DRIVE A2B December 2020

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NEW SOUTH WALES Train the Trainer "New Tool in my Toolbox for Training WATS drivers! Gave me empowerment as a WATS Driver" The NSW Taxi Council conducted the last WATS Assessor (Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Services) – Train the Trainer programme for the year on 19 and 20 November 2020 at the Lismore Gateway Motel, Lismore in Northern Regional NSW. Nick Abrahim - Deputy CEO, NSW Taxi Council trained previously accredited and new WATS Assessors from our member networks from Regional NSW towns - Port Macquarie, Casino, Lismore and Byron Bay. Nick Abrahim expressed his views on the importance of the programme and said, "Continued training and learning is key for WATS Assessors in Regional NSW. This is critical to ensure that those who are accredited to provide training and assessment continue to receive up to date training to ensure a best in class training and assessment regime is maintained." It is crucial that the NSW Taxi Council continues to work with our members to upskill our drivers and assessors to ensure that the highest standards are maintained when providing services to members of the disability sector. Having approved Assessors in the Regions is also important to ensure that Taxi Drivers can have access to accredited 32 DRIVE A2B magazine · www.drivea2b.com.au · Dec 2020 / Jan 2021
TESTIMONIAL... trainers without being disadvantaged or delayed due to their location.” The WATS Assessor Train the Trainer Program has been developed for Service Providers to meet the requirements of the Point to Point Transport Commission WATS Driver Competency Guidelines tool. The program helps previously accredited WATS Assessors undergo a refresher training to help with the training and assessing process through a consistent and up to date system. The training involves in-class as well as practical outdoor training for existing and new WATS Assessors. "I learnt so many things which I was supposed to know when I started initially. I am aware of the new rules and regulations through this training now and improved my knowledge about safety issues and communication skills" TESTIMONIAL... "Informative, Rewarding, Enjoyable and very Vital. A fresher was needed. It has added on to my communication and co-operation skills. It will help me be confident in providing training to new WATS drivers and pass on my learnings from this refresher to them" Merry Christmas To all our members, partners & industry affiliates... Have a very Merry Christmas and safe New Year. DRIVE A2B magazine · www.drivea2b.com.au · December 2020 / January 2021 33
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