Ride off road bicycles on easy trails

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SISOCYT004, 'Ride off road bicycles on easy trails'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Ride off road bicycles on easy trails' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCECRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for the ride.

1.1. Select clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the ride and conditions, and check for safe working condition.

1.2. Complete safety and serviceability checks immediately before riding and correct bike deficiencies, as required.

1.3. Stow clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during ride.

1.4. Interpret planned route from activity plans and trail maps to assist in following the route.

1.5. Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.

1.6. Confirm protocols for communications between riders and with other trail users.

1.7. Fit and adjust personal protective equipment to ensure comfort and safety.

2. Ride bicycles off road in easy trail conditions.

2.1. Mount and dismount bike safely, on both smooth and uneven trail surfaces, while maintaining balance.

2.2. Control speed of bike using techniques suitable for off road smooth and uneven tread, to pedal, change gears and brake.

2.3. Select and adjust cadence appropriate for differing trail surfaces and gradient.

2.4. Adopt appropriate riding rhythm and pace to minimise fatigue, strain and injury and adjust according to trail conditions.

2.5. Maintain appropriate posture, balance and weight shift to efficiently handle and control the bike in a straight line, through bends and corners.

2.6. Ride in bunch formation, where appropriate, and make required adjustments to own pace and place in formation.

2.7. Maintain effective communication with party members and motorists and other users throughout all activities.

2.8. Ensure compliance of self and party members with road rules and etiquette applicable to off road cycling.

3. Negotiate hazards, obstacles and gentle gradients.

3.1. Monitor trail for vehicles and other users, select and adjust appropriate riding position to avoid collisions.

3.2. Modify riding technique, posture and body position to account for trail surface obstacles.

3.3. Control line of direction and speed to safely approach, avoid or negotiate obstacles.

3.4. Choose and maintain posture and body position appropriate for negotiating gentle ascents and descents.

3.5. Utilise smooth and timely gear changes to assist pedalling effort when negotiating gentle ascents.