This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ride mountain or other off road bicycles as part of a group on intermediate trails and according to planned routes.

This unit provides the skills to cycle off road on intermediate trails defined as those that are likely to be a single trail with moderate gradients, variable surface and obstacles. Sections of the trail will have rocky or loose tread with obstacles such as logs, roots and rocks. Climbs and descents are mostly of moderate gradient but may include steep sections.

It applies to leaders, guides or instructors, who use these skills when leading participants during cycling activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units.

This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.

When on road, cyclists must comply with the legislated road rules for the particular Australian state or territory, and with special road rules that apply to cyclists. All training and assessment activities must comply with the local state or territory requirements.

No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Select clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the ride and conditions, and check for safe working condition.
Complete safety and serviceability checks immediately before riding and correct bike deficiencies, as required.
Stow clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during ride.
Interpret planned route from activity plans and trail maps to assist in following the route.
Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
Confirm protocols for communications between party members and with other riders.
Fit and adjust personal protective equipment to ensure comfort and safety.
Mount and dismount bike safely, on different trail surfaces and gradients, while maintaining balance.
Control speed of bike using techniques suitable for rocky and loose tread and changing gradients, to pedal, change gears and brake.
Select and adjust cadence appropriate for rocky, loose and variable tread and changing gradients.
Adopt appropriate riding rhythm and pace to minimise fatigue, strain and injury and adjust according to trail conditions.
Maintain appropriate posture, balance and weight shift to efficiently handle and control the bike in a straight line, through bends and tight corners.
Monitor party formation, riding pace and space between riders and adjust own position and pace according to conditions.
Maintain effective communication with party members and other riders throughout all activities.
Ensure compliance of self and party members with etiquette applicable to off road cycling.
Monitor trail for other riders, select and adjust appropriate riding position to avoid collisions.
Modify riding technique, posture and body position to account for ongoing trail surface obstacles.
Control line of direction and speed to safely approach, and negotiate obstacles.
Choose and maintain posture and body position appropriate for negotiating moderate and steep ascents and descents.
Utilise smooth and timely gear changes to assist pedalling effort when negotiating moderate and steep ascents.
Utilise timely brake and balance techniques to descend moderate and steep inclines under control.
Select clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the ride and conditions, and check for safe working condition.
Complete safety and serviceability checks immediately before riding and correct bike deficiencies, as required.
Stow clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during ride.
Interpret planned route from activity plans and trail maps to assist in following the route.
Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
Confirm protocols for communications between party members and with other riders.
Fit and adjust personal protective equipment to ensure comfort and safety.

Assessment Cover Sheet

SISOCYT005 - Ride off road bicycles on intermediate trails

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Assessment Record Sheet

SISOCYT005 - Ride off road bicycles on intermediate trails

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