Guide off-road cycle tours

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SISOMBK303A, 'Guide off-road cycle tours'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Guide off-road cycle tours' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan an off-road cycle tour for participants.

1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the conditionofparticipants.

1.2. Develop a tour plan according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.3. Select an off-road cycling route to suit abilities and group objectives according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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

1.5. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine tour plan.

1.6. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the tour.

2. Select and check equipment.

2.1. Select off-road touring bicycles and equipment according to contextual issues, organisational policies and procedures, and proposed cycling conditions.

2.2. Perform routine pre-departure checks on bicycles and equipment, and correct any deficiencies.

2.3. Check safety and repair equipment to ensure suitability to the group and the off-road cycle tour.

2.4. Ensure bicycles are adjusted, in good working order and suitable to participants and the off-road cycle tour.

3. Brief participants.

3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the off-road cycle tour in a manner suitable to the participants.

3.2. Outline logistical details and safety procedures for the tour.

3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use during off-road cycle tour.

3.4. Inform participants of procedures in case of separation from the group according to organisational policies and procedures.

3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the off-road cycle.

4. Lead an off-road cycle tour.

4.1. Evaluate cycling conditions and provide direction and advice to group during the off-road tour.

4.2. Monitor individual and group progress, including cycling posture, techniques and rate of travel appropriate to conditions, and provide ongoing feedback.

4.3. Monitor variable factors and implement appropriate modifications to tour.

4.4. Respond to any emergency or non-routine situation, according to organisational policies and procedures.

4.5. Conduct routine and non-routine bicycle maintenance checks and repairs in the field.

5. Complete post tour responsibilities.

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

5.2. Evaluate relevant aspects of the off-road cycle tour.

5.3. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.