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Evidence Guide: SISOCYT202A - Demonstrate basic cycling skills

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SISOCYT202A - Demonstrate basic cycling skills

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Conduct pre activity checks.

  1. Perform routine pre start checks on chain, brakes, gears, wheels, bearings, tyres and accessories of a suitable bicycle.
  2. Correct any deficiency and adjust the bicycle so that it is correctly proportioned and safe for personal use.
  3. Identify items to improve comfort.
  4. Ensure sufficient fluids are available for the duration of the activity.
  5. Identify possible hazards associated with cycling and procedures to minimise risks.
Perform routine pre start checks on chain, brakes, gears, wheels, bearings, tyres and accessories of a suitable bicycle.

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Correct any deficiency and adjust the bicycle so that it is correctly proportioned and safe for personal use.

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Identify items to improve comfort.

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Ensure sufficient fluids are available for the duration of the activity.

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Identify possible hazards associated with cycling and procedures to minimise risks.

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Select equipment.

  1. Select clothing for the activity ensuring it is adequate for all expected weather conditions.
  2. Select safety equipment according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  3. Assemble and carry an in-field repair kit for the activity location.
  4. Prepare equipment, where required, for safe transportation to activity location.
Select clothing for the activity ensuring it is adequate for all expected weather conditions.

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Select safety equipment according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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Assemble and carry an in-field repair kit for the activity location.

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Prepare equipment, where required, for safe transportation to activity location.

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Apply cycling skills.

  1. Adopt appropriate posture and balance when riding to achieve efficiency and comfort.
  2. Modify technique to account for changes in terrain and apply recommended weight transfer techniques during cornering.
  3. Apply smooth and timely gear changes across different terrain features.
  4. Demonstrate recommended braking techniques for sealed surfaces and off road conditions.
  5. Identify and negotiate obstacles.
  6. Apply group or bunch riding techniques and take measures to guard personal and group safety
  7. Demonstrate methods to communicate with motorists and other cyclists.
Adopt appropriate posture and balance when riding to achieve efficiency and comfort.

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Modify technique to account for changes in terrain and apply recommended weight transfer techniques during cornering.

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Apply smooth and timely gear changes across different terrain features.

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Demonstrate recommended braking techniques for sealed surfaces and off road conditions.

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Identify and negotiate obstacles.

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Apply group or bunch riding techniques and take measures to guard personal and group safety

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Demonstrate methods to communicate with motorists and other cyclists.

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Evaluate the cycling activity.

  1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the cycling activity.
  2. Identify improvements for future rides.
Evaluate relevant aspects of the cycling activity.

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Identify improvements for future rides.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

conducts routine checks on the bicycle to ensure it is suitably proportioned and in good working order

demonstrates cycling techniques, such as gear and pace change in on and off road conditions

takes measures to guard personal and group safety by identifying and negotiating obstacles and hazards, and using communication during the cycling activity

evaluates and reflects on own cycling performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple basic cycling activities on gentle to moderate terrain types to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

resources and information, such as relevant legislation concerning bicycle safety and road usage

a suitable outdoor environment with gentle to moderate terrain and some hazards that allow the cyclist to demonstrate a variety of techniques

a qualified leader or supervisor

bicycle, tools and spare parts and safety 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 pre- cycling routine checks on bicycle parts, such as the chain and brakes, and appropriate repairs made to any deficiency

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of cycling techniques, such as when to change gears and how to brake in different terrains

observation of safe participation and demonstration of cycling skills, such as smooth and timely gear changes across different terrains

observation of dealing with contingencies, such as equipment failure or change in conditions

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:

SISOCYT201A Select, set up and maintain a bike

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

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

problem-solving skills to:

decide on cycling technique and gear to use according to changes in terrain

navigate a chosen route

planning and organising skills to select equipment

conduct pre-start checks on equipment

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 cycling activities

minimal impact cycling codes to enable protection of the environment

road rules and cycling codes to understand cyclists rights and responsibilities on the road, and maintain safety of other cyclists and motorists

equipment types, characteristics and technology used for on and off road 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

cycling equipment and bicycle features that provide comfort

cycling techniques used to negotiate to different terrain

emergency procedures and potential hazards relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and others.

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.

Bicycle may include:

road bikes

mountain bikes

BMX

Hybrid or multipurpose bikes.

Correctly proportioned may include:

frame size

handlebar height

saddle position and height

distance from saddle to handlebars.

Items to improve comfort may include:

gloves

padded shorts

glasses or goggles.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment failure.

Safety equipment may include:

helmet

lights

reflectors

bright and protective clothing

gloves

protective eyewear

bell.

Relevant legislation may include:

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 equipment

communication protocols

emergency procedures

code of ethics.

Technique may include:

change in posture

change in position on bicycle or in saddle

weight transfer

use of gears

pedalling technique.

Terrain may include:

sealed and unsealed roads

unsealed off road tracks.

Obstacles may include:

creeks

tree branches

logs

bumps

depressions

pot holes.

Measures may include:

observing traffic and other cyclists

safe falling and arrest

travelling at an appropriate speed

observing changing weather conditions and terrain.

Group safety may include:

speed

distance from other cyclists

communication

appropriate group riding techniques.

Methods may include:

hand signals

eye contact

communication calls.

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.