Provide a driving commentary whilst accompanying a learner Tram Driver

URN: UKTTDT10
Business Sectors (Suites): Tram Driver Trainer
Developed by: UK Tram
Approved on: 2021

Overview

​This standard is about providing a driving commentary whilst accompanying a learner Tram Driver.  You will be able to support a learner Tram Driver by providing a driving commentary which is relevant to the route and delivering it at a pace and style to suit a learner Tram Driver needs.  You will be able to adapt your commentary to suit individual learner Tram Driver needs and those of the organisation and be able to encourage questions when it is safe to do so. It is important that the commentary you provide meets legal requirements and organisational procedures. You will be able to provide a driving commentary which is risk-based and be able to take action if there is a need to interrupt or stop your commentary.

This standard is for those who work in a Tram Driver training role at supervisor level in the Tram and Tramway environment.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

P1       plan driving commentaries that are relevant to the route and requirements of the learner Tram Driver

P2       confirm the planned driving commentaries meet the training purpose and outcomes

P3       confirm to the learner Tram Driver the action you will take if there is a requirement to interrupt or stop your commentary

P4       provide a driving commentary that is relevant to the route, taking into account risks and potential hazards

P5       adapt the style and pace of a commentary to suit individual learner Tram Driver requirements

P6       support the learner Tram Driver to ask questions and reflect on the content of the commentary, when it is safe to do so


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

K1        the benefits of providing a driving commentary to the learner Tram Driver K2        when a driving commentary is required K3        how to provide a driving commentary which is **risk-based** in its approach K4        the importance of providing a driving commentary that meets the relevant legal requirements and organisational procedures K5        the importance of providing a driving commentary that meets the requirements of a learner Tram Driver and the organisation K6        how a driving commentary relates to the Tram Driver programme of training and development K7        how to adapt a commentary to suit individual learning styles

Scope/range


Scope Performance

P2        T*raining purpose and outcomes* may include; driving techniques, defensive driving, identifying hazards, understanding actions and potential consequences.


Scope Knowledge

K3        Risk-based may include; situations or conditions that could lead to a hazard or undesired event. **


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Glossary

Tram

Tramcars, tram vehicle, and any other rail vehicles that operate on tramways. It includes one or more trams coupled together and includes non-passenger-carrying vehicles.

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Tramway environment

Includes the tramway (a set of rails, switches and crossings which form the route of a Tram), infrastructure (fixed assets used for the running of the Tram transport system, including, the tramway, bridges, tunnels, stops, stations and fixed equipment for signalling, communications and electrification), depots, stabling yards.


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Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

2024

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

n/a

Original URN

None

Relevant Occupations

Driver Trainer, Driving Instructor

SOC Code

8215

Keywords

Tram, Tramway, driving, commentary