How would you become a Motorcycle instructor

[froggy128]

My mate is 26 and has been ridding since 22, he wants to become a motorcycle instructor but wants to know if (a) you have to pass a different test (b) how long you have to have been riding for


thanks

[Retro-Man]

I think he has to take instructor training which will allow him to teach when accompanied by a fully qualified instructor, then he has to pass written and practical exams with I think the ADI, could be wrong though. the local riding school will be happy to offer advice. trainee instructors usually help out foc at weekends etc.
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[Knowlsey]

been there done that

You can go to a school, tell him you want to be an instructor, not many people want to do it now because the money is shit, the insurance for schools is sky high, the upkeep outways the wage, however if you want to do it for the funny side of things, like the newbee wheeleeeeeeeees up the corner post when emergency stop dont work properly , or the Sorry mr instructer the bright yellow coat put me off, can I give you a hand up , or the can I use my feet to walk aong, am frightened to start it up

If a school will take you on training, you can end up with a yellow ticket if you are good enough, but you will have to be examined by a test examiner, they sit through a CBT, which is all you can do with a yellow ticket. If then you fell conident enough, you will then be recomended to cardington by you teacher (instructor) and cardington is where all the arsewhole I AM BETTER THAN YOU arses are.

[mattfuzzy]

knowlsey so where do you instruct? or you gone onto something else now?

[cunni]

I was looking into becomeing an instructor next year, but I don't want to give up the day job just to teach CBT's for ages, before I can get the full test sorted. Even then, I would only be able to do it if I had most of my debts paid off. You either work silly hours per week or don't earn too much!

Good for a laugh though. My missus wants to be a driving instructor and once she sells her old house she doesn't have to worry about the earnings, as she lives with me and I'm paying for everything, so she can get a job she enjoys.

I think instructing would be a more satisfying job than sitting behind a desk!
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[Kram]

can i ask a stupid question?

how old do you have to be a driving instructor.

i've always enjoyed teaching my mates to ride geared bikes (after they did a CBt on a ped), and would like to do it professionally.

but do you have to be 25 to do it?
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[cunni]

To become CBT qualified, 21 years old, held a full license for 3 years and have virtually no police record or points on your license. I think they'll consider you if you only have 3 points on their, but non-motoring offenses are fround on.

Also, you have to be CBT qualified before you can sit the tests for fully qualified DAS instructor.
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[Kram]

2 more years license for 1 year already.
3 points (how long they on there for?
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[biketeacherda...]

You must be over 21 and have held you licence for 3 years, they will except up to 6 points but only just.

You must be a fit and proper person

You can pay for instructor training lots do it is expensive

You can work part time at your local bike school learning the ropes but they wont pay you

You must pass cardington cbt instructors test before being allowed to take the DAS instructors test

The failure rate is 90% for cbt instructors test and 95% for DAS instructors test.

Only 5% of people taking the tests pass both first time

If your good you can earn reasonably money but dont expect to be rich and in the winter things do slow down

Anything i have forgotten?
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[Ian (GPX)]

Cardington -- CBT/DAS Test ! It's not a test, it's an assessment Dave.

First off, congratulations on deciding to 'give something back'. Being a riding instructor is a difficult task to sum up in a few words (although 'rain' is one that springs to mind), but there is little to compare with the 'inner glow' from seeing a rider's skill grow and their own pleasure at mastering those skills.

Being a motorcycle instructor is hard work - but extremely rewarding.
Whether riding is your passion or you simply want a change in career, Class 1 instructor training provides a range of courses to get you qualified. The focus is on tailoring a course to suit your needs and providing the highest level of service you would expect from a training school.

The benefits of becoming an instructor:
1) Enjoyment from teaching others

2) Turn your hobby into a career

3) Spend every working day on the open road

4) Help to ensure the riders of the future are safer

Certified motorcycle instructor
The procedure and criteria for becoming a certified motorcycle instructor are as follows:

You must be over 21 years of age.
You must have held a full British motorcycle licence (Category A) for a period of not less than three years.
You must be considered a ‘fit & proper’ person in respect of convictions motoring or non-motoring.

Generally instructors initially join an existing training body to become ‘down trained instructors’. When they are sufficiently experienced most will then attend the DSA’s training establishment in order to gain the Cardington assessment and then to become Direct Access (DAS) qualified.

If you're still interested in becoming an instructor, there are a few questions you have to ask yourself:

1. What do I want to 'put in'? (mainly time)
2. What level do I want to instruct at? (novice riders at CBT, 'L', Direct Access, 'Advanced', track-based, etc.)
3. What do I want back? (financial)

As a starting point, contact your local training centres and see if they're interested in taking people on as trainee instructors. You may have to consult the Internet, 'Yellow Pages', motorcycle magazines, local road safety officer, etc. Visit local dealers, see what leaflets they display, ask about who they recommend.

If you're looking at this as a hobby or income supplement, then trying to get involved with an existing centre is likely to be the easiest way.

Whatever level you intend to train at, CBT or 'advanced', you will need to be well-versed in the various relevant manuals & Highway Code, have a knowledge of lesson planning, teaching and learning skills, and a good general motorcycling knowledge.

Some idea of how the DSA's courses (they're assessments, not training) are run is useful too. The DSA's books will give some idea of course content (in the case of CBT, set down by the DSA), and there are other materials available, such as the 'What If?' video.

After all the research, next stop is a good bookshop to wave your credit card at!

A formal qualification to teach is not necessary, but would it be useful? Do you have any 'teaching' or 'training' background? A good 'starter' here is to think back over any training you may have taken - what made it particularly good/useful/enjoyable etc?

There are a number of options available for obtaining teaching qualifications - remember that the DSA courses are assessments of your ability, not 'training' - and if you're looking at offering 'advanced'-level training it's worth knowing that the DSA have stated that they intend to introduce a register, eventually mandatory, of qualified instructors.

Also, there are the Edexcel-accredited BTEC instructor training courses available. These might seem expensive - but would you take training for something similarly life-threatening (like flying) from someone whose only qualification is that they've been flying for a couple of years, think they're quite good, so have decided to have a go at teaching?

If you are already working as an instructor, you may find that 'APL', accreditation of prior learning, will give exemptions from some parts of the course.

For further information on post-test instructor qualifications, see RIDAS, the Riding Instructors Association. https://www.ridas.org.uk

[biketeacherda...]

much better reply than mine what a lot of thought you put in well done you
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