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 preparationrange of foods. |
Principles of nutrition may include: | food groupsdietary guidelinesindividual food requirements and allergies. |
Contextual issues may include: | weather conditions, including timesseasontransportlocationtrip distance and durationgroup objectivesgroup size. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safetypermits or permission for accessenvironmental regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safetyuse, maintenance and storage of bicycles and equipmentemergency procedurescommunication protocolscode of ethics. |
Relevant sources may include: | Bureau of Meteorologymedialand managers or agencieslocal knowledge. |
Weather and environmental information may include: | satellite imagesdaily and weekly forecastsmaximum and minimum temperaturesweather warningsevent warningsriver levelsynoptic chartshigh and low tide predictions |
Hazards may include: | temperature extremesslippery or unstable terraindangerous animals and insectsstinging trees and nettlesdense vegetationgroup management hazards |
Obstacles may include: | bridges water on road tree branches bumps depressions and pot holes drainage grates. |
Risks may include: | hypothermiaheat exhaustioninjuries exhaustionlost party or party memberequipment failure. |
Touring bicycle may include: | road bicycle hybrid bicycle, may include tri and quad bikes mountain bikes. |
Equipment may include: | on-road cycling equipmentsafety equipmentnavigation equipmentfirst aid equipmentspare parts and tools. |
Checks may include: | chainsbrakesgearswheelsbearingframetyresaccessoriesnoise. |
Correctly proportioned may include: | frame size handlebar height saddle position and height distance from saddle to handlebars. |
Comfort items may include: | glovespadded shortsglasses or goggleshydration system. |
Load may include: | trailer roof rack bike rack. |
Personal requirements may include: | agecultural and situational factorsprevious experiencecycling knowledgephysical 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 bikeascending steep hills at a steady pacebraking and pedalling techniquesmaintaining a 1-2m clearance from the left side of the road on steep windy descentsriding 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 spokeschain whip chainbreaker cassette remover crank puller and crank wrench cone spanners degreaser or cleaner accessories. |
Maintenance may include: | checksadjustmentsalignmentslubrication replacement repairs. |
Relevant aspects may include: | objectivesplanning processactivity siteweatherequipment selectionclothing selectionfood selectioninstructional contentinstructional techniqueassessment techniquegroup feedbackdirecting techniquesrescue techniques employed. |