APPENDIX F
VICROADS MOTORCYCLE RIDER TRAINING PROGRAM:
SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA FOR
INSTRUCTORS
&
INSTRUCTOR CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENT AND
TRAINING
VIC ROADS
MOTORCYCLE RIDER TRAINING PROGRAM
SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA
FOR
INSTRUCTORS - LEVEL 1 (Basic Operating Skills)
"The success of any motorcycle rider training program depends primarily on the nature, quality and credibility of its instructors. Instructor selection and training must be given the highest priority to ensure that the training program establishes and maintains a high degree of credibility."
Jack L. Ford
Consultant - Motorcycle Safety
Report to: Motorcycle Rider
Training and Licensing Committee
March 1981
The criteria contained in this document have been designed in accordance with the above statement and will be applied in all aspects of the selection, training and qualifying process for all instructors in the VIC ROADS rider training program.
Components of this process are:
Curriculum familiarisation
Observation of training course
Assistant instructor
Attendance at all sessions is essential.
Applicants must be experienced motorcyclists and comply with the following criteria.
Must be: - a current "on road" rider
- the holder of a current licence
- on a "full" licence (not probationary)
On satisfying the prerequisite criteria, applicants will be scheduled for interview by a panel comprising, where possible;
the Chief Instructor
a Supervising Instructor
a representative of VIC ROADS management or personnel
During interview the use of recognised interviewing skills will be employed to ascertain an initial impression of the applicants qualities and attitudes in respect of the following items:
- presents a socially acceptable appearance
- communicates clearly and confidently
- possesses a tolerant attitude toward other road users
- accepts and abides by road laws affecting motorcyclists
- prepared to work on weekends
- prepared to undergo 40 hour instructor training program
- reaction to conspicuity measures
- reaction to drinking and riding
Interview panel to indicate acceptability of applicant.
Successful applicants to be scheduled for test of riding skill.
This riding skill test provides an accurate and consistent measure of motorcycle riding skills. It can be uniformly administered to every applicant and uses totally objective criteria for assessment.
The criteria is comprehensively documented in the MOST Examiners Manual which is available for perusal on request.
Applicants scoring 5 or less penalty points in the riding skill test will continue with the training program. Those who score more than 5 penalty points will be eliminated.
The final 2 hour session will focus on simulated instruction (role playing) with group feedback on individual performances.
4.2 Observation of Training Course - requires each trainee to observe a complete rider training course with actual 'learner' riders at a nominated training centre.
Trainees should identify and make notes of valuable instructional techniques observed during the course and discuss highlights/features with the instructor after each session.
4.3 Assistant Instructor - Each trainee will be individually assigned to a training centre to work as assistant to a selected supervising instructor.
Supervisor and trainee will work as a team in conducting the course with the trainee responsible for "teaching" specifically nominated parts of the curriculum.
The supervising instructor will observe these performances and provide verbal and written feedback at the conclusion of each course session.
At the conclusion of the course the supervising instructor will report to the Chief Instructor on the trainee's suitability to proceed to the final stage or repeat the assistant role.
Such assessment will be based on the trainee's ability to show acquisition of fundamental instructional competencies as listed in attachment A.
5. SOLO INSTRUCTING - SUPERVISED
In this segment the trainee will be scheduled as the instructor responsible for conducting the entire student training course at a nominated centre.
Ibis will be performed under the supervision of the Chief Instructor or an approved senior instructor who will provide verbal and written feedback to the trainee at the conclusion of the course.
The senior instructor will report to the Chief Instructor on the trainee's suitability for approval as a qualified instructor or recommending that the trainee repeat the SOLO segment.
Such assessment will be based on the trainee's demonstrated possession of instructional competencies as listed in attachment B.
any dispute or disagreement will be referred to the Chief Instructor for investigation and settlement.
Trainee is QUALIFIED as a LEVEL 1 Instructor on successful completion of this segment.
MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
INSTRUCTOR ...................................................................
Lesson/ Task ..DATE .
COMPETENCIES AND RELATED TASKS LOW HIGH N/A
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Stated objective Positioned students correctly Used correct range layout |
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RELATIONSHIPS/COMMUNICATION Developed comfortable relationship Presented relaxed image Used good eye contact Talked too fast Talked too slow Talked too much Gave positive feedback |
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DEMONSTRATION Gave clear, precise instruction Demo clear and correct Emphasised important points Familiar with content Involved all students in lesson |
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STUDENT PRACTICE Positioned correctly for supervision Gave supervision to all students Pointed out student errors Repeated instruction/demo as needed Praised good performances Maintained safe situations |
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TIME MANAGEMENT (kept to time) OVERALL ASSESSMENT |
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*Trainee should NOT be qualified if 5 or more competencies/tasks are rated below 3.
