Chisholm Outdoor Leadership Specialisation – Mountain Biking

Learn personal cycling skills, cycle maintenance, off road riding techniques and more

Mountain Biking (off road) is described in the Outdoor Recreation Training Package as: (paraphrased)

“covers the knowledge and skills required to plan and conduct an of road cycling tour, maintain and repair mountain bikes, demonstrate off road cycling skills …”

This module consists of field work (mountain bike rides) and theory sessions. Covers areas such as bike maintenance, single track, off track riding techniques, and downhill riding techniques.MB Level 1 students will participate in 3 days of mountain biking at Lysterfield Park and 2 nights of bike maintenance at Chisholm Frankston. MB Level 2 students will participate in 2 weekend tours at the Otway’s and around the township of Walhalla, Vic.

Mountain Biking Skills Module: Level 1. Field dates 2011

Saturday May 7th. Lysterfield, You Yang’s
Tuesday May 10th. Bicycle maintenance. 6-10PM Chisholm, Frankston
May 14th: Lysterfield Park, you Yang’s
Tuesday May 24th. Bicycle maintenance. 6-10PM Chisholm, Frankston
May 28th. Lysterfield, You Yang’s

Mountain Biking Skills Module: Level 1Units of Competency

SROCYT001A
Select, set up and maintain a bike.
SROCYT002A
Demonstrate basic cycling skills
SROMBK001A
Demonstrate basic off road cycling skills.

Mountain Biking Skills Module: Level 2. Field dates 2011

October 8&9 Forrest, Otway’s
October 29&30th Walhalla

Mountain Biking Skills Module: Level 2Units of Competency

SROMBK002A
Apply advanced off road cycling skills

Pre requisites: Completion of the Mountain Biking Skills Module Level 1

Assessment. A combination of written work and practical demonstrations in the field. Attendance on all field trips is required.

Mountain Biking Skills Module Fees

*Funded – Mountain Bike level 1. Approximately $400. To be confirmed.

*Funded – Mountain Bike level 2. Approximately $300. To be confirmed.

Non funded - $ Price on application.

*Fee Structure
Funded positions are available to enrolling students who have not previously completed a Diploma or Degree in any subject area. Non funded course prices are available upon request

Recognition of Prior Learning.

If you hold a Statement of Attainment with the required Units of Competency with a completion date no longer than 12 months prior to the COLS enrolment date a credit transfer will apply at no cost.

If the completion date is 12 months or more or if you do not hold any Statement of Attainment relevant to your specialist activity but have relevant skills or Industry experience you will be required to:

• Attend the assessment day for your chosen activity
• Attend a RPL meeting with Chisholm staff
• Sit a written test.
• Submit a personal log
• Submit any supporting documentation
• Submit third party testimony from employers, clubs etc
• Pay the RPL fee

To become a Mountain Bike Guide (level 2) you must.…

• Complete all 3 pre requisite modules: Foundation, Mountain Biking Skills and Leadership
• Enrol in the Guide Module. SROMBK003A Guide off road cycle tours
• Complete your COLS Practical Placement Work Book.
• Complete a Level 2 First Aid Course
• Complete all personal Log Book Requirements.

We have a limited number of places in each course and applicants will be accepted on the basis of suitability and date of application.....Apply Now!!

Where? Victoria, Australia

Venue : Chisholm Institute

Cost : Available on application

Start Date : 01.07.2011

End Date : 01.12.2011

Applications Due Date : 01.07.2011

Contact...

Rob Smith
Chisholm Institute

Office:(03) 92388403
Mobile: 0429330599

Email : robert.smith@chisholm.edu.au
Website : http://www.adventurepro.com.au/chisholm/cols.htm