Driving Instructor Qualifications

Under Review as of December 15th, 2024

Driving Instructor Examination Minimum Requirements

  • Status: Club teacher

    May Include Work With: Novice drivers, club members

    Activity: Basic instruction in clubs. Driving and horse care.

    Workplace: Club

    Recommended Training Time: Minimum Age - 18 Years

  • Status: Independent Instructor with responsibility for all aspects of teaching.

    May Include Work With: All

    Activity:
    Training to Level 1 coach. Novice competition.
    Plan training programme. Training in horse management and care.

    Workplace: Club, college,driving centre recommended or approved by the National Federation and/or Government

    Recommended Training Time: Minimum age- 20 years Training time - 2 years training and experience from Level 1

  • Status: Independent Master Instructor

    May Include Work With: All. Coach for competition to medium level.

    Activity: Training to Level 1 and Level 2 coach. Manage driving centre

    Workplace: Freelance instructor. Large centre

    Recommended Training Time: Minimum age - 22 years Training time - 2 years training and experience from Level 2.

Matrix Guidelines

  • Activity: 1 st level driving with single or pair of horses/ponies. Harness horse(s) and drive safely in town and country.

    May Include Work With: Horse Health. Feeding. Care in stable and after work. Physiology. Care and maintenance of carriages.

    Status: Prepare a driving course. Demonstrate use of simulators. Teach practical lesson on harness, putting to and adjustments. No movements in driving

  • Activity: Competition with single or pair of horses. Complete 2 competitions: Dressage, Obstacles and Cross Country. Introduce horses to harness

    May Include Work With: Knowledge and care of harness. Recognise lameness and take suitable action. Fittening for competition. Further anatomy. Plan routines for staff and students. Communicate well with others and inter-relate.

    Status: Teach pupils from beginning to start of competition, including all disciplines.

  • Activity: Competition with pair or four in hand with Achenbach and two hand systems. Know rules for competition tests. Training programme for competition and marathon

    May Include Work With: Able to manage large stable. Manage people to enable efficient progression. Manage horses to maintain health and fitness. Manage business to maintain economic growth.

    Status: Train horses and drivers for national and international competitions.

Eligibility

  • International Level 1:

    • Fahrwart

    International Level 2:

    • Instruktor für Gespannenfahren

    International Level 3:

    • Lehrer für Gespannenfahren

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • (N/A)

    International Level 2:

    • ADEPS : 2013 :

      Moniteur Sportif Educateur

      Attelage

    International Level 3:

    • (N/A)

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • National Coaching Certificate Level 1 Driving

    International Level 2:

    • National Coaching Certificate Level 2 Driving

    International Level 3:

    • National Coaching Certificate Level 3 Driving

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Instructor for Driving

    International Level 2:

    • Trainer for Driving II Grade

    International Level 3:

    • Trainer for Driving I Grade

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • AQA (Attestation de Qualification et d'Aptitude: Attelage)

    International Level 2:

    • BEES 1 Activities equestres Sportif option: Attelage

    International Level 3:

    • (N/A)

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Trainer C

    International Level 2:

    • Trainer B

    International Level 3:

    • Trainer A

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Fogathajtó oktató

    International Level 2:

    • Fogathajtó edzo

    International Level 3:

    • Fogathajtó szakedzo

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Tecnico di Attachi de 1 livello

    International Level 2:

    • Tecnico di Attachi di 2 livello

    International Level 3:

    • Tecnico di Attachi di 3 livello

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Commandant

      Vereninginstructeur

      (NBVAP)

      Meninstructeur 1e fase

      Instructeur 2 mennen

    International Level 2:

    • Assistent-meninstructeur

      Meninstructeur (NBVAP)

      Meninstructeur 2e fase

      Meninstructeur 3e fase

      Instructeur 3 mennen

      Instructeur 4 mennen

    International Level 3:

    • (N/A)

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Kjøreinstruktør 1

    International Level 2:

    • Kjøreinstruktør 2

    International Level 3:

    • Kjøreinstruktør 3

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Instruktor Szkolenia Podstawowego w Jezdziectw

    International Level 2:

    • Instruktor Powezenia

    International Level 3:

    • (N/A)

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Ajudante de Condutor

    International Level 2:

    • Condutor

    International Level 3:

    • Mestre Condutor

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • EQASA Equestrian Coach (Driving)

    International Level 2:

    • EQASA Senior Equestrian Coach (Driving)

    International Level 3:

    • EQASA Master Equestrian Coach (Driving)

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

  • International Level 1:

    • Bitr. Körinstruktör

      Diplomerad Svensk Ridlärare I (from 2010)

    International Level 2:

    • Körinstruktör

      Diplomerad Svensk Ridlärare II (from 2010)

    International Level 3:

    • Körlärare

      Auktoriserad Ridlärare 

      Diplomerad Svensk Ridlärare III (from 2010)

    International Expert:

    • Swedish Fellow

  • International Level 1:

    • Harness Horse Instructor

    International Level 2:

    • (N/A)

    International Level 3:

    • (N/A)

    International Expert:

    • (N/A)

Note: IGEQ passports are issued at 3 levels, therefore holders of qualifications listed in the International Expert column (below) will receive a Level 3 passport. The higher qualification should be shown on the Endorsement Page of the passport. It is important to note that instructors will be recognised in another member country at the level of their passport and are NOT eligible to receive a certificate at the same level from another Federation. Harmonisation does not give the right to demand a further certificate at the same level but it may be possible to take the next level examination if desired.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only holders of qualifications on the list are eligible to apply for a passport. NO other qualifications are eligible. If a member federation wishes to amend or add qualifications to the list, they should contact the Secretary.