The purpose of this examination is to test your ability to instruct. The abilities being assessed are grouped in to four areas.
1.
Instructional points
Satisfactory/unsatisfactory
2.
Core competencies
Identification of faults
Fault analysis
Remedial action
3.
Instructional techniques
Level of instruction
Planning
Control of lesson
Communication
Q&A techniques
Feedback/encouragement
Instructors' use of controls
4.
Instructor characteristics Attitude and approach to pupil
The exam is split in to two phases. This is so the examiner can assess your ability to instruct.
The first phase is giving a lesson to a beginner or someone in the early stages of their driver development. The second phase is directed at someone who has already had at least one lesson on the lesson topic.
Phase two can also cover reverse parking, as this will not have been covered previously on any lessons.
As from 6th march 2006, the Examiner will also have the option of assessing a candidates' ability to give instruction to a qualified driver undertaking driver development.
