Elements and Performance Criteria

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
date, time and duration
location, route, equipment and resources
safety and emergency requirements.
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 bicycles and equipment
communication protocols
assessment procedures
time and budget constraints
confidentiality of participant information
code of ethics.
Group objectives may include:
self improvement
meeting people
fitness targets
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
tree branches
bumps
depressions and pot holes
drainage grates.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course failure.
Relevantsources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
coastal patrol or coastguard
volunteer marine rescue
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.
Bicycles may include:
off-road bicycle
hybrid bicycle
mountain bikes.
Equipment may include:
safety and first aid equipment
navigation equipment
tools and spare parts
in-field repair kit.
Relevant information may include:
logistical details
risk and hazard prevention and management
off-road cycling techniques
responsible and safe behaviour.
Variable factors may include:
change of weather
equipment failure
cycling conditions.
Maintenance may include:
brake checks and adjustment
gear checks and adjustment
wheel alignment
chain lubrication
tyre pressure
seat and handlebar adjustment
bearing adjustments
bottom bracket replacement
tube replacement or repair
tyre replacement
cleaning
chain replacement
cable replacement.
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 activity constraints and guides and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner
applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems or variable factors that may arise during off-road 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 in off-road cycle touring activities in locations with suitable terrain to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an off-road cycling location with suitable terrain to guide participants
participants to take part in off-road cycle tour
off-road cycling, navigation, tools, spare parts and safety equipment
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, guide and document off-road cycling tours for a variety of participants.
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 and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all off-road cycling activities throughout tour
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of off-road cycling tour plans
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.