Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SISOCYT004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Ride off road bicycles on easy trails

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SISOCYT004 - Ride off road bicycles on easy trails
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ride mountain or other off road bicycles as part of a group on easy trails and according to planned routes.This unit provides the skills to cycle off road on easy trails defined as trails that are likely to be a combination of fire road and wide single tracks with a gentle gradient, smooth surface and relatively free of unavoidable obstacles. The trail surface is mostly firm and stable but may have obstacles such as small logs, roots and rocks, and some areas of loose surface. Climbs and descents are mostly shallow but may include some moderately 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. The unit can also apply to assistants and support staff.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Cycle Touring
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for the ride.
  • 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 riders and with other trail users.
  • Fit and adjust personal protective equipment to ensure comfort and safety.
       
Element: Ride bicycles off road in easy trail conditions.
  • Mount and dismount bike safely, on both smooth and uneven trail surfaces, while maintaining balance.
  • Control speed of bike using techniques suitable for off road smooth and uneven tread, to pedal, change gears and brake.
  • Select and adjust cadence appropriate for differing trail surfaces and gradient.
  • 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 corners.
  • Ride in bunch formation, where appropriate, and make required adjustments to own pace and place in formation.
  • Maintain effective communication with party members and motorists and other users throughout all activities.
  • Ensure compliance of self and party members with road rules and etiquette applicable to off road cycling.
       
Element: Negotiate hazards, obstacles and gentle gradients.
  • Monitor trail for vehicles and other users, select and adjust appropriate riding position to avoid collisions.
  • Modify riding technique, posture and body position to account for trail surface obstacles.
  • Control line of direction and speed to safely approach, avoid or negotiate obstacles.
  • Choose and maintain posture and body position appropriate for negotiating gentle ascents and descents.
  • Utilise smooth and timely gear changes to assist pedalling effort when negotiating gentle ascents.
  • 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 riders and with other trail users.
  • Fit and adjust personal protective equipment to ensure comfort and safety.
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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 riders and with other trail users. 
Fit and adjust personal protective equipment to ensure comfort and safety. 
Mount and dismount bike safely, on both smooth and uneven trail surfaces, while maintaining balance. 
Control speed of bike using techniques suitable for off road smooth and uneven tread, to pedal, change gears and brake. 
Select and adjust cadence appropriate for differing trail surfaces and gradient. 
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 corners. 
Ride in bunch formation, where appropriate, and make required adjustments to own pace and place in formation. 
Maintain effective communication with party members and motorists and other users throughout all activities. 
Ensure compliance of self and party members with road rules and etiquette applicable to off road cycling. 
Monitor trail for vehicles and other users, select and adjust appropriate riding position to avoid collisions. 
Modify riding technique, posture and body position to account for trail surface obstacles. 
Control line of direction and speed to safely approach, avoid or negotiate obstacles. 
Choose and maintain posture and body position appropriate for negotiating gentle ascents and descents. 
Utilise smooth and timely gear changes to assist pedalling effort when negotiating gentle ascents. 
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 riders and with other trail users. 
Fit and adjust personal protective equipment to ensure comfort and safety. 

Forms

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