Land transportation

safety recommended
practice
Guidance note 8

Driver trainer recommended approach and profile

A Driver Trainer is any individual assessed against this standard and subsequently deemed competent based on
their existing knowledge, experience and skills. It is intended that this document is used in association with the
training of internal company driver trainers, however it can be applied to other driver trainers.
The flexibility in encouraging locations to develop selected personnel within their organisation is provided to ensure
that a realistic and effective means of meeting the corporate recommendations pertaining to driver training and
assessment is provided.
Locations wishing to have selected individuals within their work place trained and qualified as driver trainers to
support ongoing training and assessment requirements are advised to follow the following guidance:
The success of any in house training initiative largely depends on the organizations ability to identify, select and
engage the right employee for the job. In order to assist in identifying suitable candidates for development as
Trainer and Assessors the following recommendations are made:
All candidates should have a minimum of 3 years driving experience
All candidates should provide to the training, assessment and qualifying body a copy of their most recent
Commentary Driving Assessment sheet for their most recent Commentary Drive
Where available all candidates should provide additional evidence of their own safe driving performance (For
example, recent IVMS/VDR data for the previous 3 month period)
All candidates should be recommended by their line Manager on possessing the appropriate intrinsic values and
beliefs to demonstrate safe driving performance and pass on the Companys safe driving messages.
As a means of ensuring that suitable and measurable knowledge and skill learning standards are defined and
measured for all Trainers and Assessors it is strongly recommended that an established Competency Based Training
and Assessment (CBT&A) Framework be used at all times.
In line with this framework, a number Performance Criteria for in house Trainer and Assessors are recommended.
It is recommended that all Trainers and Assessors be able to demonstrate these learning outcomes and associated
performance criteria in the workplace.

