PART 1: GENERAL

PART 2: SPECIFICATIONS/STANDARDS

The purpose of these specifications is to clearly establish the minimum standards and the specific requirements for Motorcycle Rider Training and Assessment accredited courses provided by Approved Providers.

These specifications will cover all motorcycle learner permit and licence levels.

The approved provider will qualify by meeting the entry criteria as detailed in the Form "Accreditation Guidelines" following a submission that clearly states the intended course(s) to be provided.

The approved provider shall plan, develop and maintain a documented Quality System in accordance with this specification and with an Australian Standard for Quality Systems as specified below:

The Quality System shall cover all training and assessment under the Service Agreement.

The approved provider shall comply with the specified Australian Standards for Quality Systems and in addition must include system elements covering the following:

Audits and field surveillance will be arranged by the Manager Driver Testing/Training Standards.

The Approved Provider shall upon being given reasonable notice by the Manager Driver Testing/Training Standards, make or arrange to be available all facilities, documentation, records and personnel including sub-contractors that are reasonably required for the audit or surveillance to be undertaken.

The Approved Provider shall at all times be responsible for adherence to the identified standards and conditions of the service agreement and will be accountable for any wilful release or lapse of security of any VIC ROADS Knowledge Test paper or associated documents.

A breach of the service agreement conditions may result in the suspension or cancellation of service agreement. This action may be initiated by the Manager Driver Testing/Training Standards, Regional Managers or the Director Operations Metro. and Rural.

In particular, any wilful breach of VIC ROADS requirements for security of written test question papers or answer sheets will result in stringent action being taken by VIC ROADS including the possible laying of criminal charges.

The release of a service agreement from suspension/cancellation may only be authorised by the Regional Manager in consultation with the Manager Driver Testing/Training Standards.

The decision to suspend or cancel a service agreement will be final without further notification required by VIC ROADS. A suspension may be lifted or result in cancellation and will apply during any investigation deemed necessary.

Where suspension/cancellation is applied, course participants (clients) who are disadvantaged by this action must have all pre-paid course fees refunded within 7 days of the notification of the suspension/cancellation of the service agreement. Failure to comply with this procedure may result in legal action being pursued by VIC ROADS on behalf of the client.

The following criteria details the minimum competency standards required for a "Motorcycle Learner Permit" and a "Motorcycle Operator Skill Test" (MOST) Certificate issued to a participant of an accredited training and assessment course provided by an approved provider.

These standards reflect the minimum level of competence required to be assessed and only offer assessment examples rather than precise detail or demands.

Due to the fact that learner permit applicants are not legally entitled to ride on public places or highways the skills training must be conducted at a safe off-road facility.

These off-road training areas must be reasonably level, be sealed with bitumen or concrete and be fenced or similarly bounded so as to prevent access by unauthorised persons or vehicles when training is in progress.

The sealed area must measure 70m x 40m minimum and have adequate safety run off for riders experiencing difficulty.

This should be of a size to accommodate up to 12 students and must have adequate lighting, heating and ventilation.

It must have audio visual equipment (e.g. overhead projector/video player and monitor/whiteboard) and comply with fire regulations/requirements.

The classroom must also have adequate security/storage for official paperwork and written test papers.

The training facility must have toilets and a storage garage for training motorcycles and range equipment e.g. traffic cones etc.

The basic operating skills training must include:

• Identification/location of controls
• Mounting dismounting techniques
• Manoeuvring the motorcycle by hand
• Starting/stopping engine
• Friction zone - getting underway
• Gear changing
• Turning corners
• Slow riding techniques
• Riding curves
• Braking - normal stop/quick stop

In addition to riding skills, "Roadcraft knowledge" sessions (video and discussions) must be included which cover the following:

• Protective clothing
• Visibility/conspicuity of riders
• Braking and steering techniques
• Traffic riding situations/strategies

The training required for an acceptable understanding of safe motorcycle operation shall equate to the knowledge contained in the Victorian Rider handbook, the standard of which is measured by VIC ROADS Knowledge Test 1 (KT1)

In order for students to be issued with a learner permit at the end of the training course each student must be individually and objectively assessed for both knowledge and riding skills.

