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Got a F1RST in IAMs test in December, through SLAM. What it done for me is gave me two seconds down the road knowledge, now I’m booked for training to become an Observer. Has any one done the training, what’s it like to come from pupil to teacher?

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Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #2

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For when The pupil becomes the master

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I did my IAM test with Thames Vale and went on to be a senior observer for a number of years.

This was a few years ago and the training was all done "in club" with the assessment done by a local traffic officer who was then one of the Rapid Training instructors.

Would love the training and a run out with the SEG.

There’s an old video on YT where the car and escort don’t stop through the centre of
London for 30 mins or so. Poetry.

CJ
I did my test with the "other lot" - ROSPA's ROADAR group here in Dorset. After I passed my test I too was asked to consider training to become an Observer. I had already attended a couple of their social meetings and a promotional event. I said I was interested but that I'd like to hang out with the group for a few more months first. I recommend that you do the same.
See what the general tutor vibe is and that they're people you'd enjoy hanging around with. That's because there's likely to be tutor meetings and an agreed tutoring style you'll need to get on with.
Talk to the specific individual who will train you. I didn't enquire about the length of the process and upon reflection I should have.
Overall I think being a tutor is a very positive experience. But you may get the occasional exasperating individual to train!
It improves your riding and knowledge of Roadcraft as you often refer your associates to parts of the book. Probably the manual in IAM's case.
Cole.

I’ve been an observer with the IAM for about 18 years. In the old days, you followed an experienced observer and tried leading a few runs, carry out briefings and debriefs. When your observer felt you were ready, a test carried out within the group to confirm you status.
Now the training is much more systematic and with two observing levels. A local observer, trained and passed within the group like before.
A National observer qualification is tested by the IAM. Both levels are based on achieving competencies prescribed by the IAM.
In the case of the Local observer, these are taught and tested by the group, specifically a National observer who is also an assessor. They are , in turn tested every three years by the IAM to make sure they are still up to date with the current training material and can still demonstrate advanced riding skills.
I know that this may sound a bit daunting but don’t be put off. Observing is mainly about asking questions and listening. If you like riding and talking about bikes you’ll love it.

I'm a tutor with Rospa Merseyside & Lancashire . They take you out on a 4 day course with the senior Advanced / diploma holders tutors.
we do 3 six day courses [consecutive Saturdays] a year with the students
The TITS [tutors in training] shadow the advanced tutors with their students
The group pass you out as a tutor when your up to it.
The training continues for your advanced tutor & you have to take a test with a ROSPA examiner to pass as an Advanced Tutor
It's very interesting & good training for you also. I find it very rewarding & a good social side
I've also done the IAM masters which is just the same as a rospa gold
But I'm a glutton for punishment

Thanks for the sound advice Cole

Not quite at the start of instruction one yet, although I’ve studied and re studied. Just reading the police bible, Motorcycle Roadcraft. Your correct with it keeps my riding in check whilst instructing pupils. It gives myself two seconds at most appropriate speeds and I now enjoy better progress whilst riding either in a sedate manner or I can’t belive I’m having this much fun manner...

My tutor is very experienced and like myself a people person, although we wouldn’t be down the pub shooting pool, we have a good professional relationship which suits both of us.

Zitat von Cole_K im Beitrag #6

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CJ
I did my test with the "other lot" - ROSPA's ROADAR group here in Dorset. After I passed my test I too was asked to consider training to become an Observer. I had already attended a couple of their social meetings and a promotional event. I said I was interested but that I'd like to hang out with the group for a few more months first. I recommend that you do the same.
See what the general tutor vibe is and that they're people you'd enjoy hanging around with. That's because there's likely to be tutor meetings and an agreed tutoring style you'll need to get on with.
Talk to the specific individual who will train you. I didn't enquire about the length of the process and upon reflection I should have.
Overall I think being a tutor is a very positive experience. But you may get the occasional exasperating individual to train!
It improves your riding and knowledge of Roadcraft as you often refer your associates to parts of the book. Probably the manual in IAM's case.
Cole.

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Hi Cheesman

Now I’m training fo Local observer, whilst I don’t find the riding or learning daunting or indeed any way difficult, what I do need to learn, the way, is to pass my knowledge on to the associate. We know riders and we know some people like to learn in fine detail whilst others only need three words of instruction, to be diplomatic. My reward is probably the same as yours, to install better, therefore safer techniques in all riders.

Where are you based Cheeseman?

Zitat von Cheeseman im Beitrag #7

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I’ve been an observer with the IAM for about 18 years. In the old days, you followed an experienced observer and tried leading a few runs, carry out briefings and debriefs. When your observer felt you were ready, a test carried out within the group to confirm you status.
Now the training is much more systematic and with two observing levels. A local observer, trained and passed within the group like before.
A National observer qualification is tested by the IAM. Both levels are based on achieving competencies prescribed by the IAM.
In the case of the Local observer, these are taught and tested by the group, specifically a National observer who is also an assessor. They are , in turn tested every three years by the IAM to make sure they are still up to date with the current training material and can still demonstrate advanced riding skills.
I know that this may sound a bit daunting but don’t be put off. Observing is mainly about asking questions and listening. If you like riding and talking about bikes you’ll love it.

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This information is great Paul. Like you I’m one for being trained on anything with a combustial engine. HGV, tank, PCV license is next.
Once I’m at National Observer level I will look into RoSPA training, I have read it’s more like police training but not as advanced as Class One as that can take months.

Eventually I’d like to progress towards being an escort, not in the Richard Gere way, but to assist with cycling events, marathons and distance meets.

Zitat von Paul RS im Beitrag #8

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I'm a tutor with Rospa Merseyside & Lancashire . They take you out on a 4 day course with the senior Advanced / diploma holders tutors.
we do 3 six day courses [consecutive Saturdays] a year with the students
The TITS [tutors in training] shadow the advanced tutors with their students
The group pass you out as a tutor when your up to it.
The training continues for your advanced tutor & you have to take a test with a ROSPA examiner to pass as an Advanced Tutor
It's very interesting & good training for you also. I find it very rewarding & a good social side
I've also done the IAM masters which is just the same as a rospa gold
But I'm a glutton for punishment

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