This unit applies to those working as assistant cycling tour guides or support staff under supervision. This may include those working for private cycling clubs and those carrying out bike safe courses and educational activities for school children.

This unit may also apply to outdoor recreation leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers, volunteer groups, not-for-profit organisations or government agencies.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Select a bike for cycle touring.

1.1. Identify sources of information about bike selection can be gained.

1.2. Identify bike options and justify reasons for selecting one bike over another.

1.3. Select a bike, ensuring that it meets the needs, size and proportions of the rider.

2. Set up and maintain a bike for cycle touring.

2.1. Clean bike to prevent damage.

2.2. Identify cycling tools and spare parts.

2.3. Check and adjust bike parts to ensure functioning and safety according to manufacturer's recommendations and organisational policies and procedures.

2.4. Identify bike parts requiring lubrication, and apply lubrication where required.

2.5. Fix a broken chain according to manufacturers recommendations and organisational policies and procedures.

2.6. Replace a cable according to manufacturer's recommendations and organisational policies and procedures.

2.7. Repair a puncture according to manufacturer's recommendations and organisational policies and procedures.

Required skills

communication skills to discuss and ask questions about bike parts, tools and spare parts with instructor

problem-solving skills to:

select appropriate tools for required bicycle repairs

check, prevent and repair common faults and deficiencies on a touring bicycle.

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all maintenance tasks

equipment and accessory types, characteristics and technology used for tour cycling, the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment, and factors affecting selection of equipment

care and maintenance of cycling equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

construction features of bicycles and their use on road, off road and multi purpose

maintenance tools and kits commonly used to repair tour bicycles

cycling equipment and bicycle features that provide comfort

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:

refers to sources on bike selection to selects a bicycle for personal use that meets the needs, size and proportions of the rider

identifies bicycle features, parts and tools and conducts routine checks and repairs on a bicycle to ensure it is suitably proportioned and in good working order

applies knowledge of bicycle functioning and safety to select and use tools to repair common bicycle deficiencies, such as a broken chain and punctured tyres.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure application of routine maintenance checks and repairs on bicycles to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

resources and information on bicycle selection

a bicycle

bicycle repair and maintenance products and equipment.

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 selecting bicycles, with evidence of reference to resources

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of bicycle parts and their function

observation of conducting pre-cycling routine maintenance checks and repairs on bicycle parts

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

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

SISOCYT202A Demonstrate basic cycling skills.

Guidance information for assessment

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.

Sources may include:

internet

shops

manufacturers

clubs.

Bike options may include:

mountain bike

road bike

hybrid bike

fixed gear.

Reasons for selecting may include:

dominant use

cost

maintenance.

Needs, size and proportions may include:

frame size

seat height and position

handlebar height

distance from the seat to handlebars.

Tools and spare parts may include:

allen keys

spare tube, tyres and tyre levers

puncture repair kit

spanner set and or shifter

lubricant and degreaser

pump.

Bike parts may include:

frame

wheels

tyres

brake pads and cables

pedals

seat

handlebars

shifters

derailleur

suspension systems

gears and cables.

Unit sector

Outdoor Recreation

This unit contains employability skills.