You can become a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) enhanced rider scheme trainer if you want to train fully qualified motorcyclists in the DVSA enhanced rider scheme . This is the new name for the register of post-test motorcycle trainers (RPMT). The scheme provides training for people who: have recently passed their motorcycle test are upgrading to a bigger bike are returning to riding after a break want to improve their skills to be a better, safer rider When you qualify, your details will be given to motorcyclists looking for training. Who can become a trainer To become a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer you must: be 21 or older have had a full category A or A2 motorcycle licence for at least 3 years Trainer test and registration fees Fee type Price Theory test £66 Registration and renewal fee (1 year) £90 Registration and renewal fee (4 years) £240

Ways to become a trainer

Apply to become a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer . Get an advanced riding qualification if you do not already have one. Pass a theory test. If you’re not a direct access scheme (DAS) certified instructor , you also need to take a training course accredited by DVSA . You must complete the training course within 2 years of passing the theory test, or you’ll have to start the process again. Advanced riding qualifications The advanced riding qualifications that are accepted are: BMF Blue Riband rider award (gold or silver grade) DVSA special test (gold or silver grade) IAM Advanced Rider Course RoSPA advanced riding test (gold or silver grade) Diamond advanced motorcycle test or Diamond elite motorcycle test (if taken after 1 January 2017)

Taking the theory test

You can book your instructor theory test when the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) has accepted your application to join the register. There are 2 parts to the test - multiple-choice questions and hazard perception. You have to pass both parts. You have 3 attempts to pass the test. If you fail the third attempt, you have to wait 12 months before you can take it again. Documents to take to your test You must take your UK photocard driving licence to your test. If you have a licence from Northern Ireland, bring the photocard and paper counterpart licence. If you have a paper licence Bring a valid passport as well as your paper licence. If you do not have a passport, you need to get a photocard licence . Your test will be cancelled and you will not get your money back if you do not take the right documents with you. Multiple-choice questions You have 1 hour and 30 minutes to answer 100 multiple-choice questions. Before the test starts you’ll get: instructions on how the test works the chance to do some practice questions How the questions work There are 25 questions in each of these 4 categories: rider practices and procedures, road and traffic signs, and motorway riding rider responsibilities, rider attitude, riders and the law, and environmental issues motorcycle and rider safety, motorcycle dynamics and handling, and dealing with incidents development and training, instructional and coaching techniques, and hazard perception To pass the multiple-choice part, you must get both: an overall score of at least 85 out of 100 at least 20 out of 25 in each of the 4 categories of questions Hazard perception Before you start the hazard perception test, you’ll be shown a video about how it works. You’ll then watch 14 video clips featuring everyday road scenes. These will contain at least one ‘developing hazard’. You can score up to 5 points for each developing hazard. You need to score at least 57 points out of 75 to pass this part.

Managing your registration

You must carry your Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) enhanced rider scheme trainer certificate with you whenever you are giving training. Renewing your registration Your registration lasts for either 1 year or 4 years. The registration and renewal fee is: £90 for 1 year £240 for 4 years You should apply to renew your registration at least 2 weeks before your current registration runs out. You’re responsible for remembering when to renew your registration. To renew, download the application form and send it to DVSA . If your registration expired in the last 12 months You can re-register using the same form. You will not have to go through the qualifying process again.

Standards checks and monitoring

You must take a standards check to make sure you can continue to be a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) enhanced rider scheme trainer. DVSA will contact you to arrange this. A DVSA examiner will watch you train a pupil to assess your training skills. How you’re checked depends on whether you’re a direct access scheme (DAS) certified instructor . If you’re a DAS instructor Your standards check will be based on a DVSA enhanced rider scheme lesson. You must score 43 or more out of 51 to continue being an enhanced rider scheme trainer. If you do not pass, you’ll need to take another standards check. If you fail a second time, you will not be allowed to continue as an enhanced rider scheme trainer. If you cannot carry out a lesson because there’s no pupil available The DVSA examiner will carry out a motorcycle trainer standards check while you provide compulsory basic training (CBT). You need to score 43 or above to pass. If you do not pass, you’ll need to take another standards check. If you fail a second time, you will not be allowed to continue as an enhanced rider scheme trainer, and will need to restart the qualification process. You can also be removed from the CBT instructor register. If you’re not a DAS instructor You must take a standards check within the first year of qualifying as a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer. DVSA will contact you to arrange this. Your standards check will be based on a DVSA enhanced rider scheme lesson. You must score 43 or more out of 51 to pass. If you do not pass, you’ll need to take another standards check. If you fail a second time, you will not be allowed to continue as a trainer. If this happens and you want to continue as a trainer, you’ll need to: have an up to date recognised advanced rider qualification pass another theory test take additional training at an approved enhanced rider scheme trainer centre and provide proof of the development you’ve taken

Documents to record training

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) will email you the following documents when you first qualify: DVSA enhanced rider scheme syllabus and list of modules rider’s log book details of how to issue the DVSA certificate of competence Use these to provide and record training, and to issue certificates to riders who complete the DVSA enhanced rider scheme. You’ll also be sent leaflets and posters you can use to advertise the DVSA enhanced rider scheme. If you lose your documents Contact DVSA to get the documents sent again. DVSA enhanced rider scheme ers@dvsa.gov.uk

DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer

Overview

You can become a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) enhanced rider scheme trainer if you want to train fully qualified motorcyclists in the DVSA enhanced rider scheme.

This is the new name for the register of post-test motorcycle trainers (RPMT).

The scheme provides training for people who:

have recently passed their motorcycle test
are upgrading to a bigger bike
are returning to riding after a break
want to improve their skills to be a better, safer rider

When you qualify, your details will be given to motorcyclists looking for training.

Who can become a trainer

To become a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer you must:

be 21 or older
have had a full category A or A2 motorcycle licence for at least 3 years

Trainer test and registration fees

Fee type	Price
Theory test	£66
Registration and renewal fee (1 year)	£90
Registration and renewal fee (4 years)	£240

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