From 1 January 2027, AITT will introduce changes to its instructor re-registration process, meaning extensions will no longer be granted for instructors whose certificates have expired.
Under the new rules, instructors will be expected to complete their re-registration within the existing five-year period. A formal process will be introduced to consider exceptional circumstances, but difficulties finding an available re-registration course will not be accepted as grounds for an extension. Extensions will also no longer be granted following a telephone request.
Instructors whose certificates have expired will be required to complete the full 10-day AITT Instructor Course. Shorter three- or five-day courses will no longer be available in these circumstances.
There will be some flexibility for instructors whose certificates expire while they are attending a re-registration course. They will be able to begin the process before their certificate expires, provided it expires during the course itself. However, an instructor whose certificate expires on the Friday before a course starting the following Monday will not be eligible to attend under the re-registration route.
The changes mean instructors will need to plan ahead to ensure they complete their re-registration within the five-year period and avoid the need to undertake the full 10-day course again.
If you need any further clarification, feel free to contact us or call on 01246 555222 and speak with one of our expert advisors.