Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Becoming a ADI B, CE, D instructor

  • 17-12-2021 1:32am
    #1
    I Was VB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭


    I’ve applied to the RSA to start my adi training, currently studying for stage one the theory test.

    just curious do I have to do two separate theory tests for class CE or D, I’ve held my CE and D license since 2013 and my B since 2007 , I know I’ll have to do two separate state 2 tests for the CE and D.


    cheers.



Comments

  • #2
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    Separate theory tests for both CE and D. You don't need to do anything at all for B, you'll automatically get that.


    You will have to do extended driving tests in both artic and bus which will be done with a RSA supervisor. They use completely different routes than the regular driving tests and will include motorways.


    The artic test also involves unhooking and reattaching the trailer.


    After that you will have to pick one of the higher categories to do the stage 3 test in. This involves you bringing the vehicle and the tester sitting in as the student behind the wheel and you treat it like a driving lesson


    There is quite a bit too it and it takes time. It's also a lot of work to find out you don't like teaching others, it's completely different to actually driving, constantly on guard for everything etc. And of course the cost to do all that and paying €250 every 2 years for your licence plus a check test every 2 years to get the renewal.


    All that just to earn less than €20 an hour in a school working weekends too. So depending what you do currently I'd either stick it or try another driving job first. Just my 2c



  • #3
    I Was VB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭I Was VB


    Thanks for the comment, I’m currently secure employment where there is a big focus on driver training and safety, looking to become the inhouse driver trainer/assessor and I’d like the ADI qualification. Timeline I’m giving myself 6 months ideally to be qualified and €3k up upskil to a ADI.



  • #4
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    No worries,


    If I were to go back and do it again that would be my preference of working for a company for in-house training.


    Good luck with it all, I would be able to answer more questions if you need



  • #5
    donkey balls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,554 ✭✭✭donkey balls


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118335051#Comment_118335051

    Most large companies that have driver assessments are normally carried out by actual drivers, The drivers that carry out the assessments be trained by the likes of the RTITB.



Advertisement