Trainer / Student Ratio

1:5 (maximum)

Participants must:

•  Be 18 years old.
• Provide either a photo licence or primary and secondary proof of identity prior to course commencement.
• Must notify staff of any medical conditions/medication taken.
• MUST wear appropriate protective clothing with full skin coverage for riding motorcycles.
• Approved helmet
• Gloves (not fingerless)
• Jeans or trade work pants
• Long sleeves
• Decent footwear (no slip on or open toe)
• Obtain and study the Victorian Rider Handbook from Aust-Link or Vic Roads before the course commences.

Note: Intending riders who do not hold a current Victorian Car Learner Permit or Drivers licence will be required to complete a road law knowledge test at their local VicRoads office prior to attempting the MPA course.

Handbook

• Rider Handbook Download

Participants receive skills training and then testing as required by Vic Roads office to receive their motorcycle learners’ permit.

The course includes:

Day 1

• Protective clothing
• Motorcycle safety inspection
• Motorcycle major & minor controls
• Straddle walk
• Posture
• Partner push
• Start up/shut down
• Left then right turns
• Gear changing
• Road craft tactics
• Curves, slow down, gear down, move away.
• Slow riding
• Simulated road ride
• Theory test based on the Victorian Riders Handbook

Day 2

• Recap day 1
• Slow ride
• Straight ride
• Steering
• Brake away
• Simulated road ride
• Briefing MPA range
• Conduct MPA range
• Briefing MPA road
• Conduct MPA road

Please note: Student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Course Fees are to be paid in full at the time of booking to secure a position in the course.
Bookings cancellation and refunds, refer to Aust-Link refund policy