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Instruct cycle touring skills
Instruct cycle touring skills
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOCYT407A
SISOCYT407A
State Code
D6356
D6356
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/10/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct cycle touring activities. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating an instructional cycle touring session to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently, or with minimal supervision, in cycle touring activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a cycle touring session.
- 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.2. Assess participant's current cycle touring knowledge in order to determine the session's aims and objectives.
- 1.3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.4. Develop a cycle touring plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Select a suitable site and route 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 cycle touring and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.7. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans.
2. Select and organise equipment and resources.
- 2.1. Select and access touring bicycles, equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.2. Check bicycles and equipment for safety and suitability according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations.
- 2.3. Correct any bicycle and 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 cycle touring 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 cycle touring activities.
- 3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
- 3.5. Check and confirm that all participants' bicycles and equipment are fitted and adjusted.
4. Instruct a cycle touring session
- 4.1. Conduct introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.
- 4.2. Apply instructional techniques to impart required cycle touring knowledge, cycle touring skills, and safety procedures.
- 4.3. Monitor individual participant's performance during cycle touring session.
- 4.4. Monitor and assess instructional activities and associated risks, and modify where required according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.5. Demonstrate procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.6. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their cycle touring 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 cycle touring session and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future cycle touring 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 and knowledge
physical development.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing cycle touring skills
education
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
cycle touring activities
duration of activities.
Cycle touring plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
cycle touring site, equipment and resources
instructor and participant ratios
safety requirements
risk and contingency management plan.
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
risk management procedures
time and budget constraints
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
environmental regulations
code of ethics.
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
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather and or conditions
equipment failure.
Touring bicycle may include:
road bicycle
hybrid bicycle
mountain bikes.
Equipment may include:
cycling equipment
safety equipment
repair equipment
navigation equipment
communication equipment.
Resources may include:
clothing and footwear
food and water
teaching aids.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
risk and hazard prevention and management
cycle touring techniques
safety procedures
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common cycle touring incidents or risks
group management in emergency situations
communication systems.
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
orientate, enhance, synthesise.
Required cycle touring knowledge may include:
cycle touring skills and techniques
on-road features, hazards and obstacles
minimal impact practices
communication systems used in cycle touring.
Cycle touring skills may include:
key points of technique or skill
sequence or combination of skill to achieve effective or efficient results
different applications of skill or technique, and where it is applicable or not applicable.
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 and knowledge
physical development.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing cycle touring skills
education
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
cycle touring activities
duration of activities.
Cycle touring plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
cycle touring site, equipment and resources
instructor and participant ratios
safety requirements
risk and contingency management plan.
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
risk management procedures
time and budget constraints
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
environmental regulations
code of ethics.
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
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather and or conditions
equipment failure.
Touring bicycle may include:
road bicycle
hybrid bicycle
mountain bikes.
Equipment may include:
cycling equipment
safety equipment
repair equipment
navigation equipment
communication equipment.
Resources may include:
clothing and footwear
food and water
teaching aids.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
risk and hazard prevention and management
cycle touring techniques
safety procedures
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common cycle touring incidents or risks
group management in emergency situations
communication systems.
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
orientate, enhance, synthesise.
Required cycle touring knowledge may include:
cycle touring skills and techniques
on-road features, hazards and obstacles
minimal impact practices
communication systems used in cycle touring.
Cycle touring skills may include:
key points of technique or skill
sequence or combination of skill to achieve effective or efficient results
different applications of skill or technique, and where it is applicable or not applicable.
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 cycle touring sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve cycle touring performance
applies and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles
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 cycle touring activities that are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document cycle touring sessions
a cycling location with suitable roads for the conduct of cycle touring instructional sessions
participants to take part in cycle touring sessions
cycle touring, navigation, communication, safety, first aid and teaching 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:
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 cycle touring activities
observation of safe cycle touring instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of cycle touring 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 cycle touring sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve cycle touring performance
applies and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles
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 cycle touring activities that are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document cycle touring sessions
a cycling location with suitable roads for the conduct of cycle touring instructional sessions
participants to take part in cycle touring sessions
cycle touring, navigation, communication, safety, first aid and teaching 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:
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 cycle touring activities
observation of safe cycle touring instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of cycle touring 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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBF48 | SISOCYT007 | Lead cycling activities on roads, up to moderate terrain and heavy traffic | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC837 | SISSS00054 | Cycle Tour Instructor On-Road (Overnight and Extended Tours) | Skill set |
| J768 | SIS40313 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |