ScoobyChris wrote:TiJay wrote:as well as the fact you're automatically assigned a professional observer
The term "professional" was mentioned in another thread and I can't recall what differentiated them from regular volunteer observers. Is it just that they hold an ADI so can charge, or do they have special driving qualifications too eg IAM Fleet trainer, IAM examiner, Police Class 1, etc?
When I did the IAM test a few years ago, I seem to recall the standalone test fee was around £65.
Chris
After drilling down into the IAM website, I found the fast track bit. Here's a snippet:
"Advanced Driver Training from an IAM Fleet Professional Driving Trainer on a one-driver-to-one-trainer basis "
So this'll be an ADI who has additional training to get to Fleet driver training level.
I understand TiJay is happy with this mode of entry into IAM, but I would seriously ask anyone else to consider the financial implications of the fast track method - £460, compared to £139 (max. - Groups can discount). That's £321 that could be spent elsewhere.
Yes, the standard of IAM Observer is a lottery, but even so.............