A Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) and TAFE Western road safety pilot program offered to TAFE apprentices in Dubbo is being introduced in Orange.
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TAFE Western spokeswoman Fiona Westcott said a one-hour workshop "with the potential to save lives" had been delivered to more than 180 light and heavy vehicle TAFE apprentices in Dubbo.
"The workshops have been very positive experiences with both students and teachers participating in open forum discussions," she said.
"Positive feedback has been received by all. Students not only learn strategies from the RMS team but are also learning from each other's experiences.
"As a result of the positive nature of these workshops in Dubbo, program organisers were asked by Orange College head teachers Tony Wilson and Graeme Fahy for the workshops to be delivered to apprentices enrolled in construction, plastering, painting, decorating and plumbing courses."
Mrs Westcott said about 200 apprentices in Orange would benefit from the workshop, to be delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout June and July.
RMS regional manager western Phil Standen said the aim of the workshop was to give students an overview of some of the main issues affecting safety on the roads in western NSW.
"The five key issues that will be covered as part of the workshop include speed, driver fatigue, animals on rural roads, driver distraction, particularly the use of mobile phones, and alcohol and drugs," he said.