Regulation 29 TrainersI1

Northern Ireland

(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).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in reg. 29(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Railways (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.I. 2019/826), regs. 1(2), 38(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2: Reg. 29(1A) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Railways (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.I. 2019/826), regs. 1(2), 38(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Commencement

I1: Reg. 29 in force at 31.12.2010, see reg. 41(5)