Introduction
This section considers all of the Part-Three marking criteria as listed on the examiner's report form.
Each page has a video and notes. The notes are taken from the DVSA Examiners Guidelines and are reproduced here under a 'Creative Commons Licence'.
The videos, 15 in total, are taken from the SmartDriving Standards Check Success programme. Although the standalone programme is aimed at qualified ADI's, the Part-Three test is the same as the Standards Check - conducted and marked in exactly the same way.*
If you have followed the training programme as directed you should easily understand all of the marking criteria in this section.
Your starting point is to download a copy of the examiners report form - the download also includes notes about how the exam is marked. Download the form here
* Note: The videos refer to 'The Ultimate Guide to the Standards Check' which is a comprehensive document included, along with the videos in this unit, in the Standards Check Success programme, but not available in this course.
At this point in your development it is not necessary to go into the detail that the Ultimate Guide covers, it is best studied when you are in a position to apply the principles in day-to-day work as an instructor.
Our recommendation is that you study Standards Check success after qualification - at that point you can review the video content and study the guide in the context of the job.
Use the links on this page to access each individual subject or the 'previous-next' links to go through the videos in turn.
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Did the trainer identify the pupil’s learning goals and needs?
Was the agreed lesson structure appropriate for the pupil’s experience and ability?
Were the practice areas suitable? (Note that item 1 above and this item are both covered in the same video)
Was the lesson plan adapted, when appropriate, to help the pupil work towards their learning goals?
Were directions and instructions given to the pupil clear and given in good time?
Was the trainer aware of the surroundings and the pupil’s actions?
Was any verbal or physical intervention by the trainer timely and appropriate?
Was sufficient feedback given to help the pupil understand any potential safety critical incidents?
Was the teaching style suited to the pupil’s learning style and current ability?
Was the pupil encouraged to analyse problems and take responsibility for their learning?
Were opportunities and examples used to clarify learning outcomes?
Was the technical information given comprehensive, appropriate and accurate?
Was the pupil given appropriate and timely feedback during the session?
Were the pupil’s queries followed up and answered?
Did the trainer maintain an appropriate non-discriminatory manner throughout the session?
At the end of the session - was the pupil encouraged to reflect on their own performance?
Next: Identifying the lesson goals.