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Apply overnight cycle touring skills

Apply overnight cycle touring skills

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOCYT405A
State Code
D6354
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
13/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate independently in on and or off-road overnight cycle touring activities. Other related competencies such as navigation and camp craft are defined elsewhere.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for an overnight cycle tour.
  • 1.1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the duration of the tour.
  • 1.2. Select a route according to route requirements, contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.3. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine tour and contingency plans.
  • 1.4. Identify potential hazards and obstacles associated with on-road cycling and procedures to minimise risks.
  • 1.5. Establish a suitable communication system to use when riding in a group.
2. Select and check equipment.
  • 2.1. Select personal and protective clothing according to contextual issues.
  • 2.2. Select touring bicycle and equipment according to relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and proposed cycling conditions.
  • 2.3. Perform routine pre-departure checks on touring bicycle and all equipment.
  • 2.4. Correct any deficiency and demonstrate that the touring bicycle is correctly proportioned for personal use.
  • 2.5. Attach gear to bicycle and apply comfort items to improve ride.
  • 2.6. Load touring bicycle on to vehicle, where required.
  • 2.7. Ensure the proposed route is realistic in terms of personal requirements.
3. Negotiate a cycle route.
  • 3.1. Load touring bicycle to ensure a low centre of gravity.
  • 3.2. Secure panniers and other attachments so that they do not fall off or become loose.
  • 3.3. Adopt appropriate posture and maintain control and balance at all times when riding over different terrain types and gradients.
  • 3.4. Maintain tyre pressure at recommended minimum pressure for conditions and load.
  • 3.5. Maintain position on the road to avoid collisions with vehicles and apply rider etiquette.
  • 3.6. Negotiate hazards and obstacles in a safe manner and take measures to guard personal and group safety.
  • 3.7. Modify technique to account for changes in terrain and gradient, demonstrating high level riding skills.
  • 3.8. Pace cycling and adopt safe group or bunch riding techniques to maintain group cohesion.
4. Conduct touring maintenance and repairs in the field.
  • 4.1. Identify and use cycling tools and spare parts according to manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 4.2. Assemble and carry an extensive in-field repair kit according to type of bicycle and activity requirements.
  • 4.3. Conduct routine and non-routine touring bicycle maintenance checks and repairs.
5. Evaluate cycle tour.
  • 5.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the overnight cycle tour.
  • 5.2. Identify improvements for future overnight cycling tours.
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 preparation
range of foods.
Principles of nutrition may include:
food groups
dietary guidelines
individual food requirements and allergies.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use, maintenance and storage of bicycle and equipment
emergency procedures
communication protocols
code of ethics.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
local knowledge.
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
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
tree branches
bumps
depressions and pot holes
drainage grates.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Touring bicycle may include:
road bicycle
hybrid bicycle, may include tri and quad bikes
mountain bikes.
Equipment may include:
cycle touring equipment
safety equipment
navigation equipment
overnight equipment
first aid equipment
spare parts and tools.
Checks may include:
chains
brakes
gears
wheels
bearing
frame
tyres
accessories
noise.
Correctly proportioned may include:
frame size
handlebar height
saddle position and height
distance from saddle to handlebars.
Comfort items may include:
gloves
padded shorts
glasses or goggles
hydration system, such as bottle, bladder.
Load may include:
trailer
roof rack
bike rack.
Personal requirements may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience
physical 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.
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 bike
ascending steep hills at a steady pace
braking and pedalling techniques
maintaining a 1-2m clearance from the left side of the road on steep windy descents
riding over bumps and potholes.
Tools and spare parts may include:
allen keys
spare tube, tyres and tyre lever
puncture repair kit
patch kit
light machine oil
spanner set and or shifter
pliers
lubricant
pump
spare nuts, bolts, cables, chain, links and spokes
chainbreaker
cassette remover
crank puller and crank wrench
cone spanners
degreaser or cleaner
accessories.
Maintenance may include:
checks
adjustments
alignments
lubrication
replacement
repairs.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
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 processes to plan equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions
applies riding skills to safely negotiate route and identify and negotiate hazards, obstacles and risks while maintaining personal and group safety
uses tools and spare parts to perform routine and non-routine checks, maintenance and repairs on the touring bicycle to ensure it is correctly proportioned and in safe working order
evaluates and reflects on own cycling performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in on and off-road overnight cycling activities that to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information, such as meteorological data, to plan for the activity
a suitable outdoor location to allow cyclist to demonstrate on and off-road cycling techniques
on and off-road cycling, navigation and overnight equipment, tools and spare parts and safety equipment.
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 or written questioning to assess knowledge of potential hazards, obstacles and risks associated with on and off-road overnight cycle touring
observation of safe participation and demonstration of on and off-road cycling techniques over various terrain and gradients
observation of dealing with hazards, obstacles and contingencies, such as bicycle or equipment failure and change in conditions
observation of conducting routine and non-routine touring bicycle maintenance checks and repairs
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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