Kick Start Plus Mopeds

Course Aims and Objectives

This course is designed as a follow on from Kick Start Karts

Rationale

1% of all road users in the UK are motorcyclists. 20% of all Road Traffic Accidents that result in Death or Serious Injury involve a motorcyclist. 1 in 3 of these riders are 16-17 year old moped riders. ( Social Research Associates (SRA) and the University College London (UCL) , 2008.  www.sraltd.co.uk)

Part of this study conducted by the SRA and UCL revealed that in Bristol most of these riders lived in the most deprived areas of the city and from 150 16-17 year old moped riders who lived in these areas:-

• 25% had not taken Compulsory Basic Training
• 25% admitted to de-restricting their mopeds (invalidated their vehicle insurance)
• 50% had been involved in a Road Traffic accident and gave multiple causes such as:-

        Poor road surfaces                    (83%)

        Dangerous Driving by others       (75%)

        Dangerous Driving by self           (60%)         ''That's the point''   ''That's what we do it for''

        Moped in poor condition              (34%)

Our Moped course forms part of an overall strategy by the West of England Road Safety Partnership to address and reduce the current levels of deaths and serious injuries resulting from Road Traffic accidents involving  new moped riders.

www.google.co.uk/WestofEnglandRoadSafetyPartnershipMotorcycles

This programme has also been supported by Bristol-based QUARTET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

www.quartetcf.org.uk

COURSE AIM

Wheels is aiming to make a significant contribution in lowering the number of Road Traffic Accidents involving new moped riders in line with Government targets for the West of England Road Safety Partnership by 2010.

The course intends to engage and prepare new MOPED riders for safe, responsible riding and to equip them with the basic skills required to maintain their moped safely.

The primary target group for this course are local groups of disaffected, disadvantaged, 16 - 19 years who are not disqualified from riding and have not gained the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certificate.

The course operates from purpose built premises which include a modern, professional motor vehicle workshop, dedicated classrooms and a safe, off road, practice area for rider training.

Only 1 group attends our site at any one time in order to minimise potential disruptions and maintain learner focus.

AIms

Learning Objectives

Equip new riders with the skills and knowledge required to reduce their risks of  involvement in a serious road traffic accident   Prepare new riders to ride their moped on the road legally   Provide an alternative for new riders to access the world of work

By the end of the course the young people will be able to: 1.   Demonstrate their understanding of the highway code. 2.   Carry out a pre ride check on a moped. 3.   Carry out routine safety checks on a moped. 4.   Identify a moped from other motor cycles. 5.   Successfully complete a knowledge test on: a)  construction and use regs. b)  drink/drive c)   lighting regulations d)  vehicle documentation 6.   Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities when buying or selling a vehicle. 7.   Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on a moped's: a)  wheels b)  tyres c)  brakes d)  gearbox oil e)  battery f)  cooling system g)  spark plug h)  lights i)  bodywork 8.   60% of learners obtain a vocational qualification in motorcycle maintenance 9.   60% of learners pass a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) test For more information on Compulsory Basic Training click on the following link: www.begin-motorcycling.co.uk/cbt.htm   For information and practice for the theory test go to www.theory-tests.co.uk

Notes

• All students who complete the course (100% attendance) will be sponsored to participate in a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course at our local CBT centre.
• Learners will be ineligible for CBT if absent for any course sessions.
• To comply with CBT rules and regulations students must be aged 16 on the day and hold a current, valid provisional drivers licence..

Please note: The provisional driving licence is not paid for or arranged by The Wheels Project

Programme Structure

1 x 2.5 hour session a week for 6 weeks plus 1 day of Compulsory Basic Training.

Each session is split evenly between the workshop and classroom and includes a 15 minute break

Week    Content /Topic                         Teaching method                         

 1           Introduction                               Board Blast, discussion, setting targets          

             H&S review                               Discussion and Quiz,                        

             Getting to know your moped       Practical  Demonstration    

 2            Is it safe to ride?                       Discussion and Quizzes                     

              Workshop Practical                   Practical  Repair and Maintenance     

 3            Stopping and being stopped       Discussions and Quizzes                  

              Workshop Practical                   Practical  Repair and Maintenance      

 4            Drink'n'Driving                           Discussion and Quizzes                     

              Light'n'lubricate                                                          

              Workshop Practical                  Practical  Repair and Maintenance      

 5            For Safety's sake                     Exercises and Quizzes                      

              Workshop Practical                  Practical  Repair and Maintenance       

                                                            Safety Demonstration                        

 6            Riding can be safe and fun        Riding activity                                    

                                                            Evaluation, Selection for CBT 

+ Date to be confirmed  

   COMPULSORY BASIC TRAINING held at Approved Training Centre (see below)              

