Required skills

problemsolving skills to

safely negotiate hazards and obstacles while riding

modify riding technique to account for changes in terrain and conditions

conduct pre start and running maintenance checks and repairs of offhighway motorcycle

planning and organising skills to source and allocate necessary offhighway motorcycle apparel and equipment to enable safe overnight and extended riding

communication skills to interact with other motorcyclists cyclists and motorists to make intentions clear

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all activities

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to adhere to relevant road and traffic acts

minimal impact offhighway motorcycling codes to enable protection of the environment

offhighway motorcycling codes to understand motorcyclists rights and responsibilities offhighway and maintain safety of other users

equipment and offhighway motorcycle types construction features characteristics and technology used for offhighway motorcycling and the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment to enable appropriate selection use and maintenance of equipment

personal apparel and additional safety attire and the design and or construction features that make it appropriate for overnight and extended offhighway motorcycling activities

maintenance and repair of offhighway motorcycling equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

common communication methods used in offhighway motorcycling

extended offhighway motorcycling techniques to enable safe and efficient off highway travel in various terrain

route planning to determine suitable route and make logistical arrangements

hazards obstacles and risks associated with overnight and extended offhighway motorcycling and how to negotiate these

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity

packing and waterproofing equipment for extended motorcycle tours

emergency and first aid procedures relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and others

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

applies relevant planning processes for offhighway motorcycling tour and conducts accurate routine checks and maintenance of motorcycle and equipment

takes measures to guard personal and group safety by identifying and negotiating obstacles hazards and risks and selecting apparel that is suitable to all possible weather conditions

evaluates and reflects on own extended offhighway motorcycling performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in extended offhighway motorcycling tours that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable offhighway location for overnight or extended tours

offhighway motorcycles

apparel and equipment such as helmets safe footwear and protective clothing

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

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of potential risks associated with extended offhighway motorcycling

observation of safe participation and demonstration of offhighway motorcycling techniques over a variety of terrain

observation of dealing with hazards obstacles and contingencies such as motorcycle or equipment failure and change in conditions

observation of conducting motorcycle maintenance checks and repairs

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISOOPSA Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site

SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site.

Guidance information for assessment

Food and water requirements may include:

Route may include:

Route requirements may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevantsources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Hazards may include:

Obstacles may include:

Risks may include:

Communication system may include:

Off-highway motorcycle may include:

Apparel and equipment may include:

Pre-departure checks may include:

Comfort items may include:

Rider etiquette may include:

Measures may include:

High level riding skills may include:

Tools and spare parts may include:

Maintenance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: