About the Trainee Licence
Once you have passed Part 1 and Part 2 of the ADI
qualification process and have completed 40 hours Part 3
Training, you can apply for a trainee licence to help you g
ain
experience instructing pupils to drive. A trainee licence
allows you to be legally paid for giving driving instruction.
It is issued only for you to gain practical experience in
preparation for the Part 3 instructional ability test and is
useful for those in the final stages of training for a part
three examination. The trainee licence lasts six months and
normally only one is granted in the two year qualifying
period.
ain
experience instructing pupils to drive. A trainee licence
allows you to be legally paid for giving driving instruction.
It is issued only for you to gain practical experience in
preparation for the Part 3 instructional ability test and is
useful for those in the final stages of training for a part
three examination. The trainee licence lasts six months and
normally only one is granted in the two year qualifying
period.Applying for a Trainee Licence
Trainee Licence Conditions
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You are only authorised to give instruction for the school whose address is shown on the licence
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There must be at least one ADI working at the supervisor’s address for every trainee licence holder employed there
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You must receive 40 hours practical training from a qualified ADI. It is your responsibility to make sure that you receive training in each of the specified subjects
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You must not advertise yourself as a fully qualified instructor
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You must abide by one of the following conditions:
- You must receive supervision for 20% of all lessons you give from your sponsoring ADI. A record of all lessons given, along with the supervision received must be kept on the form ADI 21S which will be issued with the licence. This must be signed by you and your ADI and must be returned to DSA as soon as the licence expires, or,
- You must receive a minimum additional 20 hours training covering all the specified topics. This extra training must take place within the first three months of the licence or before you take your first attempt at part three, whichever is the soonest. A record of this training must be kept on the form ADI 21AT, and must be sent to DSA before the end of the three month period, or presented to the examiner conducting the part three test, whichever is the earliest. At least 25 per cent of the training will have to be practical training
Displaying the Licence
When instruction is being given the licence must be displayed in the bottom left hand corner of the front windscreen. The use of the licence is your own responsibility. If you cannot make full use of your licence and you have to stop giving tuition, return it to the issuing office immediately. If your trainee licence is lost or stolen you should report it to the police and to DSA straight away. No refunds will be given for any period when the licence is not used.