SUPERVISOR ..................................................
MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
REPORT
SOLO PERFORMANCE
OF
TRAINEE INSTRUCTOR
Trainee Instructor ..Training Centre .
Date . / ..
Praiseworthy Performance (good things)
Observed Discrepancies (not so good things)
Suggested Alternatives/Improvements
Recommendation: Qualified Repeat SOLO
(circle one)
Trainee Instructor Supervising Instructor
Signature Signature ..
Date .. / Date / ..
MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Name Session
Group Date ..
Topic ......................................................
Compentencies
Low High
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Knowledge of content |
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Clarity of instruction |
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Accuracy of demo |
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Feedback to students |
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Time management |
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*Trainee should NOT PROCEED if any 3 competencies are rated below 3.
Supervisor ....................................................................
INSTRUCTOR CLASSIFICATION
REQUIREMENT AND TRAINING
INSTRUCTOR CLASSIFICATION
INSTRUCTOR CLASSES
There shall be the following classes of Instructor in the motorcycle Rider Training Program.
Class 3 Instructor
Qualified to conduct 6 hour Learner Permit Courses as paid instructor without supervision.
Class 2 Instructor
As Class 3 Instructor, and in addition qualified to conduct 9 hour Learner Permit Courses as paid instructor without supervision.
Class 1 Instructor
As Class 2 Instructor, and in addition qualified to conduct Skilled Rider Courses as paid instructor without supervision.
SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
There shall be Senior Instructors appointed by the Chief Instructor as and when required.
Senior Instructors will perform higher duties such as:
1. Course design
2. Curriculum development
3. Instructor training
4. Centre development
SUPERVISING INSTRUCTORS
Persons qualified to at least Class 2 Instructor may, on occasions, be requested to act as a supervising instructor for a course. A Supervising Instructor will have the overall responsibility for a course where a trainee instructor is operating.
The supervising Instructor will be required to closely monitor the trainees performance and provide feedback to the trainee instructor and the Chief/Senior Instructor.
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
PHASES OF TRAINING
Observation Phase to attend at least one course for the purpose of observing and notetaking.
Assistant Phase to assist in at least one course, and until both trainee and supervisor are satisfied with performance.
Probation Phase to perform as the nominated instructor for an entire course while under the supervision of a Senior Instructor.
SYLLABUS OF TRAINING
Time
Ses. Cum.
INTRODUCTORY SESSION
To introduce applicants to foundation material
for rider training programs, and begin the 2
selection process.
TEST OF RIDING SKILL
To provide an accurate and consistent objective
measure of motorcycle riding skill.
The Motorcycle Operator Skill Test (MOST) is used
for this purpose.
Applicants successfully passing the riding skill test
will continue training, whilst those who fail will
be eliminated. 0.5
PERSONAL INTERVIEW (optional)
To be used where further information is required
from applicant. 0.5
CURRICULUM FAMILIARISATION (2 X 3 FIRS)
background
content
modelling
teaching methods
facilities, equipment, resources 6
WRITTEN TEST ADMINISTRATION 1
Sub Total 10 10
Time
Ses. Cum.
CLASS 3 TRAINING
'LIVE' ON SITE - 6 HOUR LEARNER PERMIT COURSE
On successful completion of Probation Phase to be
qualified as a Class 3 Instructor. Sub Total 21 31
RECOMMENDED CONSOLIDATION PHASE
Newly qualified Class 3 Instructors should consolidate their instruction skills by conducting one or two 6 hour Learner Permit Course at the earliest opportunity, and in any event before arriving at the Probation Phase of Class 2 Instructor training.
CLASS 2 TRAINING
'LIVE' ON SITE - 3 HOUR PRELIMINARY COURSE
On successful completion of Probation Phase to be
qualified as a Class 2 Instructor. Sub Total 10.5 42
MANDATORY CONSOLIDATION PHASE
Qualified instructors must conduct at least eight Learner Permit Course (6 hr or 9 hr) and attain a Class 2 qualification before arriving at the Probation Phase of Class 1 Instructor training.
CLASS 1 TRAINING
'LIVE' ON SITE - SKILLED RIDER COURSE
On successful completion of Probation Phase to be
qualified as a Class 1 Instructor Sub Total 21 63