The one hour involves demonstrating to an FIC instructor the ability to teach at night. Pre JAA it was somewhat more comprehensive but now its just a tick in the box. That said, as it is a rating that is not included in the CRI privileges you do not have the option to teach those who do not already hold the rating.
If it were not for the UK there would not even be an hour required. As the Night Rating involves sending a student first solo at night, a FI rating is required for ab-initio training.
Last edited by Whopity; 5th Aug 2013 at 11:51.