7. Background
Only three qualified assessors in New
Zealand
Two in Hamilton (OTRS Ltd)
One in Christchurch
Team of assessors supported by the
qualified assessors
9. The course details
Otago Polytechnic/ OTRS Ltd course
Level 400 or Level 7 on NZQA framework
200 hours study
20 credits
Flexible learning plan
10. On line and off line activity
Online/recorded lectures
Reading
Audio
Video
PDF readings
Links to NZ Land Transport, legislation and
other useful sites.
11. Flexible fieldwork
Canterbury Driving Assessment Tool
(CANDAT) assessments with clients
Off road and On road assessments with
clients
22. Access & equity
Easier access by students if on line/off line
and flexible around learner activities
23. Access and Equity
Serving a national rather than local population
Future potential of international training
24. Access & equity
access to knowledge easier by accommodating
different learning styles:
◦ Visual
◦ Audio
◦ Reading
◦ Kinaesthetic (Hands on/practical sessions)
25. Access & equity
Overcoming physical, environmental and
technological barriers by introducing course
materials in different formats to suit different
learning environments and facilities.
26. Access & equity
Pitch the material and complexity of material
at the right level,
Examine the course content and delivery
against measures such as:
◦ Rule of Thumb
◦ Universal Design recommendations
◦ Flesch Reading Ease Score
28. Social sustainability:
Less classroom time lecturing allowing a more
self directed approach and support as
required.
Appropriate face to face components for on
and off road activity and feedback.
29. Economical sustainability:
Better use of lecturer and student times with
tailored to suit programme around other
workloads
More links to current and expert resources
32. Cultural diversity
Changing the delivery style means reaching a
more diverse range of culturally diverse
population .
Open topics relevant to country, culture,
beliefs, interests, lifestyles and learning styles.
34. Otago Polytechnic’s strategic
direction
To engage more learners
To develop self directed learning
Promote learners time, learners place,
learners’ outcomes
Be more cost effective
36. Conclusion
We have the New Zealand expertise
We have the academic blended delivery
structure
We have the services requiring this
expertise
There is no current training course in
New Zealand... Yet.