Record of Learner Achievement

Unit: / Mountain Biking Skills L1 CV4
Ofqual Unit Reference Number: / H/508/0136
Unit Review Date: / 31/07/2021
LEARNING OUTCOMES / ASSESSMENT CRITERIA / EVIDENCE LOCATION /
The learner will: / The learner can: /
1.  Know about the fundamental requirements for mountain biking / 1.1. Describe different equipment needed for mountain biking
1.2. Identify the working components of a mountain bike
1.3. Describe the safety considerations of mountain biking
2.  Know how to prepare for mountain biking / 2.1. Complete a ‘Cycle M’ check
2.2. Complete a personal safety check
2.3. Demonstrate safe loading and unloading of bikes
2.4. Describe the requirements for emergency procedures
3.  Be able to plan mountain biking routes / 3.1. Select suitable cycle routes to follow
3.2. Demonstrate trail and map reading skills /orientation
3.3. Identify different trail grades
3.4. Select trail grades
4.  Be able to engage in mountain biking / 4.1. Demonstrate mountain bike techniques
4.2. Perform off road mountain biking on a variety of trails
4.3. Demonstrate off site cycle maintenance

Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcome 1

1.1 Different equipment: to include

(a) bike type

(b) riding gear

(c) equipment.

Learning Outcome 2

2.2 Personal safety check: to include

(a) adjusting helmet

(b) layers of clothing (depending on the weather) no loose clothing near pedals / chains

(c) correct size gloves.

Learning Outcome 3

3.1 Suitable: to suit the individual or group, taking into consideration skills, abilities and fitness.

Learning Outcome 4

4.1 Techniques: to include

(a) attack Position

(b) cornering

(c) gears

(d) effective pedalling

(e) braking - control

(f) control at low speed

(g) control at high speed

(h) uphill – cadence (leg rotation)

(i) downhill – (attack position further back, heels down)

4.2 Variety of trails: a minimum of two different trails but can be all the same level.

4.3 Cycle maintenance to include:

(a) how to fix a puncture

(b) how to fix a dropped chain.

Evidence Requirements

Evidence of practical ability must be demonstrated in Learning Outcome 6.

Final Tutor Feedback (Strengths and Areas for Improvement):

Learner Submission Disclaimer

I declare that this is an original piece of work and that all of the work is my own unless referenced.

Assessor Disclaimer

I confirm that this learner’s work fully meets all the assessment criteria listed above at the correct level and that any specified evidence requirements have been addressed.

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V1 – January 2016