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Apply on-road cycling skills

Apply on-road cycling skills

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOCYT303A
State Code
D6352
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
13/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate independently in on-road cycling activities of up to one day duration over moderate to steep terrain in a range of weather, terrain and traffic conditions. Other related competencies such as navigation are defined elsewhere.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for a cycle tour.
  • 1.1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the duration of the tour.
  • 1.2. Select a route according to route requirements, contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.3. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine tour plans.
  • 1.4. Identify potential hazards and obstacles associated with on-road cycling and procedures to minimise risks.
  • 1.5. Establish a suitable communication system to use when riding in a group.
2. Select equipment and conduct pre tour checks.
  • 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 touring bicycle and equipment according to relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and expected cycling conditions.
  • 2.3. Perform routine pre-departure checks on touring bicycle and all equipment.
  • 2.4. Correct any deficiency and check that the touring bicycle is correctly proportioned for personal use.
  • 2.5. Identify and apply comfort items to improve ride.
  • 2.6. Load touring bicycle correctly on to vehicle, where required.
  • 2.7. Ensure the proposed route is realistic in terms of personal requirements.
3. Negotiate a road cycle route.
  • 3.1. Adopt appropriate posture and maintain control and balance at all times when riding over different terrain types and gradients.
  • 3.2. Maintain tyre pressure at recommended minimum pressure for conditions and load.
  • 3.3. Maintain position on the road to avoid collisions with vehicles.
  • 3.4. Communicate with cyclists, motorists and other users, and apply rider etiquette.
  • 3.5. Negotiate hazards and obstacles in a safe manner and take measures to guard personal and group safety.
  • 3.6. Modify technique to account for changes in terrain and gradient, demonstrating high level riding skills.
  • 3.7. Pace cycling and adopt safe group or bunch riding techniques to maintain group cohesion.
  • 3.8. Use lead and or tail vehicles, where appropriate.
4. Conduct touring maintenance and repairs in the field.
  • 4.1. Identify and use cycling tools and spare parts according to manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 4.2. Assemble and carry an in-field repair kit according to type of bicycle and activity requirements.
  • 4.3. Conduct routine and non-routine touring bicycle maintenance checks and repairs.
5. Evaluate the cycling activity.
  • 5.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the on-road cycling activity.
  • 5.2. Identify improvements for future on-road cycling activities.
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, maintenance and storage of bicycles and equipment
emergency procedures
communication protocols
code of ethics.
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 level
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
bumps
depressions and pot holes
drainage grates.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Touring bicycle may include:
road bicycle
hybrid bicycle, may include tri and quad bikes
mountain bikes.
Equipment may include:
on-road cycling equipment
safety equipment
navigation equipment
first aid equipment
spare parts and tools.
Checks may include:
chains
brakes
gears
wheels
bearing
frame
tyres
accessories
noise.
Correctly proportioned may include:
frame size
handlebar height
saddle position and height
distance from saddle to handlebars.
Comfort items may include:
gloves
padded shorts
glasses or goggles
hydration system.
Load may include:
trailer
roof rack
bike rack.
Personal requirements may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience
cycling knowledge
physical development.
Road may include:
moderate to steep gradients
heavy traffic, built up areas and open roads
weather affected roads
narrow and major roads
sealed and unsealed surfaces.
Rider etiquette may include:
other riders
other road users.
High level riding skills may include:
using gears to maintain a cadence of 70 - 90 pedal revolutions per minute
applying weight transfer to steer the bike
ascending steep hills at a steady pace
braking and pedalling techniques
maintaining a 1-2m clearance from the left side of the road on steep windy descents
riding over bumps and potholes.
Tools and spare parts may include:
allen keys
spare tube, tyres and tyre lever
puncture repair kit
spanner set and or shifter
pliers
lubricant
pump
spare bolts, cables, chain, links and spokes
chain whip
chainbreaker
cassette remover
crank puller and crank wrench
cone spanners
degreaser or cleaner
accessories.
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:
applies relevant processes to plan equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions
applies rider etiquette to safely negotiate route and identify and negotiate hazards, obstacles and risks
uses tools and spare parts to perform routine and non-routine checks, maintenance and repairs on the touring bicycle to ensure it is correctly proportioned and in safe working order
evaluates and reflects on own on-road cycling performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in on-road cycling activities on moderate to steep terrain types that reflect local conditions and are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information, such as meteorological data, to plan for the activity
a location with suitable roads and moderate to steep terrain
on-road cycling and navigation equipment, 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:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of potential hazards, obstacles and risks associated with on-road cycling
observation of safe participation and demonstration of on-road cycling techniques over various terrain and gradients
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 touring 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:
TLIH107D Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6159 SROCYT003A Apply on-road cycling skills Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBF50 SISOCYT003 Ride bicycles on roads, up to moderate terrain and heavy traffic Unit of competency