observation of safe participation and demonstration of advanced offhighway motorcycling techniques over moderate to difficult terrain including maintenance checks and repairs

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

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

TLIHD Interpret road maps and navigate predetermined routes

TLIH107D Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Food and water requirements may include:

range of foods

perishability

hydration.

Track and trail may include:

private or freehold land

main access road

minor access road,

track

fire trail.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions

times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Relevant legislation may include:

roads and traffic Acts

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety:

use, maintenance and storage of motorcycles and equipment

risk management

noise level requirements

communication protocols

code of ethics.

Relevantsources may include:

Bureau of Meteorology

media

land managers or agencies

local knowledge.

Weather and environmental information may include:

satellite images

daily and weekly forecasts

local meteorological conditions

maximum and minimum temperatures

event warnings

river levels

synoptic charts

high and low tide predictions.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards.

Obstacles may include:

creeks and water masses

tree branches and logs

ruts

large bumps

depressions and pot holes.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

unforseen weather event

lost party or party member

equipment failure.

Communication system may include:

calls

radio

hand signals

Off-highway motorcycle may include:

off-highway motorcycles

trailers

farm or agriculture motorcycles.

Apparel and equipment may include:

helmet

safe footwear or boots

protective clothing

map

goggles

first aid kits

tools and spare parts or in-field repair kits.

Additional safety attire may include:

knee guards

elbow guards

kidney belt

body armour

armoured jacket.

Pre start checks may include:

tyres and wheels

controls and cables

lights and electrics

oil and fuel

chain or drive shaft

chassis

suspension.

Moderate to difficult terrain may include:

long steep inclinesincorporating loose surfaces and step-ups along the incline

long steep declines incorporating loose surfaces andstep-downs along the decline

cross slope motorcycling involving irregular terrain

deep water crossings

single lane unformed tracks

irregular sandy or muddy terrain

very rough rocky ground

snow or ice

large natural obstacles

large man made obstacles.

Advanced motorcycling techniques may include:

throttle, clutch and brake control

balance or weight distribution

standing or sitting position

angle of approach to various obstacles

take off and landing pointson varied terrains and obstacles

reading terrain for traction variables

appropriate and timely gear selection

off-highway motorcycle setup

appropriate navigation skills

Measures may include:

observation of traffic and other motorcyclists

maintenance of safe distance from other riders

safe falling and arrest

communication strategies with cyclists, motorists and other users.

use of appropriate speed for the terrain and conditions

observation of weather conditions and terrain

adequate clothing, food and fluid intake.

Group safety may include:

speed

communication

distance from other motorcyclists

appropriate group riding techniques.

Relevant aspects may include:

objectives

planning process

activity site

weather

equipment selection

clothing selection

food selection

group feedback

directing techniques