Membership

Become a Member

What Benefits do MWAM Members Recieve?

In return for your MWAM membership you receive;

  • A welcome pack that includes a welcome letter, a certificate of membership, a leaflet on the benefits of membership and the entitlement to display the IAM badge on your vehicle
  • Full membership of IAM RoadSmart and your local group (renewable each year)
  • Discounts on various makes of new car
  • Discounts at National Tyres & Autocentres
  • Motorcycle clothing and accessory discounts from www.bikestop.co.uk
  • Online IAM RoadSmart benefits marketplace
  • Consideration given to you becoming one of our qualified observers
  • Take further training to become a First, Fellow or Master member of IAM RoadSmart
  • Join the MWAM committee and become more involved
  • A free assessment each year with a group observer to reassure you and maintain your standards as an advanced driver or rider.  
How Much does it Cost to be a MWAM Member?

MWAM Membership currently costs £12 per annum and runs from the 1st January each year.

How to become an MWAM Member

If you are interested in becoming an MWAM member, please Contact Us.

Become an Observer

If you are already hold an IAM advanced qualification you can become an Observer, providing one-to-one observed rides or drives and playing a key part in helping Associates pass their Advanced test.

Being an Observer is a voluntary role, although motorcycle observers use their own motorcycle so can request that associates contribute towards their motorcycle running costs. The standard contribution for this has been set at £15.00 per session and it is at each observer’s discretion whether to request this contribution.

Being an observer is a very rewarding role, providing time to coach an associate member to progress to taking their own Advanced Driving/Riding Test.

You’ll gain a recognized qualification for life

Becoming an IAM observer will also provide you with recognized skills and an industry qualification – all new Observers will hold an IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) accredited IAM Observer qualification. You will also be re-tested every 5 years to ensure your skills are kept up to standard.

MWAM will support you with honing your coaching skills to obtain this qualification, which is a practical test with a focus on the competency skills to develop the driving/riding skills of others.


Thoroughly rewarding and enjoyable time too

We are looking for that combination of excellent driving and riding skills plus the ability to communicate and encourage associates to develop their own skills in a positive and encouraging way. For this role, it is not much use being a great driver/rider and expect the associate to just copy how you do it! We know Associates are keen to develop their skills and we need our Local Observers to be with them every step of the way providing coaching support with guidance and sensitive encouragement.


Remember how you felt when you passed your advanced test?

Well, now you can help others to experience that elation by helping them to develop advanced skills through your skill and encouragement.


If you are interested we would like to hear from you. The first step is to Contact Us and we will arrange a meeting for you with one of our National Observers (something Local Observers can progress to) for an assessment drive/ride. That of course not only looks at your standard of driving/riding but has an additional focus upon how you may be able to develop those skills necessary to coach others.