SISOCYT005 — Ride off road bicycles on intermediate trails

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What an assessment for SISOCYT005 must cover

90 assessable components: 3 elements (21 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 54 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for the ride.

1.1Select clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the ride and conditions, and check for safe working condition.
1.2Complete safety and serviceability checks immediately before riding and correct bike deficiencies, as required.
1.3Stow clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during ride.
1.4Interpret planned route from activity plans and trail maps to assist in following the route.
1.5Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
1.6Confirm protocols for communications between party members and with other riders.
1.7Fit and adjust personal protective equipment to ensure comfort and safety.

2 Ride bicycles off road in intermediate trail conditions.

2.1Mount and dismount bike safely, on different trail surfaces and gradients, while maintaining balance.
2.2Control speed of bike using techniques suitable for rocky and loose tread and changing gradients, to pedal, change gears and brake.
2.3Select and adjust cadence appropriate for rocky, loose and variable tread and changing gradients.
2.4Adopt appropriate riding rhythm and pace to minimise fatigue, strain and injury and adjust according to trail conditions.
2.5Maintain appropriate posture, balance and weight shift to efficiently handle and control the bike in a straight line, through bends and tight corners.
2.6Monitor party formation, riding pace and space between riders and adjust own position and pace according to conditions.
2.7Maintain effective communication with party members and other riders throughout all activities.
2.8Ensure compliance of self and party members with etiquette applicable to off road cycling.

3 Negotiate hazards, obstacles, moderate and steep gradients.

3.1Monitor trail for other riders, select and adjust appropriate riding position to avoid collisions.
3.2Modify riding technique, posture and body position to account for ongoing trail surface obstacles.
3.3Control line of direction and speed to safely approach, and negotiate obstacles.
3.4Choose and maintain posture and body position appropriate for negotiating moderate and steep ascents and descents.
3.5Utilise smooth and timely gear changes to assist pedalling effort when negotiating moderate and steep ascents.
3.6Utilise timely brake and balance techniques to descend moderate and steep inclines under control.

Performance evidence

complete three group off road cycling trips each taking a different route
during each trip:
consistently maintain a safe position on the trail, follow safety procedures and safely negotiate hazards
utilise effective off road cycling techniques, modified to account for trail surface obstacles, to:
mount and dismount without assistance on different trail surfaces, including rocky and loose tread, and on moderate and steep inclines and declines
use efficient cadence for rocky and loose trail surfaces, moderate and steep gradients
execute timely and smooth gear changes, including for moderate and steep ascents and descents
brake smoothly, including for moderate and steep descents
negotiate tight corners and bends, using weight shift and other off road bike corning techniques
smoothly ride trail obstacles and features
choose and maintain appropriate body position and posture, including for moderate and steep ascents and descents.

Knowledge evidence

organisational safety and emergency response procedures for off road cycling activities
clothing and footwear suitable for off road cycling activities:
types of clothing and fabrics that protect against the effects of weather conditions including sun, temperatures, winds, and precipitation of different levels and extremes
reasons for layering clothes
effective design and construction features of waterproof gear
types of cycling footwear for off road cycling including specialist mountain bike shoes and cleats and their advantages over other types of footwear
features and functions of personal protective equipment, items used to improve rider comfort, and how to fit and adjust these for comfort and safety:
bicycle helmets
high visibility vests or clothing
gloves
elbow pads
knee pads
wrist guards
padded shorts
eye protection
features of mountain bike saddlebags, handlebar bags and panniers, and techniques used to effectively stow items:
for ease of access and maximum usage of space
for stability of bicycle
to waterproof clothing, food and resources
types of pre-departure safety and serviceability checks completed immediately prior to riding and how to complete, including those for:
tyre pressure appropriate for conditions
required accessories such as lights and reflectors
brakes
seat and or handlebars for best rider fit
handlebar plugs
communication protocols used between groups of off road cyclists and with other trail riders to include:
calls
hand signals
whistles, use of bike bell
for off road cycling on intermediate trails:
safe position on trails to avoid collisions with other riders
effective riding techniques for:
mounting and dismounting without assistance on different trail surfaces, including rocky and loose tread, and on moderate and steep inclines and declines
using efficient cadence for rocky and loose trail surfaces, moderate and steep gradients
gear selection and timely and smooth changing of gears
smooth braking, including for moderate and steep descents
weight shifting to negotiate bends and tight corners
cornering off road bikes
changing posture and body position; sitting and standing and when both are effective
negotiating moderate and steep ascents and descents
how techniques would be modified to account for trail surface obstacles and changes in gradient
typical hazards associated with cycling off road on intermediate trails, and techniques used to safely negotiate these:
logs, roots and rocks
loose surface
ruts and corrugations
bumps
berms
depressions
pot holes
trees and overhanging vegetation
bridges
drainage grates
water crossings
etiquette applicable to off road cycling.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret detailed and familiar organisational safety and emergency response procedures  interpret straightforward but potentially unfamiliar information on maps  interpret factual activity plan information in familiar formats.
Oral communications skills: use clear and unambiguous verbal and non-verbal communications to make intent known.
Numeracy skills: interpret and calculate numerical data involving distances, times and speeds.
Planning and organising skills: manage own timing to complete activities within planned timeframes.

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What does an assessment tool for SISOCYT005 need to cover?

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