PURPOSE OF COURSE

The aim of the course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and attitude to meet competency standards of the Q-Ride Training Program specified by the Queensland Department of Transport.

The four units of competency are

• Prepare motorcycle for operation

• Manoeuvre motorcycle at low speed

• Control motorcycle at road speeds

• Apply roadcraft

On successful completion of the training, the learner undertaking training in the Q-Ride Program will have fulfilled the Queensland Licensing requirements for that specific class of motorcycle in which training was given.

The qualification issued by the Registered Q-Ride Service Provider will be recognised by Queensland Transport for the purpose of issuing the applicant with a licence.

TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT PROVISION:

The Q-Ride Training is advice, demonstration, instruction and training in the competencies for riding a class RE or R motorcycle and assessment of the competencies provided by a registered service provider.

If using a riding school bike, the cost arising from any accidental damage caused while in training will be the responsibility of the Riding School . Any malicious damage cause by the student must be paid for by that student.

COURSE DELIVERY

Q-Ride courses delivered effectively by Rising Sun Rider Training will be conducted either as individual per hour, or in a group session on a one or two day course.

All students will be assessed for competency during the Q-Ride course, in house, by the trainers

COURSE TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

Riders will be required to perform a range of competencies involving preparation for riding, on road and off road, static and road speed manoeuvres, general road driving displaying correct attitude, risk management and defensive skills and classroom competencies covering legislation, roadcraft, motorcycle personal safety and vehicle maintenance.

1-DAY COURSE

NOTE: Courses generally run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday

This 8 hr course is for the confident and experienced rider. It is expected that students attending this course would be at a level where they are comfortably able to ride around the training range demonstrating complete familiarity with the basics such as clutch control, balance control, gear changing, cornering and braking. For example, current road or dirt bike riders who wish to either obtain a licence or to upgrade.

This course will move quickly into the Q-Ride competencies so the rider needs to be at the level described above. If not then the trainers will quite quickly suggest that they may need to do the 2-day course so as not to slow down the day for the rest of the class.

As the 1-day course is based on our “Defensive Riding” course it is also ideal for those who already have their licence and would like the opportunity to brush up on the everyday skills a rider uses to minimise the hazards while maximising the pleasure the can only come from riding a motorbike.

If you're still not sure please ring us to discuss the options further.

2-DAY COURSE:

Courses generally run every Tuesday/Wednesday (some weekends available)

Though still designed around our “Defensive Riding” platform this 12 hour course is for the beginner or the rider with only limited (i.e. little or no) prior riding experience. This includes riders who've not been in the saddle for a few years so are perhaps a little “rusty”.

Day one starts from scratch then progresses steadily throughout the day so that the students can learn in a friendly, safe and relaxed environment. The classes are kept small to allow more training time and one-on-one feedback with our trainers. On the first day you are not being assessed for Q-ride but being taught to ride. We find this helps make the day a lot less stressful for the novice rider. If by the end of day 1 your confidence or skill level needs a little further refining then don't worry, you can do the day over for only a minimal additional cost.

Day two is where all the training from the previous day comes together and in the morning session the students get a little more practice with what has previously been covered before moving into the assessment side of the program. Additionally we will then cover the mental skills a rider uses to make their riding environment as safe as practical with the use of powerpoint and video presentations. This is to help the rider put in place the strategies used to manage hazards and the different riding scenarios a rider will come across every day.

We'll then put what we've learnt into practice by taking the students for a ride in the backstreets to start with where they can take their lead from the trainers. Finally the trainers will drop back to allow each rider a turn up front for some valuable back on how they are managing their ride before being assessed.

THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Assessment in each unit of the course will be conducted, in-house, by a fully certified and accredited motorcycle trainer and assessor employed by NQ-Ride Motorcycle Training

Learners must demonstrate the required level of skills and knowledge in all units of competency to successfully complete the outcomes of the course, (Prepare motorbike for operation, Manoeuvre motorbike at low speed, Control motorbike at road speeds, Apply roadcraft). Assessment will be in the form of written and practical tests.

The practical assessment will be conducted in both the off road and on road environment, carried out on the class of motorcycle applicable for the student.

Written tests will be conducted in a classroom. Assessment will validate the learner's knowledge by written and oral examination and practical assessment will demonstrate the application of that knowledge.

COURSE OUTCOME: 1 DAY COURSE

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING ( RPL stands for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning')

Prior learning (RPL) will only be recognized following assessment of the learner by the accredited rider trainer against the units of competencies (Consistent Assessment Process). Assessment must take the form of written and oral assessment as well as the practical demonstration of competency.

TRAINEE SUPPORT SERVICES

Rising Sun Honda Rider Training undertakes to give every reasonable assistance to students undertaking the course.

To achieve this, students will have reasonable access to instructors and materials. Each case will be dealt with on it individual merit, however, students having further difficulties can negotiate further tuition or assessment at a later time.

Those students who have completed only some of the outcomes of the course will receive a statement of attainment indicating which modules they have successfully completed.