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3. CBT Procedures
Notification of CBT courses
Under the conditions of appointment, AMIs must notify DVA Business Support Unit
(BSU) on a monthly basis, when they will be conducting CBT courses. The AMI may
notify us by email at dva.ami@doeni.gov.uk, telephone or in writing, to DVA, BSU
Section, Balmoral Road, Belfast, BT12 6QL, telephone number 028 90 541858.
Reporting accidents/incidents
AMIs are required to notify BSU section, in writing of any serious or fatal accidents
that may occur during CBT courses. The DVA CBT Incident Report Form, an electronic
version of which is available on the Agency’s website should be used to report these
incidents/accidents. This form can be completed and returned via e-mail or by post.
In addition to notifying us, it is the AMIs responsibility to comply with the Reporting
of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations - (NI) 1997 (commonly
referred to as RIDDOR). Information can be obtained from:
www.nidirect.gov.uk
Comprehensive advice is also available from the Health & Safety Executive NI website:
www.hseni.gov.uk
AMIs ceasing CBT courses
AMIs that cease to provide CBT courses should inform DVA, BSU Section in writing
and return the following documentation:
• The original letter of authorisation; and
• All CBT certificates both used and unused. On receipt of all documents, we will
arrange for a refund to be issued on any unused/unspoilt certificates, less an
administration charge.
Because the above are accountable documents, failure to return them to DVA BSU,
may result in any future applications being affected or refused.
CBT monitoring visit
DVA has responsibility to monitor and regulate the standard of instruction given by
AMIs in delivering CBT courses, ensuring that the courses given comply with the
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