The consultation, which runs until 8 August 2013, includes a range of proposals to modernise the way in which people qualify to become ADIs.
Options for change
The consultation sets out 3 options for changing the qualification process:
- replace the 3 qualifying tests with a vocational qualification
- improve the current tests
- replace the trainee licence with a requirement for PDIs to be accompanied by ADIs when delivering paid instruction
DSA would like to know what you think about these proposals and whether you think the assumptions that it’s made are correct.
Registration changes
DSA also wants to know what you think about:
- introducing fines (called ‘civil sanctions’) that the ADI Registrar could charge an ADI if they didn’t follow a condition of their approval
- changing the registration fees ADIs pay so that they pay for the standards check separately when they book it
- changing the grading structure for ADIs
- what information about ADIs it would be useful and fair for DSA to make available to the public.
New standard for developed driving competence
DSA has also published the ‘National standard for developed driving competence’. It applies to anyone who wants to show that they’ve continued to develop their driving competence after passing their driving test.
It’s expected that anyone who wants to start qualifying as an ADI should be able to meet this standard. By the time they’ve qualified, they must also meet the ‘National standard for driver and rider training’.
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