Division 5.1 The training centres taking part in the initial qualification and periodic training must be approved by the Member States' competent authorities. Approval may be given only in response to a written application. The application must be accompanied by documents including:

a suitable qualification and training programme specifying the subjects taught and setting out the proposed implementing plan and teaching methods;

the instructors' qualifications and fields of activity;

information about the premises where the courses are given, the teaching materials, the resources made available for the practical work, and the vehicle fleet used;

the conditions regarding participation in the courses (number of participants).