Approved Motorcycle Instructor (AMI) register
An Approved Motorcycle Instructor (AMI) register is in place in NI. When you are registered, you can apply for authorisation to deliver Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), which has to be carried out by all moped and motorcycle riders before they can ride alone on public roads.
Find Approved Motorcycle Instructors (AMI)
You can find an Approved Motorcycle Instructor (AMI) in your area at the following link:
If you cannot find the AMI you are looking for, would like to verify an AMI or need more information, you can contact the Business Support Unit (BSU) by emailing DVA.AMI@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
About the AMI register
The AMI register is a list of qualified instructors giving on-road tuition and CBT training for learner motorcycle and moped drivers.
You can apply to be added to the AMI register after passing your part three test through the Approved Instructor System (AIS). Click on the green button at the link below to access AIS.
Registration period
You will be registered for four years if you continue to meet the eligibility criteria. After four years you will need to renew your registration. There is a fee payable and your membership will be renewed for a further four years if you still meet the rules.
Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) authorisation
Once on the register you can apply for CBT authorisation by:
- filling in the application form available on AIS in which you will agree to adhere to CBT rules of authority
- buying at least one book of CBT certificates (£200)
An instructor's training and information manual, monthly return form and log book can be downloaded at the links below:
If you are an authorised CBT trainer you should apply and make payment for a CBT certificate and logbook pack via AIS.
Ongoing assessment of AMIs
During your four years' registration you will be assessed by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) to make sure that you maintain a satisfactory standard of instruction. This will be a continued ability and fitness test (also known as a check test).
A DVA examiner will observe a lesson as you deliver it to a pupil and assess you on the appropriateness of your teaching in terms of the ability and needs of the pupil. During this exercise the pupil will not be assessed in any way.
If you fail this test you will need to do a second assessment and if necessary, a third and final assessment. If you fail for a third time, it will be recommended that your name is removed from the register.
Appeals process
You can appeal a decision taken by the Registrar about the refusal to add a name to the register or revoke an AMI's certificate.
The Registrar will let you know of their intention to remove you from the register and you are entitled to make representation to the Registrar within a set period.
Appeals are time bound depending on the circumstances. However, DVA will tell you the time limits.
Motorcycle training incident report form
If you are an instructor you should use the form below to report any incident that happens during a lesson: