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Instruct basic off-highway motorcycling skills
Instruct basic off-highway motorcycling skills
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOTBR406A
SISOTBR406A
State Code
D6514
D6514
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct off-highway motorcycling activities. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating an instructional off-highway motorcycling session to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently, or with minimal supervision, in off-highway motorcycling activities using basic skills.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan an off-highway motorcycling session.
- 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.2. Assess participant's current off-highway motorcycling knowledge in order to determine the session'saims and objectives.
- 1.3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.4. Develop an off-highway motorcycling plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Select a suitable site for the session according to participant's needs, session's aims, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.6. Identify potential hazards and obstacles associated with off-highway motorcycling and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.7. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans.
2. Select and organise equipment and resources.
- 2.1. Select and access off-highway motorcycles, equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.2. Check motorcycles and equipment for safety and suitability according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations.
- 2.3. Correct any motorcycle and or equipment deficiencies and adjust to ensure personal comfort.
- 2.4. Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure their suitability to the location and activity.
- 2.5. Arrange, where required, protective and or safety clothing for each participant.
3. Brief participants
- 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the off-highway motorcycling session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
- 3.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
- 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while participating in motorcycling activities.
- 3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
- 3.5. Check and confirm that all participants' motorcycles and equipment are fitted and adjusted, and clothing and footwear is suitable.
4. Instruct an off-highway motorcycling session.
- 4.1. Conduct introductory activities, where required, to reduce the risk of injury.
- 4.2. Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart required activity specificknowledge, basic motorcycling skills, and safety procedures.
- 4.3. Monitor individual participant's performance during off-highway motorcycling session.
- 4.4. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their basic off-highway motorcycling skills and knowledge.
5. Complete post session responsibilities.
- 5.1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.2. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.
- 5.3. Apply feedback and assessment to evaluate relevant aspects of the off-highway motorcycling session and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future off-highway motorcycling instructional sessions.
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.
Participant's needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience
fitness level and physical capabilities
injuries and illnesses.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing motorcycling skills
education
personal development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
off-highway motorcycling activities
duration of activities.
Off-highway motorcycling plan may include:
session's aims and objectives
date, time and duration
off-highway motorcycling site
instructor and participant ratios
off-highway motorcycles, equipment and resources
weather details
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
roads and traffic Acts
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 motorcycles and equipment
risk management procedures
time and budget constraints
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
environmental and noise level regulations
code of ethics
support personnel.
Hazards may include:
loose gravel
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
ruts
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Obstacles may include:
bridges
water on road
trees, bushes and roots
bumps
depressions and pot holes
drainage grates.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
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
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather and or conditions
motorcycle and or equipment failure
participant's needs
unavailability of equipment or suitable site.
Off-highway motorcycle may include:
off-highway motorcycles
trailers
farm or agriculture motorcycles.
Equipment may include:
helmet
footwear
protective clothing or body armour
eye protection
knee and elbow guards
kidney belt
gloves
Resources may include:
teaching aids
instructional tools.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
motorcycle, equipment and resource requirements, selection and use
safety procedures and risk management
possible hazards
minimal environmental impact practices
basic off-highway motorcycling techniques to negotiate various features
logistical details
activity boundaries or training area
communication
responsible and safe behaviour.
Communication system may include:
calls
radio
hand signals
Safety procedures may include:
checking motorcycle and equipment for damage
checking that equipment is correctly fitted
using emergency response, safety and maintenance equipment
assessing and outlining symptoms, treatment and prevention of common incidents or risks
determining safe areas and boundaries
removing, minimising or avoiding hazards
enforcing correct instructor or participant ratios
managing group in emergency situations
determining contingency and risk management plans.
Instructional techniques may include:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply
Off-highway motorcycling knowledge may include:
basic off-highway motorcycling skills and techniques
off-road features, hazards and obstacles
minimal impact practices
risk management
factors to consider when planning off-highway motorcycling activities
motorcycle and equipment selection, use and maintenance
communication systems.
