Welcome to Freedom Rider Training, and thank you for your enquiry about our Instructor Training programme. Firstly, we would like to take this opportunity to give you some background about the process of becoming a Driving Standards Agency (DSA), Approved Motorcycle Instructor. There are three levels of Instructor currently approved by the DSA. These are as follows:

CBT1 : Can teach Compulsory Basic Training and A2 (125cc and below only)

Cardington Assessed: As CBT1 but also authorised to train and supervise other CBT1 instructors.

DAS: Direct Access Scheme approved. Must have successfully completed the two-day Cardington assessment before taking this level. When passed, is authorised to teach "big bike" courses.

There are many schools on the market today who claim that they can get anybody to Cardington standard within a very short space of time (usually about 2 weeks). We do not believe this is an accurate claim. The Cardington assessment is a very intensive two-day continual assessment of the candidate’s ability to not only teach CBT to a high standard but also of their ability to recognise and correct faults in other Instructors techniques. Obviously, this requires a very high level of skill and experience. It stands to reason that the necessary experience and skills cannot be fully instilled in the candidate in such a short time scale. The fact that the current first time pass rate at Cardington is in the region of 13% proves that these two week wonder courses do not always work.

As the Cardington assessment allows you to train, supervise, and diagnose faults in other Instructors teaching techniques, we believe you need to have some experience in teaching and running courses yourself before attempting this.

You will also cover a wide range of instructional techniques and use them in a realistic environment. Other parts of the course will include observing and assisting with a live CBT and, possibly, a live DAS course as well.

Once the foundation course is complete, and you have satisfied our Instructors that you have the ability to teach Compulsory Basic Training to a high standard, you will be issued with a certificate, and are then able to look for employment as a CBT1 Instructor (and indeed, can apply for the Cardington assessment if you wish, although as already stated, we do not recommend this until you have had some "live" training experience yourself).

Please remember that most training schools have their own recruitment policy, and will wish to see you demonstrate your abilities before offering you a CBT1 card, even though you may be at the required standard.

Alternatively, you will be able to continue your training with Freedom under the supervision of a qualified Instructor, over a period of weeks. (1 day per week is the norm but we are flexible to your needs). Once we are satisfied that you have reached the required standard, we may offer you a CBT1 card for the school. This will enable you to gain valuable experience in teaching real CBT’s to real students. You training will be ongoing and you will be given every opportunity to develop to Cardington standard at your own pace.

Once your Cardington assessment has been passed, you will be able to prepare for your DAS assessment.

All the above mentioned training is included in the £899-00 cost of the course.

Once you have completed your course, you are always welcome to return to our school for advice or guidance, at no extra charge. If we can help you in any possible way, you can be assured we will.