NZQA registered unit standard
19053 version 3
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Title
Ride a motorcycle on flat terrain
Level
2
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to
ride a motorcycle on flat terrain; and ride a motorcycle on flat
terrain.
Classification
Agriculture > Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Unit 24555, Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a
motorcycle, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
Definition
Workplace procedures refer to the verbal or written instructions to staff on policies
and procedures for use and safety of vehicles and machinery in the workplace.
2
For the purposes of this unit standard, flat terrain is defined as class A and B land
under the Land Use Capability Classification, which comprises slopes between 0-7º.
More detail is available at http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/soil/luc/.
3
Assessment
During assessment, manufacturer’s recommendations and legislative requirements
for the minimum age of a person driving a motorcycle must be complied with.
The motorcycle must be specifically manufactured for rural workplace or off-road use.
The motorcycle must have the following features – knobbly tyres, 2 wheels, gears.
Candidates must be wearing a helmet suitable for the activity that either complies
with the All Terrain Vehicle helmet standard (NZS 8600:2002) or is a motorcycle
helmet approved by New Zealand government regulation.
4
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the – Land
Transport Act 1998, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, and their
subsequent amendments.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558
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NZQA registered unit standard
19053 version 3
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Outcome 1
Prepare to ride a motorcycle on flat terrain.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Check of manufacturer’s specifications and workplace procedures identifies
suitability of the motorcycle for the anticipated activity.
Range
1.2
intended use, brakes, tyres, load capacities.
Vehicle pre-ride safety check is carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s
specifications.
Range
tyres, wheels, brakes, controls, lights, electrics, oil, fluids, fuel,
chain, carry racks, freedom of movement of handlebars.
1.3
Personal protective equipment is worn that is appropriate to the situation in
accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
1.4
The route is planned in accordance with the terrain and weather conditions.
Outcome 2
Ride a motorcycle on flat terrain.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Motorcycle is controlled at speeds appropriate to the conditions, traction is
maintained, and risk of damage to self, others and property is minimised.
Range
2.2
Active riding techniques appropriate to the terrain and weather conditions are
demonstrated.
Range
2.3
steering, braking, gear selections, manoeuvring, change of
surface.
weight transfer, balance, body position, head and eye position.
Motorcycle is parked in a stable position, and any faults are reported or fixed in
accordance with workplace procedures.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
19053 version 3
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
25 June 2002
31 December 2013
Review
2
20 May 2008
31 December 2013
Review
3
21 June 2012
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0052
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Primary Industry Training Organisation standards@primaryito.ac.nz if
you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016