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Training:
1: Deliver Training
Performance criteria:
Training is conducted in a safe and accessible
environment
Training delivery methods are selected appropriate
to training participant(s) needs, trainer availability,
location and resources
Strategies and techniques are employed which facilitate
the learning process
Objectives of the training, sequence of activities
and assessment processes are discussed with training
participant(s)
A systematic approach is taken to training and the
approach is revised and modified to meet specific needs
of training participant(s).
2: Provide Opportunities for Practice
Performance criteria:
Practice opportunities are provided to ensure that the
participant achieves the components of competency
Various methods for encouraging learning are
implemented to provide diverse approaches to meet the
individual needs of participants
3: Review Training
Performance criteria:
Participants are encouraged to self evaluate
performance and identify areas for improvement
Participants readiness for assessment is monitored and
assistance provided in the collection of evidence of
satisfactory performance
Training is evaluated in the context of self-assessment,
participant feedback, supervisor comments and
measurements against objectives
Training details are recorded according to
organisational and legislative requirements
Results of evaluation are used to guide and improve
further training.
Assessment:
1: Establish Evidence Required for a Specific
Context
Performance criteria:
Assure valid and reliable inferences of competency,
authenticate the performance of the person being
assessed and confirm that competency is current
Sufficient evidence is specified to show consistent
achievement of the specified standards
The cost of gathering the required evidence is
established.
2: Establish Suitable Assessment Method(s)
Performance criteria:
Assessment methods are selected that are appropriate for
gathering the type and amount of evidence required
Opportunities to consolidate evidence gathering
activities are identified
Allowable adjustments in the assessment method
are proposed to cater for the characteristics of the
person(s) being assessed.
3: Develop Assessment Tools Appropriate to a
Specific Assessment Context
Performance criteria:
An assessment tool is developed to gather valid, reliable
and sufficient evidence for a specific assessment context
The assessment tool is designed to mirror the language
used to demonstrate the competency in a specific context
Clear instructions (spoken or written) are prepared
including any adjustments that may be made to address
the characteristics of the person(s) being assessed
The assessment tool is checked to ensure flexible, fair,
safe and cost-effective assessment to occur.
4: Trial Assessment Procedure
Performance criteria:
Assessment methods and tools are trialled with an
appropriate sample of people to be assessed
Evaluation of the methods and tools used in the trial
provides evidence of clarity, reliability, validity, fairness,
cost effectiveness and ease of administration
Appropriate adjustments are made to improve the
assessment method and tools in light of the trial
Assessment procedures, including evidence
requirements, assessment methods and tools, are
ratified with appropriate personnel in the industry
and/or training organisation where applicable.
5: Identify and Explain the Context Assessment
Performance criteria:
The context and purpose of assessment are discussed
and confirmed with the person(s) being assessed
Any relevant performance standards to be used in the
assessment (e.g. standards for the specific industry) are
clearly explained to the person being assessed
The assessment procedure is clarified and expectations
of assessor and candidate are agreed
Any legal and ethical responsibilities associated with the
assessment are explained to the person(s) being assessed
The needs of the person being assessed are determined
to establish any allowable adjustments in the
assessment procedure
Information is conveyed using language and interactive
strategies and techniques to communicate effectively
with the person(s) being assessed.
6: Plan Evidence Gathering Opportunities
Performance criteria:
Opportunities to gather evidence of competency,
which occurs as part of workplace or training activities,
are identified
The need to gather additional evidence which may
not occur as part of the workplace or training activities
are identified
Evidence gathering activities are planned to provide
sufficient, reliable, valid and fair evidence of competency.
7: Organise Assessment
Performance criteria:
The resources specified in the assessment procedure
are obtained and arranged within a safe and accessible
assessment environment
Appropriate personnel are informed of the assessment
Spoken interactions and any written documents
employ language and strategies and techniques to
ensure the assessment arrangements are understood by
all person(s) being assessed and appropriate personnel.
8: Gather Evidence
Performance criteria:
Verbal and non-verbal language is adjusted and
strategies are employed to promote a supportive
assessment environment to gather evidence
The evidence specified in the assessment procedure is
gathered, using the assessment tool
The evidence gathered is documented.
9: Make the Assessment Decision
Performance criteria:
The evidence is evaluated in terms of:
Validity
Authenticity
Sufficiency
Currency
Consistent achievement of the specified standard.
The evidence is evaluated according to the dimensions of
competency:
Task skills
Task management skills
Contingency management skills
Job/role environment skill transfer and application of
knowledge and skills to new contexts
Guidance is sought, when in doubt, from a more
experienced assessor(s)
The assessment decision is made in accordance with the
criteria specified in the assessment procedure.
10: Record Assessment Results
Performance criteria:
Assessment results are recorded accurately
Confidentiality of assessment outcome is maintained
and access to the assessment records is provided only to
authorised personnel.
11: Provide Feedback to Persons Being Assessed
Performance criteria:
Clear and constructive feedback in relation to
performance is given to the person(s) being assessed
using language and strategies to suit the person(s)
including guidance on further goals/training
opportunities is provided to the person(s) being assessed
Opportunities for overcoming any gaps in competency,
as revealed by the assessment, are explored with the
person(s) being assessed
The person(s) being assessed is advised of available
reassessment opportunities and/or review appeal
mechanisms where the assessment decision is challenged.
12: Report on the Conduct of the Assessment
Performance criteria:
Positive and negative features experienced in
conducting the assessment are reported to those
responsible for the assessment procedure
Any assessment decision disputed by the person(s)
being assessed is recorded and reported promptly to
those responsible for the assessment procedure
Suggestions for improving any aspect of the assessment
process are made to appropriate personnel.
13: Review the Assessment Procedure(s)
Performance criteria:
Appropriate personnel are given the opportunity to
review the assessment outcomes and procedure
Review activities are documented, findings are
substantiated and the review approach evaluated.
14: Check Consistency of Assessment Decision
Performance criteria:
Evidence from a range of assessments is checked
for consistency
Evidence is checked against the key competencies
Consistency of assessment decisions with defined
performance standards are reviewed and discrepancies
and inconsistencies are noted and acted upon.
15: Report Review Findings
Performance criteria:
Recommendations are made to appropriate personnel
for modifications to the assessment procedure(s) in
light of the review outcomes
Records are evaluated to determine whether the needs
of appropriate personnel have been met
Effective contributions are made to system-wide
reviews of the assessment process.