Guidance

Motorcycle approved training body (ATB): conditions of appointment

Published 6 November 2014

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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1. Definitions

For the purpose of these terms and conditions ‘you’ refers to those applying to be authority holders and ‘the body’ applies to the approved training body (ATB).

2. General

The conditions on which you are approved to provide an approved training course for motorcyclists are as follows:

  • You shall have enough Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) assessed instructors to make sure that other certified instructors authorised by the body are:

    • taught personally
    • have reasonable access to DVSA assessed instructor
    • monitored regularly

  • You shall ensure that your certified instructor(s) personally monitor the standards of instruction and assessment of your other certified instructors at least 4 times a year.

  • You shall revoke the authorisation of any certified instructor immediately if that instructor ceases to hold the appropriate licence, or when instructed to do so by DVSA. You shall:

    • notify DVSA of the revocation (for whatever reason) of authorisation of persons acting as certified instructors
    • surrender for destruction to the agency certificates of authorisation issued in the names of those persons

  • The body shall provide an approved training course to any person requesting it, on payment of the appropriate fee.

  • The body shall carry out approved training courses only at sites which DVSA has inspected and approved for this purpose, and will ensure that such sites are maintained to a suitable standard. The minimum size of site for approved training is 80 foot x 30 foot (2,400 square foot) for a maximum of 2 trainees riding at any one time. A proportionately larger site will be required for a greater number of trainees.

  • You shall ensure that all instructors and trainees wear appropriate fluorescent or reflective safety apparel, showing the identity of the body, throughout the duration of the course.

  • You shall ensure that any training machines supplied for the on-road element of the course comply with all legal requirements and that any machines supplied for the off-road elements of the course could comply with all legal requirements if required.

  • You shall retain copies of certificates as proof of successful completion of an approved training course for 2 years from the date of issue. You will make available a duplicate, to a person whose certificate of completion of training has been lost or defaced. The maximum fee that can be charged for a duplicate DL196 certificate is £20.You shall be responsible for the safe and secure storage of all unused certificates.

  • You shall:

    • deal promptly and efficiently with enquiries and booking of appointments
    • keep and submit to DVSA such information about the courses conducted as may reasonably be requested

  • You shall deal promptly with any complaint. Should the matter remain unresolved, the complainant may be advised to write to the CBT section.

DVSA compulsory basic training

CBT Team
DVSA
1 Unity Square
Nottingham
NG2 1AY

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

  • You shall give DVSA’s examiner with responsibility for the area or areas in which it conducts training, notification of the days on which it intends to conduct approved training courses. This will enable the examiner to carry out his responsibilities in connection with the supervision of your training.

  • If the body ceases (for whatever reason) to be approved, you should send copies of all certificates issued within the last 2 years and all unused certificates, to DVSA. DVSA will refund the cost of unused/unspoilt certificates.

  • You should notify DVSA, in writing, of all incidents that occur during CBT or DAS. The form should be completed by the authority holder of the body concerned detailing the accident, including dates, times and a brief description. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) should also be informed.

  • You should notify DVSA, in writing or by email if the body stops meeting any of the conditions for any reason. You must not provide any further training courses until the body is once again fully compliant and DVSA has reinstated your authority to provide approved training courses..

  • If you are found to be in breach of these conditions you may have your authorisation withdrawn.

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