Senior Observer
Discussion
I have just been asked if I would become a Senior Observer for our IAM Group. Now - in our Group this means doing cross-checks (the internal test prior to being put forward for test) and helping out Observers with any "problem" Associates. It also means doing at least 20 hours a year of Observation: no problem.
I understand that there is training and an extended test - not just driving - but also a test of coaching.
Anyone done this recently? Any useful things to know in advance?
Not worried about either driving (recently got a Rospa Gold) or coaching particularly. More worried about testing to a standard which would be a new part to my duties.
I understand that there is training and an extended test - not just driving - but also a test of coaching.
Anyone done this recently? Any useful things to know in advance?
Not worried about either driving (recently got a Rospa Gold) or coaching particularly. More worried about testing to a standard which would be a new part to my duties.
Don,
I did the Senior a few years ago...from memory...out with our Chief Observer in tandem with another Observer for about 4 drives role playing...making deliberate mistakes to see if they were picked up...really seeing how well we could pass on the message.
"My name is Rob..what can I call you?" I got a laugh with "Mavis".
Then a Test by a Class 1 in which the two of us did the role playing and a tough debrief session.
Finally a multiple choice written paper - I still have it somewhere...think you have my e mail... if you want to give me your address off Forum I will mail a copy to you?
BOF.
PS - I have just prepared the other Observers daughter to Test ready
I did the Senior a few years ago...from memory...out with our Chief Observer in tandem with another Observer for about 4 drives role playing...making deliberate mistakes to see if they were picked up...really seeing how well we could pass on the message.
"My name is Rob..what can I call you?" I got a laugh with "Mavis".
Then a Test by a Class 1 in which the two of us did the role playing and a tough debrief session.
Finally a multiple choice written paper - I still have it somewhere...think you have my e mail... if you want to give me your address off Forum I will mail a copy to you?
BOF.
PS - I have just prepared the other Observers daughter to Test ready
Don - When I did mine it was the same as BOF. I do believe it has changed now though. I've no doubt you'll be fine!
Good luck and well done on the Gold. I got mine a few months back too. Have you seen this ......?
http://www.clubdriving.co.uk/index.html
I'm off to the I.O.Man with them later in the year.
Paul.B
Good luck and well done on the Gold. I got mine a few months back too. Have you seen this ......?
http://www.clubdriving.co.uk/index.html
I'm off to the I.O.Man with them later in the year.
Paul.B
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