This unit applies to off-highway motorcycling instructors who are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating off-highway motorcycling instructional sessions for groups of participants.

This may apply to those working as leaders for private dirt bike schools or clubs, outdoor education or adventure providers, volunteer groups, not for profit organisations or government agencies.

SISOTBR201A Select, set up and maintain an off-highway motorcycle

SISOTBR202A Demonstrate basic off-highway motorcycling skills.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan an off-highway motorcycling session.

1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.

1.2. Assess participant's current off-highway motorcycling knowledge in order to determine the session'saims and objectives.

1.3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.

1.4. Develop an off-highway motorcycling plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.5. Select a suitable site for the session according to participant's needs, session's aims, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.6. Identify potential hazards and obstacles associated with off-highway motorcycling and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures.

1.7. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans.

2. Select and organise equipment and resources.

2.1. Select and access off-highway motorcycles, equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures.

2.2. Check motorcycles and equipment for safety and suitability according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations.

2.3. Correct any motorcycle and or equipment deficiencies and adjust to ensure personal comfort.

2.4. Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure their suitability to the location and activity.

2.5. Arrange, where required, protective and or safety clothing for each participant.

3. Brief participants

3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the off-highway motorcycling session in a manner appropriate to the participants.

3.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.

3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while participating in motorcycling activities.

3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.

3.5. Check and confirm that all participants' motorcycles and equipment are fitted and adjusted, and clothing and footwear is suitable.

4. Instruct an off-highway motorcycling session.

4.1. Conduct introductory activities, where required, to reduce the risk of injury.

4.2. Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart required activity specificknowledge, basic motorcycling skills, and safety procedures.

4.3. Monitor individual participant's performance during off-highway motorcycling session.

4.4. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their basic off-highway motorcycling skills and knowledge.

5. Complete post session responsibilities.

5.1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

5.2. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.

5.3. Apply feedback and assessment to evaluate relevant aspects of the off-highway motorcycling session and determine the level of learning achieved.

5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future off-highway motorcycling instructional sessions.

Required skills

communication skills to:

consult with participants to plan appropriate off-highway motorcycling sessions

convey information about safety aspects

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problem-solving skills to:

plan off-highway motorcycling sessions according to participant's needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing techniques

anticipate and respond to non routine 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 off-highway motorcycling

language and literacy skills to:

produce off-highway motorcycling and instructional plans for the session

complete post-session participant and self evaluations,

apply for permission to use a suitable site to instruct a group

instructional techniques to suit a range of participant's needs, characteristics and learning styles

emergency response skills appropriate to the site to enable initial response to emergencies while instructing off-highway motorcycling activities.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of off-highway motorcycling sessions

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

off-highway 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 off-highway 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 off-highway motorcycling activities

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

off-highway motorcycling techniques and common communication methods used between participants to reduce risk during activities

off-highway 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 off-highway 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 off-highway motorcycling sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics

applies and modifies instructional techniques 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 off-highway 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 off-highway motorcycling location with suitable tracks and trails for the conduct of instructional sessions

a group of participants to take part

off-highway 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 off-highway 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 off-highway motorcycling activities

observation of safe off-highway motorcycling instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics

portfolio of off-highway motorcycling session plans

third-party 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

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.

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

age

cultural and situational factors

previous experience

fitness level and physical capabilities

injuries and illnesses.

Session's aims and objectives may include:

developing motorcycling skills

education

personal development

therapy

fitness targets

recreation.

Instructional plan may include:

off-highway motorcycling activities

duration of activities.

Off-highway motorcycling plan may include:

session's aims and objectives

date, time and duration

off-highway motorcycling site

instructor and participant ratios

off-highway motorcycles, equipment and resources

weather details

safety requirements.

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 and maintenance of motorcycles and equipment

risk management procedures

time and budget constraints

communication protocols

confidentiality of participant information

environmental and noise level regulations

code of ethics

support personnel.

Hazards may include:

loose gravel

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

ruts

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards.

Obstacles may include:

bridges

water on road

trees, bushes and roots

bumps

depressions and pot holes

drainage grates.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment failure.

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

maximum and minimum temperatures

event warnings

river levels

synoptic charts

high and low tide predictions.

Contingency plans may include:

change in weather and or conditions

motorcycle and or equipment failure

participant's needs

unavailability of equipment or suitable site.

Off-highway motorcycle may include:

off-highway motorcycles

trailers

farm or agriculture motorcycles.

Equipment may include:

helmet

footwear

protective clothing or body armour

eye protection

knee and elbow guards

kidney belt

gloves

Resources may include:

teaching aids

instructional tools.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Relevant information may include:

motorcycle, equipment and resource requirements, selection and use

safety procedures and risk management

possible hazards

minimal environmental impact practices

basic off-highway motorcycling techniques to negotiate various features

logistical details

activity boundaries or training area

communication

responsible and safe behaviour.

Communication system may include:

calls

radio

hand signals

Safety procedures may include:

checking motorcycle and equipment for damage

checking that equipment is correctly fitted

using emergency response, safety and maintenance equipment

assessing and outlining symptoms, treatment and prevention of common incidents or risks

determining safe areas and boundaries

removing, minimising or avoiding hazards

enforcing correct instructor or participant ratios

managing group in emergency situations

determining contingency and risk management plans.

Instructional techniques may include:

simple to complex

part to whole

chronological

known to unknown

D.E.D.I.C.T:

demonstrate

explain

demonstrate

instruct

critique

test

E.D.I.C.T:

explain

demonstrate

instruct

critique

test

I.D.E.A:

introduce

demonstrate

explain

apply

Off-highway motorcycling knowledge may include:

basic off-highway motorcycling skills and techniques

off-road features, hazards and obstacles

minimal impact practices

risk management

factors to consider when planning off-highway motorcycling activities

motorcycle and equipment selection, use and maintenance

communication systems.

Motorcycling skills may include:

key points of basic technique or skill

sequence or combination of skill to achieve effective or efficient results.

Participant's performance may include:

use of appropriate communication system

off-highway motorcycling technique

attitude and behaviour

negotiation of hazards and obstacles.

Opportunities may include:

off-highway motorcycling sites suitable to skill level

off-highway motorcycling clubs or groups in the local area.

Relevant aspects may include:

objectives

planning process

activity site

weather

equipment selection

clothing selection

food selection

instructional content

instructional technique

assessment technique

group feedback

directing techniques

rescue techniques employed.

Unit sector

Outdoor Recreation

This unit contains employability skills.