The 16 Core Competencies

The Final Stage of the driving instructor exam (the stage 3 examination) can only be passed if all 16 ‘Core Competencies’ are met. Below LDrivers has listed the 16 Core Competencies.

1   Introduces and conducts lesson in a courteous and friendly manner
2   States clearly lesson subject and sub-skills
3   Lesson covered subject sub-skills
4   Level of instruction suitable for each stage of learning
5   Range of techniques used as required
6   Faults demonstrated were identified
7   Provides safe analysis of faults at appropriate level
8   Provides remedial instruction in a timely manner
9   Feedback relates to one piece of changeable behaviour at a time
10 Feedback is balanced and appropriate
11 Information is accurate and up to date
12 Necessary and relevant information provided
13 Controls lesson appropriately
14 Demonstrates a concern for safety and customer care
15 Lesson wrap up e.g. summary, assessment, next lesson
16 Information given was not misleading, incorrect or un-safe

Safe Driving.