Mountain Biking

Listed here are the units of competency from the current National Outdoor Recreation Training Package. These have been provided to enable leaders to benchmark their skills and experience.

Leaders in this activity should be confident that they have the skills and knowledge, at least equivalent to that described by the following selected units, relevant to the competency levels within the activity (where applicable).

To obtain detailed information on the content of each unit of competency it is necessary to access the National Training Information Service (NTIS) website at www.ntis.gov.au then insert the unit identification code into the search function.

Mountain Bike Guide (Easy to intermediate terrain)
Mountain Bike Guide (Intermediate to difficult terrain)
Mountain Bike Instructor (Intermediate to difficult terrain)

Mountain Bike Guide (Easy to intermediate terrain)

A person designated as a Mountain Bike Guide (Easy to intermediate terrain) possesses relevant outdoor activity specific skills, knowledge and experience to lead or guide clients in Mountain Biking. There is no intention of imparting skills or knowledge to clients beyond that which is necessary to enable their safe participation in the activity. At the end of a session or program with a guide, the intent is not for the client to have acquired the skills to independently participate in the activity.

A Mountain Bike Guide (Easy to intermediate terrain) has the skills, knowledge and experience that enables them to work autonomously within a defined range of skilled operations. These should involve known routines, methods and procedures, where minimal discretion and judgment is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.

These guides may work within clearly defined contexts conducting Mountain Biking activities on gravel roads and single tracks with easy to intermediate terrain, acting according to clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures and relevant documented guidelines. Persons at this level of leader registration may only conduct Mountain Biking activities of up to a day's duration on terrain that includes:

  • Moderate inclines (up and down)
  • Sloping terrain
  • Small sections of rocky areas
  • Small sections of sand
  • Shallow water crossings (with smooth bottom)
  • Small tree roots and logs

They may also work as an assistant with a more experienced leader in potentially non-routine or more complex activities and programs (eg. with "at risk" clients, overnight tours).

Mountain Bike Guide (Easy to intermediate terrain) units of competency:

  • SRXEMR001A Respond to emergency situations
  • SRXGRO001A Facilitate a group
  • SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict
  • SRXINU002A Apply sport and recreation law
  • SRXOHS001B Follow defined occupational health and safety policy and procedures
  • SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities
  • SROODR002A Plan outdoor recreation activities
  • SROODR005A Guide outdoor recreation activities
  • SROOPS002B Plan for minimal environmental impact
  • SROOPS003B Apply weather information
  • SROCYT001A Select, set up and maintain a bike
  • SROCYT002A Demonstrate basic cycling skills
  • SROMBK001A Demonstrate basic off-road cycling skills
  • SRONAV001B Navigate in tracked and easy untracked areas
  • TDTH0101A Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes

Mountain Bike Guide (Intermediate to difficult terrain)

A person designated as a Mountain Bike Guide (Intermediate to difficult terrain) has the skills, knowledge and experience that enables them to work independently within a variety of settings and contexts. Leadership and guidance are involved when organising activities of self and others, as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature. A person at this level of leader registration may perform a broad range of skilled applications including the evaluation and analysis of current practices, development of new criteria and procedures for performing current practices and provision of some leadership and guidance to others.

Mountain Bike Guides (Intermediate to difficult terrain) may work independently at a broad range of venues with a variety of different client groups. Persons at this level of registration should be able to apply their skills and knowledge to a broad variety of mountain biking on terrain that includes:

  • Long, steep inclines and declines incorporating loose surface and a step ups/downs
  • Cross slope riding involving irregular terrain
  • Difficult water crossings (water depth at least to pedals, irregular bottom, offset entry and exit points)
  • Bush tracks that include narrow, twisting and irregular terrain
  • Irregular sandy or muddy terrain
  • Very rough rocky ground
  • Snow and ice
  • Slippery incline/declines
  • Should be able to deal with non-routine situations.

A Mountain Bike Guide (Intermediate to difficult terrain) must possess all the skills, knowledge and experience required of a Mountain Bike Guide (Easy to intermediate terrain) PLUS those that enable them to:

  • Manage risk in outdoor activities
  • Provide leadership to groups
  • Apply advanced off-road cycling skills
  • Navigate in difficult and trackless areas
  • Guide off-road cycle tours
  • Coordinate emergency response.

Mountain Bike Guide (Intermediate to difficult terrain) units of competency

  • SRXEMR001A Respond to emergency situations
  • SRXEMR002A Coordinate emergency response
  • SRXGRO001A Facilitate a group
  • SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict
  • SRXGRO003A Provide leadership to groups
  • SRXINU002A Apply sport and recreation law
  • SRXOHS001B Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures
  • SROODR003A Plan outdoor recreation activities (advanced)
  • SROODR005A Guide outdoor recreation activities
  • SROODR006A Manage risk in an outdoor activity
  • SROOPS002B Plan for minimal environmental impact
  • SROCYT001A Select, set up and maintain a bike
  • SROCYT002A Demonstrate basic cycling skills
  • SROMBK001A Demonstrate basic off-road cycling skills
  • SROMBK002A Apply advanced off-road cycling skills
  • SROMBK003A Guide off-road cycle tours
  • TDTH0101A Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes
  • SRONAV001B Navigate in tracked and easy untracked areas
  • SRONAV002B Navigate in difficult and trackless areas

Mountain Bike Instructor (Intermediate to difficult terrain)

A person who facilitates skill transfer or development to clients in order that they may participate, guide or instruct independently. This requires the instructor to be able to transfer required skills and knowledge, apply a variety of appropriate instructional strategies, and assess participant's skill and knowledge acquisition during and at the end of a program or session.

A person designated as a Mountain Bike Instructor (Intermediate to difficult terrain) within the National Outdoor Leader Registration Scheme has the skills, knowledge and experience to instruct clients in order that they may acquire Mountain Biking skills or off-road cycle tour guiding skills to enable independent operation.

These Instructors may instruct clients to achieve the following outcomes:

  • Mountain Biking participant for day trips
  • Mountain Bike Guide (Easy to intermediate terrain)
  • Mountain Bike Guide (Intermediate to difficult terrain)
  • Mountain Bike Instructor (Intermediate to difficult terrain)

A Mountain Bike Instructor (Intermediate to difficult terrain) must possess all the skills, knowledge and experience required of a Mountain Bike Guide (Intermediate to difficult terrain) PLUS those that enable them to:

  • Train small groups
  • Instruct Mountain Biking skills

Mountain Bike Instructor (Intermediate to difficult terrain) units of competency

  • SRXEMR001A Respond to emergency situations
  • SRXEMR002A Coordinate emergency response
  • SRXGRO001A Facilitate a group
  • SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict
  • SRXGRO003A Provide leadership to groups
  • SRXINU002A Apply sport and recreation law
  • SRXOHS001B Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures
  • SROODR003A Plan outdoor recreation activities (advanced)
  • SROODR006A Manage risk in an outdoor activity
  • SROOPS002B Plan for minimal environmental impact
  • SROCYT001A Select, set up and maintain a bike
  • SROCYT002A Demonstrate basic cycling skills
  • SROMBK001A Demonstrate basic off-road cycling skills
  • SROMBK002A Apply advanced off-road cycling skills
  • SROMBK004A Instruct off-road cycling skills
  • TDTH0101A Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes
  • SRONAV001B Navigate in tracked and easy untracked areas

 

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