Australian Capital Territory
Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Public Vehicle Driver Training Course Approval 2012 (No 1)*
Notifiable Instrument NI2012 – 381
made under the
Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 65 (Approval of public vehicle driver training courses)

(1)	Name of Instrument

This instrument is the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Public Vehicle Driver Training Course Approval 2012 (No 1).

(2)		Commencement

This instrument commences on the date of notification. 

(3)	Authorisation

Under section 65, I approve the course referred to in Schedule 1 that is provided by the Transport Industry Skills Centre Inc. as a suitable course:
a)	for the training of people who wish to hold a public vehicle licence that authorises the person to drive a taxi; and 
b)	for the purposes of section 94A(3) (b) of the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000.
(4)	Revocation

This instrument revokes NI 2011 – 303 dated 17 June 2011.

Kerry Bell
Delegate of the Road Transport Authority

20 July 2012

SCHEDULE 1

APPROVAL OF PUBLIC VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING COURSE 
TAXI DRIVER TRAINING COURSE PROVIDED BY 
TRANSPORT INDUSTRY SKILLS CENTRE INC.

The course of instruction deals with the following matters:
THEORY INSTRUCTION	THEORY TEST	
Topic 1: Taxation Presentation	Topic 1: Pick up Points and Places of Interest	
Topic 2: Follow OH & S Procedures 	Topic 2: Meters, Rates, Fare Hiring and Regulations	
Topic 3: Meters, Rates, Hiring and Regulations	Topic 3: Use of Communication Systems, MDT and EFTPOS	
Topic 4: Use Communication Systems, MDT and EFTPOS 	Topic 4: Ranks and Zones	
Topic 5: Etiquette on Ranks	Topic 5: Etiquette on Ranks	
Topic 6: Lost Property Regulations	Topic 6: Lost Property	
Topic 7: First Aid Presentation	Topic 7: Airport Regulations and Procedures	
Topic 8: Road Rules and Regulations	Topic 8: Road Rules and Regulations	
Topic 9: Interpret Road Maps and Identify Major Roads, Services & Attractions	Topic 9: Interpret Road Maps and Identify Major Roads, Services & Attractions	
Topic 10: Ethics, Moral and Driver Behaviour	Topic 10: Ethics, Moral and Driver Behaviour	
Topic 11: Navigate Predetermined Routes	Topic 11: Navigate Predetermined Routes	
Topic 12: RTA Rules and Taxi Regulations	Topic 12: WATs, Disabilities and Baby Capsules	
Topic 13: Provide Customer Service in Transport Vehicles	Topic 13: RTA Rules and Taxi Regulations	
Topic 14: Transport Passengers with Disabilities	Topic 14: Dockets and TSS Vouchers	
Topic 15: Manage Disruptive and/or Unlawful Behaviour	Topic 15: Provide Customer Service in Transport Vehicles	
	Topic 16: Presentation of Vehicles and Uniforms	
PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION	PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT	
Topic 1: Develop Local Geographic Knowledge	Topic 1: Ability to Use Communication Systems, MDT and EFTPOS	
Topic 2: Use Communication Systems, MDT and EFTPOS	Topic 2: Knowledge of Ranks and Zones (a part of Jockeying)	
Topic 3: Airport Regulations and Procedures	Topic 3: Ability to Interpret Road Maps and Identify Major Roads, Services & Attractions	
Topic 4: Interpret Road Maps and Identify Major Roads, Services & Attractions	Topic 4: Ability to Navigate Predetermined Routes	
Topic 5: Navigate Predetermined Routes
	Topic 5: Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge of WATs, Disabilities and Baby Capsules	
Topic 6: WATs and Baby Capsule Fitting	Topic 6: Ability to use Dockets, TSS and Cab Charge Vouchers	
Topic 7: Follow OH&S Safety Procedures	Topic 7: Ability to Drive Vehicle whilst Obeying Road Rules and Regulations	
Topic 8: Dockets, TSS and Cab Charge Vouchers		
Topic 9: Apply Quality Procedures		

Successful completion of the course requires:
1.	An 85% pass rate and the full two (2) days classroom attendance.	
2.	Completion of the E-training course for taxi drivers online.
3.	Completion of a minimum 21 hours of jockeying.
4.	A satisfactory practical WAT assessment.
5.	Being awarded a certificate of competency upon successful completion of the Theory Test and Practical Assessment as a means of obtaining a TAXI (‘T’) code added to any licence class other than a motor cycle class.

6.	The competencies that must be achieved from the Transport and Logistics Training Package TLI10 are:
TLIC2009A – Drive taxicab
TLIB2090A – Use communication systems in a taxicab
TLIF2072A – Comply with safety and security procedures
TLIH3004A – Identify major roads, services and attractions
TLII2019A – Provide taxicab customer service
TLIL2060A – Complete induction to the transport industry
TLIP2037A – Carry out financial transactions and maintain records
7.	A driver of a Wheelchair Accessible Taxi must also achieve the competency: TLIC2040A – Provide wheelchair accessible taxi services to passengers with disabilities.  
Practical assessment must occur using a wheelchair accessible taxi or a standalone taxi (ie simulator) in a workplace suitable for this purpose.