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Apply advanced off-road cycling skills

Apply advanced off-road cycling skills

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOMBK302A
State Code
D6416
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in off-road cycling activities. This unit focuses on the application of advanced off-road cycling skills on unmaintained gravel roads and rough single tracks with intermediate to expert terrain.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for the off-road ride.
  • 1.1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the duration of the ride.
  • 1.2. Research and determine route for the off-road ride according to contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.3. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine ride plans.
  • 1.4. Identify potential hazards and obstacles associated with off-road cycling and procedures to minimise risks.
  • 1.5. Establish a suitable communication system to use when riding in a group and organise a reliable support vehicle and driver where required.
  • 1.6. Determine access, availability of public transport and parking, if necessary from both entry and exit points of ride.
2. Select, use and maintain off-road cycling equipment.
  • 2.1. Select personal and protective clothing and identify design and or construction features that make it appropriate, according to contextual issues.
  • 2.2. Select suitable bicycle and equipment according to their features appropriate to the proposed off-road cycling conditions.
  • 2.3. Fit and adjust bicycle proportions and personal equipment according to personal requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.4. Conduct pre-ride maintenance checks and correct any deficiencies.
  • 2.5. Attach equipment and accessories to bicycle and secure off-road bicycle to vehicle, where required.
3. Undertake off-road ride.
  • 3.1. Adopt appropriate posture and maintain control and balance at all times when riding off-road on intermediate to expert terrain.
  • 3.2. Apply off-road cycling techniques and skills in a smooth, safe and energy efficient manner according to terrain and conditions.
  • 3.3. Navigate route and negotiate difficult situations according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.4. Communicate with cyclists, motorists and other users, and apply trail etiquette.
  • 3.5. Pace cycling and adopt safe group or bunch riding techniques to maintain group cohesion.
  • 3.6. Negotiate hazards and obstacles safely and take measures to guard personal and group safety.
4. Maintain and repair off-road cycling equipment in the field.
  • 4.1. Identify and use cycling tools and spare parts and an in -field repair kit to deal with routine problems and or repairs according to manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 4.2. Determine measures to deal with non-routine problems and or repairs.
5. Complete post trip responsibilities.
  • 5.1. Remove mud and dirt from off-road bicycle and spray all moving parts with appropriate lubricant.
  • 5.2. Examine off-road bicycle for any defects and repair or arrange for repair in a timely manner according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 5.3. Store off-road bicycle in appropriate manner.
  • 5.4. Evaluate relevant aspects of the off-road cycling activity and record details according to organisational policies and procedures.
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.
Route may include:
single track
steep hills
long downhills
technical riding
adequate entry and exit points.
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, maintenance and storage of bicycle and equipment
communication protocols
code of ethics.
Relevantsources 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.
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
tree branches
sticks
rocks
bumps
depressions and pot holes
drainage grates.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Protective clothing may include:
helmets
gloves
riding shoes
glasses or goggles
padded shorts.
Bicycle may include:
hardtail or full suspension off-road bicycle.
Equipment may include:
safety and first aid equipment
navigation equipment
tools and spare parts
in-field repair kit.
Features may include:
frame strength
thickness of tyres
gear ratios
comfort items
additional features.
Proportions may include:
handlebar height
saddle position and height
distance from saddle to handlebars.
Pre-ride maintenance checks may include:
tyres
rims
hubs
spokes
brake cables and pads
headset bearings
stem extension bolts
bottom bracket
crank axle bearing
chain
gears
frame.
Accessories may include:
trip computers
pumps
lights
panniers and racks
locks
storage systems.
Techniques and skills may include:
using front and back brakes
maintaining cadence or efficient use of gear ratios
transferring weight to steer bike
climbing techniques
descending techniques
jumping over obstacles
cornering.
Terrain and conditions may include:
long, steep inclines and declines
loose surface
cross slope riding involving irregular terrain
difficult water crossings
bush tracks
irregular sandy or muddy terrain
very rough rocky ground
snow and ice
slippery inclines and declines.
Difficult situations may include:
encountering traffic
fording rivers or streams
riding in headwinds
negotiating bumps and potholes
hazardous trail conditions.
Tools and spare parts may include:
allen keys
tyre levers
spare tube and spare tyre
patch key set
basic spanner set and or shifters
lubricants
pump
lock
spare nuts and bolts
spoke key
chainbreaker
crank puller and crank wrench
spare chain and spokes
cone spanners
spare cables
lights.
Routine problems and or repairs may include:
flat tyre
broken spokes
loose screws
broken chain
squealing brakes
slipping chain
weak brakes
steering out of alignment
uneven pedalling
broken or bent tyre rim
broken seat post
clogged or broken gears and derailleurs.
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:
applies off-road riding skills and trail etiquette to negotiate route and modifies technique to account for difficult situations and changes in terrain and weather while maintaining personal and group safety
uses tools and spare parts to perform routine and non-routine checks, maintenance and repairs on the off-road 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 intermediate to expert terrain types to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an off-road cycling location with unmaintained gravel roads and rough single tracks with intermediate to expert terrain
a support vehicle where required
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 planning requirements and potential hazards, obstacles and risks associated with off-road cycling
observation of safe participation and demonstration of off-road cycling techniques over intermediate to expert terrain
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:
SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBF49 SISOCYT005 Ride off road bicycles on intermediate trails Unit of competency