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Instructor Training

We offer a simple pay as you train way to qualify.
There are options and discounts for block bookings and all training is in line with the national standards and delivered by a DVSA approved grade A ORDIT trainer.

Thinking of becoming a driving instructor?

Click HERE for a step by step guide and to apply to become an ADI

In order to become a an ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) you must pass the 3 qualifying exams.

You can book your approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 test when your application to start the ADI qualifying process has been accepted.

It’s the first of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. It’s a theory test.

There are 2 parts to the test:

Cost £81

You can book your approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test when you’ve passed your ADI part 1 test.

It’s the second of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. It’s a test of your driving ability.

To pass the test you must be able to:

  • drive safely in different road and traffic conditions
  • show that you know The Highway Code by the way you drive

The national standard for driving cars tells you everything you must be able to do to pass the test.

You can find driving instructor training if you need help to prepare for the test.

Only take your test when you can do everything without instruction.

Cost £111

You can book your approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test when you’ve passed your ADI part 2 test.

It’s the last of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. It’s a test of your ability to teach pupils.

The national standard for driver and rider training tells you everything you must be able to do to pass the test.

You can find driving instructor training if you need help to prepare for the test.

Cost £111

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Standards Check Training / CPD

Whether you have a standards check coming up, or you’re just looking to improve your overall standard of teaching, we can deliver the training to suit. Although this type of training is more beneficial when done “in car”, some aspects can be delivered remotely.

What to expect

On the day of your standards check, your examiner will be looking for evidence that you meet the
national standards for driver and rider training.

You’ll be marked on 17 areas of competence that are grouped into 3 categories:

• lesson planning
• risk management
• teaching and learning skills

The 17 areas are listed in the ADI standards check form (SC1), which the examiner will be assessing during your standards check. It is important to understand these before you take your standards check, so you know what the examiner will be assessing you on.
The examiner will assess you in accordance with the relevant chapter in the ADI1, Guidance for driving examiners carrying out Instructor Tests.

Lesson planning

You need to show you can adapt your lesson plan, where appropriate, to help your pupil work towards their learning goals.

You shouldn’t stick to a planned lesson because the needs of your pupil might change throughout the lesson and it’s important you can adapt to that.

Teaching and learning strategies

You need to be able to show you can teach your pupil in a style that’s suited for them. This means using methods that work best for them. For example, when giving verbal directions, your pupil might find it easier if you referred to left and right as ‘my side’ or ‘your side’.

It’s important you give your pupil appropriate and timely feedback rather than giving it all at the end of the lesson. Having regular discussions throughout the lesson helps your pupil understand what they might have done wrong.

You should encourage your pupil to analyse problems and take responsibility for their own learning. For example, if your pupil forgot to check their blind spot before pulling out, you might:

• ask them if they know what they did wrong
• explain why they need to make sure they check their blind spots next time.

Risk management

Another area instructors commonly fail on is not giving pupils enough feedback on any potentially dangerous situations.

As well as providing your pupil with timely and appropriate feedback, it’s important that if they make any serious or dangerous faults they know what they’ve done and why it’s dangerous.

It’s up to you to make sure they understand this, so they don’t make the same mistake again.

Top 5 reasons ADIs fail their standards check

• adapted the lesson plan, when appropriate, to help the pupil work towards their learning goals
• taught the lesson in a style suited to the pupil’s learning style and current ability
• encouraged the pupil to analyse problems and take responsibility for their learning
• given the pupil appropriate and timely feedback during the session
• given enough feedback to help the pupil understand any potentially safety-critical incidents.

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