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Evidence Guide: SISOMBK201A - Demonstrate basic off-road cycling skills

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SISOMBK201A - Demonstrate basic off-road cycling skills

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

Plan for the off-road ride.

  1. Identify food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition, ride duration and what is able to be carried on a cyclist.
  2. Select routes that minimise damage to the environment according to contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  3. Identify potential hazards and obstacles associated with off-road cycling and procedures to minimise risks.
Identify food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition, ride duration and what is able to be carried on a cyclist.

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Select routes that minimise damage to the environment according to contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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Identify potential hazards and obstacles associated with off-road cycling and procedures to minimise risks.

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Select and check equipment.

  1. Select and set up a bicycle ensuring it is correctly proportioned according to rider and terrain requirements.
  2. Select off-road cycling equipment and protective clothing and footwear according to expected weather conditions.
  3. Use spares and tools to perform routine checks and maintenance on the bicycle.
  4. Identify comfort items to improve ride.
  5. Load an off-road bicycle on to a vehicle, where required.
Select and set up a bicycle ensuring it is correctly proportioned according to rider and terrain requirements.

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Select off-road cycling equipment and protective clothing and footwear according to expected weather conditions.

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Use spares and tools to perform routine checks and maintenance on the bicycle.

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Identify comfort items to improve ride.

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Load an off-road bicycle on to a vehicle, where required.

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Apply basic off-road cycling skills.

  1. Adopt a comfortable cadence for the terrain encountered to enable safe and efficient riding skills.
  2. Maintain a straight line when riding on straight gravel roads.
  3. Adopt correct posture for descents, uphill riding and bumps, potholes, ruts, rocks, logs, man-made objects.
  4. Navigate route and apply efficient cornering techniques.
  5. Adjust tyre pressure according to the terrain and organisational policies and procedures.
  6. Survey track to identify and negotiate hazards and obstacles, minimise risks and take measures to guard personal and group safety.
  7. Conduct routine and non-routine bicycle maintenance checks and repairs.
Adopt a comfortable cadence for the terrain encountered to enable safe and efficient riding skills.

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Maintain a straight line when riding on straight gravel roads.

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Adopt correct posture for descents, uphill riding and bumps, potholes, ruts, rocks, logs, man-made objects.

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Navigate route and apply efficient cornering techniques.

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Adjust tyre pressure according to the terrain and organisational policies and procedures.

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Survey track to identify and negotiate hazards and obstacles, minimise risks and take measures to guard personal and group safety.

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Conduct routine and non-routine bicycle maintenance checks and repairs.

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Evaluate the cycling activity.

  1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the off-road cycling activity.
  2. Identify improvements for future off-road cycling activities.
Evaluate relevant aspects of the off-road cycling activity.

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Identify improvements for future off-road cycling activities.

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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:

plans equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions

applies riding skills to safely negotiate route and identify and negotiate hazards, obstacles and risks while maintaining personal and group safety

uses tools and spare parts to perform routine and non-routine checks and maintenance on the bicycle to ensure it is correctly proportioned and in safe working order

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple off-road cycling activities on easy to intermediate terrain types to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to:

an off-road cycling location with gravel roads, single tracks and easy to intermediate terrain to allow cyclist to demonstrate a variety of techniques

a qualified leader or supervisor

off-road cycling, navigation, tools, spare parts and safety equipment

resources and information to plan and prepare for the activity.

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:

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of potential hazards, obstacles and risks associated with off-road cycling

observation of safe participation and demonstration of off-road cycling techniques over easy to intermediate terrain

observation of dealing with hazards, obstacles and contingencies, such as bicycle or equipment failure and change in conditions

observation of conducting routine and non-routine bicycle maintenance checks and repairs

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:

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

problem-solving skills to:

negotiate hazards and obstacles

modify cycling technique to account for changes in terrain

conduct pre and post cycling checks and maintenance on bicycle

planning and organising skills to source and allocate bicycle and equipment to enable safe off-road cycling

problem-solving skills to navigate the chosen route

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 and rider etiquette to enable safe conduct of all off road cycling activities

minimal impact cycling codes to ensure protection of the environment

equipment and bicycle types, construction features, characteristics and technology used for off-road cycling

personal and protective cycling gear and the design and or construction features that make it appropriate for off-road cycling activities

maintenance tools and spare parts to conduct routine and non routine maintenance checks and repairs

cycling techniques applicable to different terrain

hazards, obstacles and risks associated with off-road cycling and how to negotiate these

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their effect on the activity

emergency and first aid procedures 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.

Food and water requirements may include:

menu planning and preparation

range of foods.

Principles of nutrition may include:

food groups

dietary guidelines

individual food requirements and allergies.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

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 bicycle and equipment

communication protocols

code of ethics.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards.

Obstacles may include:

creeks

tree branches

ruts

logs

rocks

bumps

berms

depressions and pot holes

bridges

drainage grates

loose surface.

Risks may include:

hypothermia

heat exhaustion

injuries

exhaustion

lost party or party member

equipment failure.

Bicycle may include:

cross country mountain bike

full rigid - no suspension

head tail - front suspension only

full suspension

mountain bikes

Correctly proportioned may include:

frame size

saddle position and height

handlebar height and width

distance from saddle to handlebars

position of gears and breaks

suspension set up.

Terrain may include:

easy to intermediate terrain with moderate inclines

sloping terrain

small sections of rocky areas and sand

gravel roads and single tracks

ruts

shallow water crossings, with smooth bottom

small tree roots and logs

man made features.

Equipment may include:

helmet

gloves

protective eyewear

lights

reflectors

bright and protective clothing

bell

hydration system

maps

first aid kit for off-road cycling.

Spares and tools may include:

hanger

tube

tyre levers

puncture repair kit

mini pump

allen keys

multi-tool.

Comfort items may include:

gloves

padded shorts

glasses or goggles.

Load may include:

trailer

roof rack

bike rack.

Riding skills may include:

ascending

descending

controlled line

braking

cornering

changing gears.

Cornering techniques may include:

lofting front wheel

picking your line

braking early

start wide

outside foot down

looking as far ahead as possible

entering wide

cutting to the apex

exiting wide with outside pedal down.

Maintenance may include:

repairing punctures

lubricating chain

cleaning

adjusting gears.

adjusting brakes

cleaning cables.

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.