DVSA.. Part 3

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We have another answer from DVSA to a question asked about Part 3:

Q: Due to recent comments made on part 3 assessments by an examiner from the enforcement team saying 'I don't want to hear about dual controls etc at the beginning' can we have some clear guidance on what the DVSA need candidates to include in the 3-minute initial discussion with the pupil please? The guidance on .gov says the following: 'At the start of the lesson, discuss the goals for the lesson and risk management with your pupil. This should take no more than 3 minutes'. Has what the examiner needs to assess during those 3 minutes at the beginning with regards to risk management changed?

A: I can confirm there has been no change to what should be discussed during the initial 2-3 minute discussion. As per the guidance on gov.uk, there should be a discussion with the pupil about the goals for the lesson and risk management. This should take no more than 3 minutes.

It's important that this discussion is at the appropriate level for the pupil and reflects their current level of ability. The discussion may include reference to the dual controls but this in itself does not demonstrate evidence in all aspects of risk management.

The Examiner is looking to see that the potential risks relevant to the lesson have been discussed with a clear understanding of how they will be managed effectively.

It is difficult to comment specifically on the example of one of our examiners saying they don't want to hear about dual controls.

There are occasions where a discussion on dual controls is not necessary, for example, where a pupil has had numerous hours of training with the same instructor, it is reasonable to assume they have built a good rapport with each other and are comfortable with the learning environment. In this situation we would not expect the instructor to discuss the use of dual controls at the beginning of every lesson but what would be more appropriate is for the instructor to confirm what the pupil is able to take responsibility for and where they still need support from the instructor.