Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan appropriate offhighway motorcycling sessions

convey information about safety aspects

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan offhighway motorcycling sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing techniques

anticipate and respond to nonroutine situations according to contingency plan

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate motorcycles resources equipment and a suitable site

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for offhighway motorcycling

language and literacy skills to

produce offhighway motorcycling and instructional plans for the session

complete postsession participant and self evaluations

instructional techniques to suit a range of participants needs characteristics and learning styles to enable effective modification of instruction according to participant needs

emergency response skills appropriate to the site to enable initial response to emergencies while instructing offhighway motorcycling activities

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of offhighway motorcycling sessions

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

offhighway motorcycling codes and rider etiquette to understand rights and responsibilities and maintain safety of other riders 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 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

personal and protective motorcycling gear and the design and or construction features that make it appropriate for offhighway motorcycling activities

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

offhighway motorcycling techniques and common communication methods used between participants to reduce risk during activities

offhighway motorcycling maintenance tools and spare parts to conduct motorcycle checks and repairs

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

hazards obstacles and risks associated with offhighway motorcycling and methods of safe negotiation or avoidance

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 offhighway motorcycling sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

applies and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to observe and monitor the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve 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 offhighway motorcycling activities 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 offhighway motorcycling location with suitable tracks and trails for the conduct of instructional sessions

a group of participants to take part in offhighway motorcycling sessions

offhighway motorcycles and equipment such as helmets lights reflectors protective clothing and footwear

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan instruct and document offhighway motorcycling 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 offhighway motorcycling activities

observation of safe offhighway motorcycling instruction monitoring and adjustment according to participants needs and characteristics

portfolio of offhighway motorcycling 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

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Off-highway motorcycling plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Hazards may include:

Obstacles may include:

Risks may include:

Relevantsources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Contingency plans may include:

Off-highway motorcycle may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Repair kit may include:

Relevant information may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Off-highway motorcycling knowledge may include:

Advanced motorcycling skills may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Opportunities may include:

Relevant aspects may include: