Australian Capital Territory
Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Public Vehicle Driver Training Course Approval 2015 (No 2)
Notifiable Instrument NI 2015-119
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 2015 (No 2).

(2)		Commencement

This instrument commences on the day after notification. 

(3)		Authorisation

Under section 65, I approve the course referred to in Schedule 1 provided by the Sydney Taxi School to be an approved public vehicle driver training course. 

Leesha Pitt
Delegate of the Road Transport Authority

 19 March 2015

SCHEDULE 1

APPROVAL OF PUBLIC VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING COURSE 
TAXI DRIVER TRAINING COURSE PROVIDED BY 
THE SYDNEY TAXI SCHOOL

Course of instruction covers the following:

THEORY INSTRUCTION	THEORY TEST	
Topic 1: Introduction and Induction to the Transport Industry  (TLIL2060A)	Topic 1: General Knowledge Assessment (85% Pass) TLIL2060A, TLIP2037A, TLIC2009A, TLIB2090A, TLIF2072A & TLII2019A	
Topic 2:  Identify Major Roads and Attractions (TLIH3004A)	Topic 2: Road Rules Assessment (85% Pass) TLIC2009A	
Topic 3: Assisting Passengers with Disabilities (TLIL2060A, TLII2019A & TLIC2009A)	Topic 3: Shortest Routes Assessment (85% Pass) TLIH3004A	
Topic 4: Customer Service (TLII2019A)	Topic 4: Taxi Ranks Assessment (85% Pass)  TLIH3004A	
Topic 5: Defensive Driving Techniques (TLIC2009A)	Topic 5: Completion of Geography Workbook TLIH3004A	
Topic 6: eLearning (TLIL2060A, TLIH3004A, TLIP2037A, TLIC2009A, TLIB2090A, TLIF2072A & TLII2019A)	
Topic 6: Camera Operation Certificate TLIF2072A	
Topic 7: Cabcharge EFTPOS, Taxi Meter and rates & Charges (TLIP2037A, TLIC2009A, TLIL2060A & TLIB2090A)
	
Topic 7: Receipt of Acknowledgement of Work Health and Safety TLIL2060A	
Topic 8: Use of MTData System (TLIB2090A, TLIH3004A, TLIP2037A, TLIL2060A)		
Topic 9: Work Health and Safety (TLIF2072A, TLIC2009A & TLIL2060A)		
Topic 10: Network Rules and Regulations (TLIL2060A, TLIF2072A, TLIC2009A, TLIB2090A, TLIH3004A, TLII2019A, & TLIP2037A)		
Topic 11: Safety and Security System (TLIF2072A)		
Topic 12: Complete documentation and maintain records (TLIP2037A & TLIC2009A)		
PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION	PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT	
Topic 1: Use of MTData System (TLIB2090A, TLIH3004A, TLIP2037A, TLIL2060A)	Topic 1: Practical Driving Assessment (Checklist used as Assessment Tool) (TLIF2072A, TLIC2009A, TLIB2090A, TLIH3004A, TLII2019A, & TLIP2037A)	
Topic 2: Cabcharge EFTPOS, Taxi Meter and rates & Charges (TLIP2037A, TLIC2009A, TLIL2060A & TLIB2090A)	Topic 2: Method: Role Play/Demonstration - EFTPOS and Dockets (Receipts from transactions processed on live Cabcharge EFTPOS submitted and recorded on Assessment Log) (TLIP2037A) 	
Topic 3: Safety and Security System (TLIF2072A)	Topic 3: Method: Demonstration – Safety and Security students go around a Taxi and demonstrate use of safety equipment. (Recorded on Assessment Log) (TLIF2072A & TLIL2060A) 	
Topic 4: Complete documentation and maintain records (TLIP2037A & TLIC2009A)	Topic 4: Method: Role Play/Demonstration - BAS and Shift Envelope completed in Class (Submitted to trainer and recorded on Assessment Log) (TLIP2037A & TLIC2009A)	
Topic 5: Customer Service (TLII2019A)	Topic 5: Method: Role Play – Students role play taxi scenarios to demonstrate skills required in providing customer service (Recorded on Assessment Log)  (TLII2019A)	

To obtain a certificate of competency students must successfully complete all of the following requirements:

1. Attend all 3 days of theory/practical instruction
- Monday 9am-4:30pm
- Tuesday 9am-4:30pm
- Wednesday 9am-1pm

2. Be deemed competent in each element as listed above which covers the following units of competence:
•	TLIC2009A Drive Taxicab
•	TLII2019A Provide Taxicab Customer Service
•	TLIB2090A Use Communication Systems in a Taxicab
•	TLIL2060A Complete Induction to the Transport Industry
•	TLIP2037A Carry out Financial Transactions and Maintain Records
•	TLIP3004A Identify Major roads, Service and Attractions
•	TLIF2072A Comply with Safety and Security Procedures

2. Completion of jockeying workbook A & B.

3. Completion of the E-training course for taxi drivers online.

4. Completion of ALL Theory Assessment before attempting Practical Driving Assessment.

5. Completion of activities listed in the Assessment Log including practical demonstrations and role plays.

5. Completion of Practical Driving Assessment in a vehicle typical of that used in industry and in typical road conditions.

6. Being awarded a certificate of competency upon successful completion of the Theory Test and Practical Assessment as a means of obtaining a Taxi (‘T’) condition added to any licence class other than a motorcycle class.

Note: Further assessment tools will be supplied by the Sydney Taxi School from time to time to validate and vary the assessments regularly.