Domain - Mountain Biking

Domain - Mountain Biking

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Level 1

Demonstrate mountain biking on grade 1 terrain

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20137 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: preparedness for mountain biking on grade 1 terrain; and riding skills on grade 1 terrain.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Level 2

Set up and undertake basic maintenance of a mountain or cycle touring bike for outdoor recreation

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20138 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to set up and undertake basic maintenance of a mountain or cycle touring bike for outdoor recreation.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 2 terrain

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Version 7

457 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate preparedness for mountain biking on grade 2 terrain; and demonstrate riding skills for mountain biking on grade 2 terrain.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Level 3

Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 3 terrain

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 458.

20817 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: individual preparedness for mountain biking on grade 3 terrain; and mountain biking skills on grade 3 terrain.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate mountain biking knowledge and skills
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

26246 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is primarily intended for people such as club or youth group leaders, teachers, or leaders at an outdoor activity centre who provide mountain biking experiences on trails up to and including Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) Grade 3. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe mountain biking equipment used in New Zealand; prepare for mountain biking; demonstrate mountain biking skills; check and adjust mountain bike parts and carry out trailside repairs and adjustments; and navigate using a map for mountain biking purposes.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate mountain biking skills
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

458 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This is for the trainee who wants to go mountain biking on unmaintained 4WD tracks and rough narrow tracks on rides that will involve carrying the bicycle.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited - Outdoor Recreation Advisory Group

Level 4

Instruct in skills for mountain bike riding on intermediate to expert terrain
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

20136 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit are able to: prepare for instructing in and teach skills for, mountain bike riding on intermediate to expert terrain; demonstrate effective instruction techniques during, and provide leadership for mountain bike rides; and evaluate the effectiveness of the instruction and leadership provided.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Lead a mountain biking experience for a group
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

26248 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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This unit standard is primarily intended for people such as club or youth group leaders, teachers, or leaders at an outdoor activity centre who provide mountain biking experiences for groups on trails up to and including Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) Grade 3. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan to lead a group in a mountain biking experience; prepare to lead a group in a mountain biking experience; brief a group in a mountain biking experience; lead a group in a mountain biking experience; and evaluate own performance as leader of a mountain biking experience.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of mountain bike skills on trails up to MTBNZ Grade 3

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30675 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who provide mountain biking experiences for groups on trails up to and including Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) Grade 3. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate and apply knowledge of mountain bike gear and equipment; demonstrate and apply knowledge of on-trail mountain bike maintenance and field repairs; and demonstrate personal mountain biking skills on Intermediate MTBNZ Grade 3 trails.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Plan, prepare, lead and evaluate introductory mountain biking experiences on trails up to and including MTBNZ Grade 2

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30676 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who provide mountain biking experiences for groups on trails up to and including Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) Grade 2. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare an introductory mountain biking experience; demonstrate group and safety management for introductory mountain biking experience; lead a group for an introductory mountain biking experience on up to MTBNZ Grade 2 trails; apply knowledge of environmental practices and cultural awareness; evaluate own performance as a mountain bike leader.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Level 5

Demonstrate knowledge of and apply mountain bike skills on trails up to MTBNZ Grade 4

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30677 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who provide mountain biking experiences for groups on trails up to and including Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) Grade 4. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of mountain bikes, gear and equipment commonly used in New Zealand; perform a range of mountain bike maintenance and on-trail repairs; and demonstrate personal mountain biking skills on MTBNZ Grade 3 and Grade 4 trails.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Plan, prepare, manage and evaluate mountain bike trips on trails up to MTBNZ Grade 4

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30678 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who guide or instruct mountain biking experiences for groups on trails up to and including Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) Grade 4. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare and plan for beginner and intermediate mountain bike trips; manage a group on up to MTBNZ Grade 4 mountain bike trail ride; apply effective group safety management; demonstrate and apply knowledge of accepted environmental practices, knowledge and cultural awareness for mountain biking in New Zealand; evaluate a mountain bike trip.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Plan, instruct and evaluate up to intermediate mountain bike skills and trail riding skills session

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30679 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who provide mountain up to intermediate biking experiences for groups on trails. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan for instructing a mountain bike skills and trail riding session; instruct and evaluate a mountain bike skills and trail riding skills session up to intermediate level.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Level 6

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of mountain biking and mountain biking skills on trails up to MTBNZ Grade 5
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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30680 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who provide mountain biking experiences for groups on trails up to and including Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) Grade 5. People credited with this unit standard are able to: perform complex mountain bike trail maintenance and repairs while on trail; demonstrate personal advanced mountain biking skills on MTBNZ Grade 4 and Grade 5 trails; apply weather interpretation and forecasting skills.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Instruct or guide mountain biking activities on trails up to and including MTBNZ Grade 5
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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30681 Unit Standard 13 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who provide mountain biking experiences for groups on trails up to and including Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) Grade 5. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to instruct or guide intermediate or advanced mountain bike activities; manage groups on MTBNZ Grade 4 and 5 mountain bike trail rides; critique and manage group safety for mountain bike trail rides on MTBNZ Grade 4 and 5; teach intermediate and advanced mountain biking skills and trail riding skills; facilitate participant awareness of a given mountain biking area with consideration of accepted environmental practices.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Teach and critique others in mountain bike guiding or instructing
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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30682 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who teach and critique mountain bike guides or instructors. People credited with this unit standards are able to teach and critique others in mountain bike guiding or instructing.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Data as at 13 December 2024