John-DownUnder
02-07-2006, 08:31 AM
I am chasing links to web sites or any information on really good systems of training and assessing riders for licensing.
Here in my state (Queensland) of Australia, we have 2 licensing systems operating as alternatives for the last 5 years. Both require a written multiple-choice test/questionnaire etc to obtain the learner's permit first. Without going into too much detail, the 2 systems are:
1. The first and original system basically allows the learner rider to book a license test through the government department that conducts the assessment tests (assumes they have undertaken sufficient training and know the rules of the road prior to booking the test)
2. The newer system is competency based and allows a learner rider (under certain restrictions) to train over a day or two and be assessed during that training and issued a license to ride. Most often these training centres are operated by motorcycle dealerships (and there-in lies one conflict of interest)
A government committee is reviewing the second/newer system (for improvements) and has invited submissions from interested parties.
We are considering a 4-stage model in our submission:
1. Pre-learning
2. Training
3. Independent assessment
4. Audit of trainers and assessors, including recently licensed riders.
We'd like to look at other excellent systems around the world. Anyone able to provide details of any model systems, or links to web-based info/articles etc on any?
Cheers
Here in my state (Queensland) of Australia, we have 2 licensing systems operating as alternatives for the last 5 years. Both require a written multiple-choice test/questionnaire etc to obtain the learner's permit first. Without going into too much detail, the 2 systems are:
1. The first and original system basically allows the learner rider to book a license test through the government department that conducts the assessment tests (assumes they have undertaken sufficient training and know the rules of the road prior to booking the test)
2. The newer system is competency based and allows a learner rider (under certain restrictions) to train over a day or two and be assessed during that training and issued a license to ride. Most often these training centres are operated by motorcycle dealerships (and there-in lies one conflict of interest)
A government committee is reviewing the second/newer system (for improvements) and has invited submissions from interested parties.
We are considering a 4-stage model in our submission:
1. Pre-learning
2. Training
3. Independent assessment
4. Audit of trainers and assessors, including recently licensed riders.
We'd like to look at other excellent systems around the world. Anyone able to provide details of any model systems, or links to web-based info/articles etc on any?
Cheers