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Prerequisites for Saskatchewan Motorcycle Training Program Instructors |
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Friday, 26 January 2007 |
PLEASE NIOTE: This information was taking off the Sask Safety Councils website in January 2007 - if you are interested in becoming an instructor - please refer to the completely up to date version on their website.
The Saskatchewan Safety Council is always looking for qualified motorcycle riders to become instructors for the Motorcycle Training Program. Any avid motorcyclist who has a sincere desire to teach motorcycle safety can apply if they meet the following requirements:
- must be 19 years of age or older
- must have a full motorcycle operator's license and a minimum of 3 years riding experience.
- own or have ready access to a licensed on-road motorcycle which is ridden on a regular basis;
- maintain a good driving record, with no driving convictions under the Criminal Code of Canada;
- be able to commit to the program for a minimum of three years
- all instructors must successfully complete the Instructor Training Program as listed below.
Motorcycle Training Program Instructor Training Program
Step 1
- New candidates are recruited through various methods prior to commencement of Instructor refresher courses.
- New candidates will attend an overview of the course material prior to commencement of courses.
- New candidates will shadow instructors on course for a minimum of 2 courses
- Chief Instructors provide impressions of candidates after each course.
- At end of year, Chief Instructors will review candidates and identify candidates to be invited back.
- Saskatchewan Safety Council will contact invitees and confirm they wish to return.
Step 2
- The candidates will attend the Probationary Instructor training program. (min 60 hours)
- Chief Instructor(s) teaching course will provide evaluation of candidates.
- The candidates will attend any MTP general meetings regarding course changes (may be involved in refresher course).
- The candidates must successfully complete the on-lot test student’s take.
- The candidates will teach a minimum of two courses with an experienced Instructor supervising
- The Chief Instructor for the course will submit his/her recommendations on whether the candidate should be an instructor.
- If review of candidate is favourable, the candidate will be promoted to Instructor status
Maintaining Instructor Status
- Attend annual refresher courses
- Teach a minimum of two courses per year
- Maintain a good driving record
- Maintain proficient riding skills
- Hold a valid First Aid and/or CPR certificate On Going Commitment
- Instructors must demonstrate their safe riding skills by always wearing protective riding gear whenever they ride
- Instructors must abide by traffic laws
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Last Updated ( Friday, 26 January 2007 )
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