The Train Driving Licences and Certificates Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

TrainersN.I.

29.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a person may only provide training intended to enable satisfaction of the following—

(a)the condition in regulation 8(1)(f) relating to general professional competence required for obtaining a train driving licence;

(b)the condition in regulation 9(1)(b) relating to language skills required for obtaining a train driving certificate; or

(c)the condition in regulation 9(1)(c) relating to specific professional knowledge required for obtaining a train driving certificate;

[F1if that person is a recognised trainer].

[F2(1A) For the purposes of paragraph (1), a recognised trainer includes a trainer accredited or recognised to act as a trainer in a member State in accordance with the requirements of article 20 of the Directive.]

(2) Training relating to infrastructure knowledge, including route knowledge and operating rules and procedures may only be provided by a trainer recognised by the Department under regulation 21(1).