Service Description

Our pre-learner course is a training and assessment program designed to help learner licence applicants gain basic riding knowledge and motorcycle handling skills in a safe environment before riding on the road. The objectives of the course are to ensure learner riders have the knowledge and skills to manage, under supervision, the routine riding situations they will encounter while learning to ride, to instill appropriate riding attitudes and a safety mindset, and to minimise the likelihood of harm due to inadequate riding knowledge or skills. The course forms part of an integrated training and assessment program. The course curriculum provides a balanced program, presented in a logical and progressive manner, with the sequence, structure and timing of modules designed to support knowledge and skill acquisition. The curriculum relies on the system of specifying the value, purpose and direction of training, emphasising and repeating critical elements, the use of key learning phrases, and ‘overlearning’ to enhance knowledge retention and reinforce skills. The course is competency based, with each competency element assessed as competent or not yet competent; participants will only successfully complete the course if they demonstrate all competencies. The course adopts a blended approach to learning including theory-based teaching, demonstrations, coaching and practice through doing. Individualised feedback is provided throughout the course allowing participants to learn through experience. This interaction also facilitates self-reflection and the use of higher order thinking, which has been shown to positively influence on-road behaviour and attitudes to road safety. It is the responsibility of the learner to attend Darwin Motorcycle Riding School wearing long pants, a long-sleeved top, enclosed shoes and eye protection. We also recommend the use of sunscreen. We provide full use of a Honda Grom or similar learner bike for the duration of the course. You are welcome to use your own motorcycle providing it is a RE (LAMS approved) class motorcycle, registered and in a roadworthy condition. We recommend using your own helmet, jacket and gloves. Darwin Motorcycle Riding School has a selection of helmets and gloves that can be borrowed at no extra cost. This is a competency-based course and may finish earlier or later then designated times. Please see our Prerequisites, safety gear and Terms and Conditions for more information.