Becoming an ACU Trainer

The ACU Training Department is responsible for the training of anyone wishing to become an ACU Certified Coach. The ACU Coach Certification Programme is open to anyone who wishes to coach sporting motorcycle skills. The ACU Coach Certification Programme delivers training and assessment that is mapped to National Coaching Standards, providing new and existing coaches with the fundamental skills needed in order to pass on their skills and knowledge to other riders. The ACU has three categories of Coach:

ACU Club Coach

For anyone who wishes to coach at club level, on a voluntary basis. Applicants must be competent riders, fully conversant with all appropriate riding skills for the discipline in which they wish to coach. Applicants may be asked to undertake and pass a test of riding competency before coach training commences. Training for this certification is FREE of charge for a member of an affiliated ACU Club (subject to approval from the Club/Centre)

ACU Project Coach

For people who coach for Local Authority or Community/ Charitable Motorcycle Projects. Applicants must be competent riders, fully conversant with all appropriate riding skills for the discipline in which they wish to coach. Applicants may be asked to undertake and pass a test of riding competency before coach training commences.

ACU Commercial Coach

For anyone with background in motorcycle sport who wish to provide coaching for a fee. Applicants must be able to provide proof of a satisfactory standard of riding ability. A full list of acceptable minimum standards is included in the application paperwork. Commercial coaches can also coach at Club and Project level. For more information regarding ACU Training and Coaching please contact the ACU Training Department on 01788 566400 or by email at admin@acu.org.uk.

All coaches must undergo a DBS check (previously called a Criminal Records Bureau check) and carry First Aid qualifications.