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Guide off-highway motorcycle tours

Guide off-highway motorcycle tours

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOTBR304A
State Code
D6512
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to guide participants on off-highway motorcycle tours. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to make suitable arrangements to safely guide groups on day and or overnight off-highway motorcycling trips.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan an off-highway motorcycling trip.
  • 1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the conditionofparticipants.
  • 1.2. Develop a tour plan according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.3. Select an appropriate location to suit abilities and group objectives according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.4. Identify potential hazards and obstacles associated with off-highway motorcycling and procedures to minimise risks.
  • 1.5. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine tour plan.
  • 1.6. Determine food and water requirements according to contextual issues of the tour.
  • 1.7. Obtain permits or permission for access and notify appropriate authority where required, before commencing the motorcycling tour.
2. Select equipment for the group.
  • 2.1. Select off-highway motorcycles and equipment according to rider's needs and characteristics, proposed conditions, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.2. Perform routine pre-departurechecks on motorcycles and correct any deficiency according to manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.3. Fit and adjust equipment and ensure suitability to the participant and motorcycle.
  • 2.4. Waterproof and pack equipment that is not required on hand and load in a suitable manner.
  • 2.5. Check safety and repair equipment to ensure suitability to group and planned trip.
3. Brief participants.
  • 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the tour in a manner suitable to the participants.
  • 3.2. Outline logistical details and safety procedures for the tour.
  • 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use during motorcycle tour.
  • 3.4. Explain symptoms, treatment and prevention of hypothermia, hyperthermia and dehydration to group to assist in self-monitoring.
  • 3.5. Demonstrate correct packing of a motorcycle with gear appropriate to proposed trip.
  • 3.6. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the tour.
4. Lead off-highway motorcycle tour.
  • 4.1. Evaluate conditions and provide clear and concise direction and advice to group during the tour.
  • 4.2. Identify potential hazards and the best lines through hazards according to group ability and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 4.3. Manage the movement of the group to maintain the safest situation when negotiating hazards and obstacles.
  • 4.4. Implement appropriate modifications to tour in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.
  • 4.5. Conduct routine and non-routine motorcycle maintenance checks and repairs in the field.
5. Complete post-tour responsibilities.
  • 5.1. Notify relevant authority of trip completion
  • 5.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of motorcycle tour.
  • 5.4. Identify potential modifications for future motorcycle tours.
  • 5.5. Review own performance and identify improvements.
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.
Condition of participants may include:
skill and fitness level
previous off-highway motorcycling experience
physical capabilities
age
injuries and illnesses.
Plan may include:
tour aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location and route
guide and participant ratios
equipment and resources
food and water
weather details
participant information
safety and emergency requirements
risk management plan
contingency management plan.
Relevant legislation may include:
roads and traffic Acts
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety
use and maintenance of motorcycles and equipment
communication protocols
risk management procedures
environmental impact minimisation procedures
noise level requirements
time and budget constraints
confidentiality of participant information
code of ethics.
Group objectives may include:
self improvement
meeting people
fitness targets
skill acquisition
adventure and recreation.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Obstacles may include:
bridges
water on road
trees, bushes and roots
bumps
depressions and pot holes
drainage grates
ascents and descents.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Relevantsources may include:
bureau of meteorology
media
national parks and wildlife centres
police.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Food and water requirements may include:
range of foods:
perishability
hydration.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Off-highway motorcycle may include:
off-highway motorcycles
trailers
farm or agriculture motorcycles.
Equipment may include:
helmet
safe footwear
protective clothing or body armour
eye protection
knee and elbow guards
kidney belt
gloves
overnight resources.
Pre-departure checks may include:
chain or drive shaft
controls and cables
lights and electrics
oil and fuel
spoke tension
chassis
suspension
brakes
tyres and wheels.
Relevant information may include:
personal equipment requirements
safety and emergency procedures
possible hazards and obstacles
minimal environmental impact practices
off-highway motorcycling techniques
objectives
logistical details
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
use of first aid, safety and repair equipment
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common motorcycling incidents or risks
safe areas and or boundaries
guide or participant ratios
contingency and risk management plans.
Communication system may include:
calls
radio
hand signals
Variable factors may include:
change of weather
equipment failure
participant's needs
environmental conditions.
Maintenance may include:
fluid levels
air cleaner
fuel and oil filters
spoke tension
engine lubrication
steering and electrical system
brake checks and adjustment
gear checks and adjustment.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
group feedback
directing techniques.
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:
plans effectively within tour constraints and guides and monitors group to maintain safety and group cohesion
applies effective modifications and contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems or variable factors that arise during off-highway motorcycling tours
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure leading day and or overnight off-highway motorcycling tours that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a location with suitable tracks and trails for day and or overnight off-highway motorcycle tours
participants to take part in tour
off-highway motorcycles and equipment such as helmets, lights, reflectors, protective clothing and footwear
resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan, guide and document off-highway motorcycling tours for a variety of participants.
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:
observation of interacting with participants, including conveying information for safe participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all off-highway motorcycling activities throughout tour
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of motorcycling tour plans
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site.
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