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Guide overnight and extended cycle tours

Guide overnight and extended cycle tours

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOCYT406A
State Code
D6355
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to guide participants on overnight and extended cycle tours. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to make suitable arrangements to safely guide groups on overnight and extended cycling tours. Other related competencies such as camp craft are defined elsewhere.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan an overnight cycle tour.
  • 1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants.
  • 1.2. Develop a tour plan according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.3. Select a 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 overnight cycle tours and procedures to minimise risks.
  • 1.5. Access relevant sources 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 overnight tour.
  • 1.7. Obtain permits or permission for access where required, before commencing the cycling tour.
  • 1.8. Select touring bicycles and equipment according to contextual issues, organisational policies and procedures, and proposed cycling conditions.
  • 1.9. Perform routine pre-departure checks on touring bicycles and equipment, and correct any deficiencies.
2. Brief participants.
  • 2.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the overnight cycle tour in a manner suitable to the participants.
  • 2.2. Outline logistical details and safety procedures for the tour.
  • 2.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use during cycle tour.
  • 2.4. Demonstrate cycling posture and techniques.
  • 2.5. Outline procedures for separation from group according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.6. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the cycle.
3. Lead an overnight cycle tour.
  • 3.1. Evaluate cycling conditions and provide direction and advice to group during the overnight tour.
  • 3.2. Monitor individual and group progress, including cycling posture, technique and rate of travel appropriate to conditions, and provide feedback throughout.
  • 3.3. Identify potential hazards and decide how they can be overcome or avoided.
  • 3.4. Implement appropriate modifications to overnight tour in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.
  • 3.5. Conduct routine and non-routine touring bicycle maintenance checks and repairs in the field.
4. Complete post tour responsibilities.
  • 4.1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 4.2. Evaluate relevant aspects of overnight cycle tour.
  • 4.3. Identify potential areas of improvement for future overnight cycle tours.
  • 4.4. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.
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.
Condition of participants may include:
previous experience
physical development
age
injuries and illnesses.
Plan may include:
aims and objectives
dates, times and duration
location, equipment and resources
guide and participant ratios
safety and emergency requirements
risk and contingency management plan.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
working with children
environmental regulations
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use and maintenance of bicycles and equipment
communication protocols
risk management procedures
assessment procedures
time and budget constraints
confidentiality of participant information
code of ethics.
Group objectives may include:
self improvement
meeting people
fitness targets
skill acquisition
adventure and recreation.
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:
bridges
water on road
bumps
depressions and pot holes
drainage grates.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Relevant sources 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
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions
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.
Touring bicycle may include:
road bicycle
hybrid bicycle
mountain bike.
Equipment may include:
cycling equipment
repair equipment
spare parts and tools
navigation equipment
safety and first aid equipment
communication equipment
overnight touring equipment.
Pre-departure checks may include:
adjusting bicycles for each participant
working order of bicycles and safety and repair equipment.
Relevant information may include:
risk and hazard prevention and management
on-road and overnight cycling techniques
logistical details
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
use of first aid, safety and repair equipment
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common cycling incidents or risks, safe areas and or boundaries
contingency and risk management plans.
Variable factors may include:
change of weather and conditions
equipment failure
participant's needs.
Maintenance may include:
checks
adjustments
alignments
lubrication
replacement
repairs
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.
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 within overnight tour constraints and guides and monitors group to maintain safety and group cohesion
applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems or variable factors that may arise during overnight cycling tours
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure the safe guiding of groups on overnight and extended cycling tours on roads that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, guide and document overnight tours
a location suitable to guide overnight and extended cycling tours
participants to take part in overnight cycle touring
cycling, overnight, navigation and safety equipment, and tools and spare parts.
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 and guiding processes and interacting with participants, including conveying information for safe participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all overnight cycling activities throughout tour
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of overnight cycling tour plans
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following unit or units:
SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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