All assessments must OBJECTIVELY measure performance against pre-determined criteria.

The assessment of knowledge shall be the standard required by VIC ROADS Knowledge Test (KT1).

Where the KT1 is conducted by the approved provider it shall be conducted in accordance with VIC ROADS written test procedures. Appropriate security of the test papers, correction templates and completed answer sheets is mandatory.

The assessment of riding skill shall equate to the standard required to pass the current VIC ROADS motorcycle learner permit riding skill test.

Students must be objectively assessed in the following riding skills.

Should be able to locate and identify major and ancillary controls on command without looking when seated astride the motorcycle.

Must be able to ride forward from a standing position change up to at least 2nd gear, change down to 1st gear and stop at a pre-determined point.

• moves off and changes gear smoothly;
• operates both brakes when stopping;
• stops at given point;
• locates neutral when stopped.

Must be able to maintain balance while riding slowly at a steady speed through a prescribed straight pathway of a least 18 metres.

• takes at least 10 seconds to complete the task;
• maintains balance throughout task;
• maintains path throughout task;
• maintains engine operation throughout task.

Must be able to undertake a set of turning manoeuvres at a low speed (15-20 km/h) while simultaneously demonstrating an ability to perform associated activities.

Turns should include 90 degree left and right and be on both gentle and sharp radii.

• signalling;
• visual checks (especially shoulder checks);

• maintains balance;
• maintains path;
• performs associated activities accurately;
• selects appropriate gear and speed.

Must be able to demonstrate competency in stopping quickly from a steady speed of 20-25 km/h.

• maintains steady 20 - 25 km/h until signalled to stop;
• uses both brakes;
• maintains balance;
• comes to a complete stop within 7 metres after signal,

Approved providers may choose to develop their own objective method for assessing these riding skills or adopt the current VIC ROADS learner permit Riding Skills Test. Specifications of the range layout for this test are contained in attachment A.

Riding skill test administration procedures and instructions are available on request from VIC ROADS Driver Testing/Training Standards.

Where the approved provider chooses to develop their own assessment method the assessment will be subject to VIC ROADS approval before implementation.

Learner riders displaying L plates are entitled to ride on the road however, the training at licence level and assessment for the Motorcycle Operators Skill Test (MOST) should be conducted on the same type of off-road facility as that specified for learner permit applicants.

The sealed area must measure 70m x 40m minimum and have adequate safety run off for riders experiencing difficulty.

This should be of a size to accommodate up to 12 students and must have adequate lighting, heating and ventilation.

It must have audio visual equipment (e.g. overhead projector/video player and monitor/whiteboard) and comply with fire regulations/requirements.

The classroom must also have adequate security/storage for official paperwork and written test papers.

The training facility must have toilets and a storage garage for training motorcycles and range equipment e.g. traffic cones etc.

The riding skills in the licence level of training must include:

In addition to the riding skills, Roadcraft sessions must be included which cover the following:

In order for students to be issued with a Certificate for the Motorcycle Operator Skill Test (MOST) at the end of the training course, each student must be individually and objectively assessed.

The assessment of riding skill shall equate to the standard required to pass the first part of the current VIC ROADS licence test - MOST.

All assessments must objectively measure performance against pre-determined criteria preferably using electronic equipment.

Students must be objectively assessed in the following riding skills.

Must be able to match lean angle and speed to maintain path and smoothly negotiate a progressively changing curve (gentle to sharp) at approx 30 km/h.

Must be able to stop the motorcycle in 5½ metres from approx 30 km/h when signalled.

Must be able to maintain the curved path and stop the motorcycle in 5½ metres from approx 25 km/h when signalled.

Must be able to apply countersteering techniques to swerve around an obstacle when signalled and resume original direction from an approach speed of approx 25 km/h.

Approved providers may choose to develop their own objective method for assessing these riding skills or adopt the first part of the current VIC ROADS licence test - MOST. Specifications of the range layout for this test are contained in attachment B.

MOST test administration procedures and instructions are available on request from VIC ROADS Driver Testing/Training Standards.