Kick Start Plus Bangers 'n' Smash

Course Aims & Objectives

11.11.08

THIS PROGRAMME HAS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DEMAND AND CHANGES TO REGULATIONS

The provision of an exciting FOLLOW ON programme for 14 -18 year olds who have completed a Kick Start Karts (compulsory) and Kick Start Servicing programme (optional).

This programme is available between Term 5 (April) and Term 1 (September) only

Learners will be able to demonstrate:-

Minimum of 80% attendance and completion rates.
Basic motor vehicle repair and maintenance skills.
A knowledge of responsible car ownership
An ability to prepare vehicle in accordance to specifications prescribed by the Grasstrack Governing body.
Basic driving skills of a small saloon car.
No involvement in car crime or a reduction in their criminal convictions for up to 6 months after completing the programmes

Method

An integrated learning facility combining basic mechanical theory with practical repair and maintenance of a motor vehicle.

Basic classroom input covering the legal requirements for vehicle use on the highways.

Driving experience.off the public highway leading to participation in locally approved Grasstrack event for Juniors

Teaching Aids

A modern, fully equipped motor vehicle workshop

One car, compliant with rules for Junior Grasstracking, will be provided by the Project for adaptation by the students.

Personal Safety

Overalls, gloves, safety boots, goggles,masks, and safety eqipment required by law– all provided by The Wheels Project.

Risk Assessments undertaken by The Wheels Project

Programme

1 x 2 ½ hour session a week for 6 weeks + 1 x 2.5 hour driving event.

Group attends The Wheels Project without the presence of others to reduce distractions and aid concentration.

WEEK	SESSION	CONTENT	SUPERVISOR	TIME
1	1	Introduction
		A&O, Content and Structure of programme	Workshop Supervisors	30 mins
		Rules and Regulations of Grasstracking	Workshop Supervisors/Teacher or Youth Worker	45 mins
		Introduction to Vehicle; planning and preparation	Workshop Supervisors	60 mins
		Health & Safety	Workshop Supervisors	60 mins
		Break		15 mins
2 - 5	2 - 5	Inspect to Buy exercises, Documentation, Running costs,	Training Officer	45 mins
		Modification of vehicle to National Standards	Workshop Supervisors	75 mins
		Tidy up	Workshop Supervisors	15 mins
		Break		15 mins
6	6	Skills Driving Activity at Cadbury’s to teach basic steering, braking and clutch control techniques	Workshop Supervisors/Teacher or Youth Worker Dual Controlled vehicle	2.5 hrs
		Completion of Feedback Forms by students and teacher or youth leader (REVIEW)
7	7	Driving activity to be organised by Referring Agency staff. See Somerset Rebels website for details of dates,venue, rules and conditions:-	Referring Agency staff	6 hrs
		www.srbrc.co.uk Wheels will supply Minibus, Trailer for the event and all entry fees subject to contract (but not the staff)

Notes

Wheels' Supervisors have the discretion to bar a learner from attending a driving session, on the grounds of safety, if that student's behaviour throughout the course has caused sufficient concern. The learner will be informed of this decision during the final session at Wheels prior to the driving event.
It is proposed that any learner who fails to complete at least four sessions, including the driving session in week 5, shall NOT be eligible to participate in the grass track racing.

Qualifications

In-house certificate of completion.

Groups

Groups will be pre-formed by the referring organisation. (Members will be familiar with each other beforehand)
Group size is restricted to 4 learners (subject to review).
New Learners cannot start after week 2.
Learners will be excluded from Driving at end of term if absent for more than 2 sessions.

Criteria for Selection

Students’ behaviour should be causing concern to group leaders and exhibit at least three of the following factors:

Aged between 14 - 18 years
Anti-social behaviour
Poor educational record
Truanting
Exclusion from school
Involvement in illegal drugs
Criminal record

Intakes

Intakes for groups occur after Easter of each academic term and also during the Summer holidays.

Useful intake dates until the start of the academic year 2006 - 07 are:-

Term	Week Start Date	Length weeks	Frequency pw	Period of delivery	No. of programmes possible in period



Summer	4.8.08	3	twice	am, pm or early eve	1
5	20.4.09	6	once	am, pm or early eve	1
6	8.6.09	6	once	am, pm or early eve	1

Venue

The Wheels Project Ltd
24 Emery Road
Brislington, Bristol BS4 5PF
Tel: 0117 971 1711
Contact: David Glossop, General Manager

Staff

2 Workshop Supervisors from The Wheels Project
1 Training Officer (Ex Police Officer)

1 Teacher/Youth Leader

More Notes

Transport of learners is not provided by the Project, but our Minibus and Trailers are available FOC throughout the programme (subject to bookings).

Conduct of Students

No alcohol or illegal drugs are allowed and anyone suspected of being under the influence will be excluded for that session.
Learners who repeatedly break the rules agreed in week 1 will be warned by our supervisors, their referring officer notified and may be excluded from the group permanently if that behaviour continues.
Violent behaviour will result in immediate removal from the course.
Learners will be warned against bullying behaviour and will be removed from the course if this behaviour persists.

Cost per Group

£4000

For a detailed breakdown of costs visit the Kick Start Plus Costings page