How to Become an ADI

If you wish to become an ADI you must first satisfy the Registrar that you are a person
of good character. There are also many specific requirements, for example you must...

• Be tax compliant and in possession of a tax clearance certificate
• Hold a full driving licence for the category in which you wish to give instruction for a minimum of two years
• All instructors looking for ADI status must go through the Garda vetting process.
• Pass all tests and undertake a check test of continued ability to instruct periodically
  
  There are three stages to the ADI exam:
  1. Theory test
  2. Practical driving test
  3. Instructional Ability Test.
  
• The theory test (part 1) is carried out locally at one of their 41 test centres nationwide you can choose a centre that is most convenient to you.
  
  
• Once you receive your eligibility number from the ADI unit, you can make an appointment via the online booking page or by calling in the information and booking line 1890 606 106. available appointment times can vary between test centres.
  
  
• The driving test (part 2) and the instruction ability test (part 3) are available at the following locations: Athlone, Cork, Dundalk, Dublin (Finglas), Galway, Kilkenny, Letterkenny, Limerick, Mullingar, Rathgar, Sligo, Tralee and Waterford.
  (Please see updated RSA info)

Existing Qualifications
If you can show that you meet the RSA ADI standard because of qualifications you already hold, there is no need for you to qualify all over again. But this is something that the RSA needs to verify.  Depending on what qualifications you hold, you may be entitled to an exemption from one or all exam stages.

Fees:
There is a fee for each phase of the application process, including any re-test following a section test fail.

FETAC Awards in Driving Instruction
FETAC has now, as a result, approved five awards in driving instruction. All of them are Special Purpose Awards rated at national framework qualification. Passing the three-part test not only entitles you work as an ADI; it is a valuable educational qualification in its own right. The RSA has worked with FETAC (Further Education & Training Awards Council) – the national body for further educational awards and representatives of the industry to document the standard and skills needed to become an ADI.

(NFQ) Level 6:

• Special Purpose in Passenger Vehicle Driving Instruction
• Special Purpose in Car Driving Instruction
• Special Purpose in Goods Vehicle Driving Instruction
  
• Special Purpose in Motorcycle Driving Instruction
• Special Purpose in Articulated Vehicle Driving Instruction
• There are also 11 new component awards to accompany them.
• More Information is available from The RSA ADI Section Click Here
  
  
• See Also Recommended and Suggested Reading for Driving Instructors (ADI's)
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• Issued for information purposes only, you may use the contact details below to get an the latest and most up-to-date information pack. Follow the link below to the RSA ADI Unit.
  
• Road Safety Authority, Primrose Hill, Dublin Road, Ballina, Co Mayo.
  Tel: 096-25007 + Fax: 096-25252 + E-mail: adi@rsa.ie
  
  
• Driving School Supplies has published many ADI resource workbooks, training manuals and teaching aids to help and assist driving instructors through ADI exams, ADI Check Testing

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