TLIC3038
Apply safe motorcycle riding behaviours


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required for higherorder safe motorcycle riding. This unit applies to motorcycle riders required to apply safe riding behaviours.

This includes higherorder skills involving broad cognitive, technical, communication and motorcycle management. It also requires knowledge about hazard perception, risk control and safe riding behaviour, judgement, decision making and multi-tasking that builds on rider licence requirements across a range of motorcycles and riding situations.

Safe riding behaviours are applied without supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Apply relevant legislation applicable to safe motorcycle riding

1.1

Current road rules and regulations are identified, interpreted and applied

1.2

Road signs, signals and markings are identified and complied with in safe motorcycle riding activities

1.3

Purpose of road rules and traffic safety laws in ensuring safe and efficient regulation of traffic flow, is interpreted and applied when riding a motorcycle

2

Apply safe motorcycle riding behaviours

2.1

Requirements for safe motorcycle riding are applied

2.2

Importance of attitude in complying with road rules in relation to level of risk faced by a rider, is applied when riding a motorcycle

2.3

Importance of road sharing principles is applied when riding a motorcycle

2.4

Importance of motivation to ride safely is interpreted and explained

2.5

Principles of proactive riding methods, that maintain one’s riding at a low-level risk, are identified and applied

2.6

Contributing risk factors to potential crash risks, are identified and are taken into consideration

3

Apply low-risk riding strategies

3.1

Contributing risk factors to forming opinions and beliefs about low-risk riding are applied

3.2

Human factors that can influence lowrisk riding behaviour are outlined

3.3

Low-risk riding strategies are applied and their rationale is explained

3.4

Features and benefits of protective clothing are explained and appropriate protective clothing is used as required

4

Explain risk factors that contribute to accidents when riding a motorcycle

4.1

Contributing risk factors to accidents are recognised

4.2

External factors that could lead to accidents are outlined

4.3

Internal factors that could lead to accidents are outlined

4.4

Consequences of accidents in relation to relevant traffic laws and physical, financial and psychological costs to the individual and society, are explained

4.5

Functions of motorcycle operation and controls and how to recover control of a motorcycle are explained

4.6

Corrective actions to be taken after an accident, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements, are outlined

5

Apply operation and motorcycle control skills

5.1

Appropriate action is taken to respond to hazardous situations

5.2

Principles of braking are applied to a high level of technical competence

5.3

Principles of steering and counter-steering are applied to a high level of technical competence

5.4

Slow speed manoeuvres are carried out to a high level of technical competence

5.5

Motorcycle is operated and controlled to a high level of technical competence

5.6

Principles of body weight transfer are applied to a high level of technical competence

Evidence of Performance

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in motorcycles, including their operations, controls and safety devices

applying correct selection and application of a braking system

applying correct steering control techniques in a variety of motorcycle riding conditions

applying high-level road craft skills

applying road rules

applying safe motorcycle riding strategies

appropriate use of protective clothing

carrying out pre-operational checks and related action on motorcycles

complying with relevant legislative, regulatory and workplace procedures

controlling a motorcycle during a variety of slow speed manoeuvres

dealing with adverse road conditions while riding a motorcycle

evaluating risk and consequences of own riding actions

following operational instructions

identifying risk factors that might impact on riding behaviours and implementing appropriate low-risk riding response measures

identifying, monitoring and anticipating traffic hazards and taking appropriate and timely action

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and practices when:

conducting prestart-up checks

identifying hazards

minimising, controlling or eliminating hazards

observing and interpreting rider behaviour that may put people at risk

maintaining situational awareness

making necessary adjustments to suit riding environment

managing speed and space while riding a motorcycle

monitoring motorcycle performance and taking appropriate action as required

monitoring traffic and road conditions and reacting appropriately

negotiating a variety of traffic and road conditions and making appropriate decisions

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, road rules, procedures, jurisdictional requirements, information and signs

selecting and using motorcycle operations, controls and safety devices to enable safe motorcycle riding

taking appropriate evasive action as required

using body weight to increase traction

using protective clothing appropriately

working collaboratively with other road users when riding a motorcycle.


Evidence of Knowledge

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

body weight transfer principles

cognitive factors that may influence performance when riding a motorcycle

consequences of motorcycle accidents

correct application of braking techniques

critical factors underpinning high-level riding competence

factors contributing to accidents:

age, experience, drugs, alcohol, medication, road conditions, fatigue and time of day

emotional factors, rider’s own behaviours and rider’s operation at high levels of risk

rider values, emotions, limitations and personal needs

speed, space, vision, road conditions, motorcycle condition and environmental conditions

features and benefits of protective riding apparel

lowrisk riding behaviours including:

creating and maintaining crash avoidance space

protecting crash avoidance space

obeying road rules, safety information and directions

minimum legal requirements of protective riding apparel

motorcycle operation and control including:

managing accelerator

managing brakes

managing steering

start, move off, shut down and secure

observation and scanning techniques

procedures for identifying and responding to hazards

purpose and benefits of road rules enforcement for safe motorcycle riding

rationale for ongoing development of traffic regulations to meet changing traffic conditions

relevant road rules and traffic safety legislation including:

alcohol and drugs

rider licensing

motorcycle registration

motorcycle standards

relevant laws and penalties for demerit point offences, such as riding while unlicensed, disqualified or under the influence of drugs or alcohol

road signs, signals and markings

sources and availability of relevant learning resources and learning materials

steering operation and controls

types of adverse riding conditions commonly encountered during riding activities.


Assessment Conditions

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations on an approved motorcycle for the class typical of that used in industry and on a variety of road conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

a motorcycle for the class typical of that used in industry

an approved motorcycle helmet and suitable protective clothing

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, Australian Road Rules, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools and equipment currently used in industry.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

C – Vehicle Operation