Motorcycling skills may include:
key points of basic technique or skill
sequence or combination of skill to achieve effective or efficient results.
Participant's performance may include:
use of appropriate communication system
off-highway motorcycling technique
attitude and behaviour
negotiation of hazards and obstacles.
Opportunities may include:
off-highway motorcycling sites suitable to skill level
off-highway motorcycling clubs or groups in the local area.
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.
Participant's needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience
fitness level and physical capabilities
injuries and illnesses.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing motorcycling skills
education
personal development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
off-highway motorcycling activities
duration of activities.
Off-highway motorcycling plan may include:
session's aims and objectives
date, time and duration
off-highway motorcycling site
instructor and participant ratios
off-highway motorcycles, equipment and resources
weather details
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
roads and traffic Acts
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 motorcycles and equipment
risk management procedures
time and budget constraints
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
environmental and noise level regulations
code of ethics
support personnel.
Hazards may include:
loose gravel
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
ruts
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Obstacles may include:
bridges
water on road
trees, bushes and roots
bumps
depressions and pot holes
drainage grates.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
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
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather and or conditions
motorcycle and or equipment failure
participant's needs
unavailability of equipment or suitable site.
Off-highway motorcycle may include:
off-highway motorcycles
trailers
farm or agriculture motorcycles.
Equipment may include:
helmet
footwear
protective clothing or body armour
eye protection
knee and elbow guards
kidney belt
gloves
Resources may include:
teaching aids
instructional tools.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
motorcycle, equipment and resource requirements, selection and use
safety procedures and risk management
possible hazards
minimal environmental impact practices
basic off-highway motorcycling techniques to negotiate various features
logistical details
activity boundaries or training area
communication
responsible and safe behaviour.
Communication system may include:
calls
radio
hand signals
Safety procedures may include:
checking motorcycle and equipment for damage
checking that equipment is correctly fitted
using emergency response, safety and maintenance equipment
assessing and outlining symptoms, treatment and prevention of common incidents or risks
determining safe areas and boundaries
removing, minimising or avoiding hazards
enforcing correct instructor or participant ratios
managing group in emergency situations
determining contingency and risk management plans.
Instructional techniques may include:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply
Off-highway motorcycling knowledge may include:
basic off-highway motorcycling skills and techniques
off-road features, hazards and obstacles
minimal impact practices
risk management
factors to consider when planning off-highway motorcycling activities
motorcycle and equipment selection, use and maintenance
communication systems.
Motorcycling skills may include:
key points of basic technique or skill
sequence or combination of skill to achieve effective or efficient results.
Participant's performance may include:
use of appropriate communication system
off-highway motorcycling technique
attitude and behaviour
negotiation of hazards and obstacles.
Opportunities may include:
off-highway motorcycling sites suitable to skill level
off-highway motorcycling clubs or groups in the local area.
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 and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for off-highway motorcycling sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
applies and modifies instructional techniques to observe and monitor the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve performance.
evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of off-highway motorcycling activities appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an off-highway motorcycling location with suitable tracks and trails for the conduct of instructional sessions
a group of participants to take part
off-highway motorcycles and equipment such as helmets, lights, reflectors, protective clothing and footwear
resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan, instruct and document off-highway motorcycling sessions 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 processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all off-highway motorcycling activities
observation of safe off-highway motorcycling instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of off-highway motorcycling session 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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for off-highway motorcycling sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
applies and modifies instructional techniques to observe and monitor the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve performance.
evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of off-highway motorcycling activities appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an off-highway motorcycling location with suitable tracks and trails for the conduct of instructional sessions
a group of participants to take part
off-highway motorcycles and equipment such as helmets, lights, reflectors, protective clothing and footwear
resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan, instruct and document off-highway motorcycling sessions 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 processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all off-highway motorcycling activities
observation of safe off-highway motorcycling instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of off-highway motorcycling session 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.
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