COMPULSORY BASIC TRAINING (CBT)

 Compulsory Basic Training is a statutory requirement for all new riders to undertake before riding on a public highway. This training will be arranged and provided for learners by The Wheels Project within 1 month of the final session on condition that they have:-

• completed ALL elements of our Kick Start Plus Mopeds programme  
• hold a valid provisional Driving licence  

The date to undertake CBT will be agreed between the learner, referring agecy and The Wheels Project within 2 weeks of completing our programme successfully and fulfilling our conditions. The dates will be notified in writing to the referring agency.

No voucher system will operate.

A learner must notify Ace Motorcycle Training and The Wheels Project beforehand if a problem arises that would lead to the postponement of his/her CBT to arrange a new date.

The Wheels Project must be notified of the outcome of the CBT by the referring agency within 1 month of the CBT outcome.

OPERATOR

The CBT will be provided  by Ace Motorcycle Training. See www.acemotorcycletraining.co.uk  for details.

The CBT will be run in groups (max size is 4 learners) and be conducted over a full day (8.00am to 6.00pm)

All safety equipment and mopeds are provided by Ace Motorcycle Training

Bristol Office   Tel 0117 972 1333   Fax 0117 977 3555   Mobile: 07968 828805

                       E mail       bristol@acemotorcycletraining.co.uk

For more information on Compulsory Basic Training click on the following link:

www.begin-motorcycling.co.uk/cbt.htm

www.dsa.gov.uk

www.theory-tests.co.uk

www.keepyourwheels.org.uk

www.nomoreliveswasted.com/where-can-i-go.html

www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/get/assets/docs/transport/Biker_Forum_minutes_Jan08.pdf

www.sharedintelligence.net

Google :   west of england road safety partnership

Qualifications

• In-house certificate of completion.
• OCR National Skills profile module in Motor vehicle studies ( Optional )
• Compulsory Basic Training Certificate

Teaching Aids

A modern, fully equipped mechanical workshop and classroom

A range of modern mopeds

Personal Safety

All safety equipment, Overalls, safety boots and full range of rider protective clothing are all provided by The Wheels Project.

Full Risk Assessments undertaken

Groups

• Groups will be pre-formed by the referring organisation.
• Group size is restricted to 6 learners.
• Wheels does not have more than one group at its centre at any one time.
• Any Learners starting the programme late will not qualify for CBT element of the course.
• A Risk Assessment on pupils must be completed by Key Workers before start of course – those with history of violent behaviour are excluded from Wheels programmes.

Criteria for Selection

Learners Aged between 16 - 19 years who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) and have :-

• Poor educational record

• Financial Hardship

• Holds a provisional Driving Licence (must not be disqualified from driving by the end date of the programme )

Intakes

Intakes for groups occur at the start of each academic term and sometimes during the Summer holidays.

Intake dates for this course start for the academic year 2008-09 are :-

We plan to run a maximum of 3 groups per term

Please note that the pre CBT rider training sessions run by The Wheels Project are dependent on daylight and may need to be arranged outside of standard programme hours

Venue

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

Email:  david@wheelsproject.org.uk

Staff

2 Workshop Supervisors from The Wheels Project

1 Training Officer from The Wheels Project

1 Teacher/Youth Leader from referring group

More Notes

• Transport of learners to The Wheels Project is not provided.
• The practice riding session is held on private land during week 6 (subject to booking availabilty).
• A learner's participation in the skills riding event is at the discretion of the Wheels' Supervisors - any learner whose behaviour is considered to be too risky on the grounds of safety, or who has missed any sessions, will not qualify to take part.
• All skills riding events are run by qualified, experienced Wheels' staff and under strict supervision.
• Venues for the skills riding events will be approved by Wheels beforehand and be commensurate with the abilities of the students taking part.

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

£5,120  LESS  £4674 of subsidy (subject to availability ) = £446

For a detailed breakdown of costs click on Finances/ Costings Kick Start Plus Moped on the side menu.

STOP PRESS MAY 23 2008 -

Wheels can offer FULL sponsorship for Moped programmes in 2008-09 thanks to The West of England Road Safety Partnership 

Contact David Glossop (david@wheelsproject.org.uk) if you have a group of NEET learners who are seriously looking to use a moped legally on the highway to access work or Training. See intake dates above.

Referrers will be expected to produce case studies for The Wheels Project about their learners as a condition of this sponsorship.