ADI Training
Advanced Driver Training in Leeds
Approved Driving Instructor.
I started my own business, as an Approved Driving Instructor. Taking the City & Guilds 730 Teaching Certificate (AEB) in 1989.In 1989, I qualified and registered as one of only a limited number of RAC Instructors. Then moving on in 1989, taking a course to teach and become a Skid Pan training instructor which also took in teaching defensive driving techniques.
With a few years of driving experience behind me, the task was to test myself once again. So, in 1989 I entered Business Driver of the Year of Great Britain; only just missing the title. In 1992, I returned to further educational college in Leeds to take the Diploma in Driving Instruction (AEB) which included five modules and passing all five exams.
In 1994, I took my check test to keep my name on the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) register. I achieved Top Grade 6 with 100% pass mark, as an Instructor with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).
1998 was the year I achieved a RoSPA Gold pass. Having taken this exam on a regular 3 year period; in 1998, I decided to take the Diamond Advanced Driving Test, passing first time.
Well, time was flying by and I was having fun. I took my RoSPA test again in 2002 and kept my Gold grade.
In 2003, this was the year the DSA announced the fleet registration for fleet trainers (Fleet training badge). As I was teaching company drivers, it was essential I joined the registration as a Fleet trainer.
The next challenge came in 2003, when I decided to join the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) as a Driving Examiner, working in Leeds at local test centre's, conducting driving tests. After working for a while, I needed more of a challenge; I decided to become a Diamond Advanced Examiner in 2004 taking the course and examinations with the Driving Instructors Association (DIA).
I also became a Diamond Advanced Instructor in the same year giving me the chance not just to test ADIs but also help them to achieve a higher standard of driving; taking them to the next level. In 2004 I went on a tutor CPD/fleet course with the ADI Federation, passing first time.
It was time to take my three yearly RoSPA test in 2005 and again achieving a RoSPA Gold pass. In 2005, I was pleased to be asked to head the CPD/ fleet courses for The ADI Federation. Not only training qualified ADI's but also helping them to qualify as Fleet trainers onto the DSA register. In recognition of all the experience I gained over the years, I was awarded a RoSPA BTEC Diploma in 2005
In the spare time I had, while still keeping a full time job as a DSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and bringing up a family, I joined and became member of various professional bodies in the Industry. This included writing a monthly magazine on behalf of the Leeds Driving Instructors Association and being the recruitment officer of the Motor School Association of Great Britain, North East region.
About DTC :
Member of Master Driving Instructors
Committee member of Leeds Driving Instruction Association
Secretary of Leeds Driving Instructors Association.
Committee member Motor School Association of GB.
Member of Motor Schools Association of GB
Member of Institute of Advance Motorist
Member of RoSPA Advanced Drivers
Member of Driving Instructors Association
Member of ADI Federation
Committee member of The ADI Federation
Representative of The ADI Federation to the DSA
Other current Training Development and Experience includes
Training PDIs at Driver Training Consultancy Instructor College (DTC).
Set up 16+ in-schools, driver awareness scheme.
Worked in conjunction with West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire Police on driver Improvement schemes.
The Delivery of Speed awareness schemes , working with Kirklees Council on behalf of west Yorkshire police
Leeds collage of technology, lecturing- Driving Instructors Diploma courses.
Working for Fleet training bodies across United Kingdom
CBT motorbike assessment Course
Motorbike Theory Test and Hazard Perception
Observer for the Institute of Advanced motorist
ARE YOU THINKING OF BECOMING A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR?
* Do you want to choose your own working hours?
* Control your own income
* Have a recognized qualification
* Train while you are working
* Free to take control of running your life as you wish
* Become your own boss
To become an ADI is no easy task, to meet the high examination and qualification standards. You can:
* If you have the determination to succeed.
* If you have the resolve to achieve the highest of personal standards.
* If you wish to simply teach safe driving on the road
* Pass your skills on to others
* only if you have a full driving license for 3 1/2 years.
Are you going to say?
"IF ONLY.......?"
Do you think you could teach some one to drive?
Did you just never get round to doing anything about it before.
Did not have the money?
Did you just muddle on from one job to another
"This training course will change the way you think, live, work and act "Well now you have been give a second chance to start your training by the very best in the business to become a leading local professional Driving Standards Agency approved Driving Instructor.
"Second chance must not mean second best"
DTC abides by the DSA's Code of Practice, which means we are governed by a strict set of rules covering the quality of our tutors, facilities, methods and materials.
Our course allows you to concentrate on each of the three compulsory tests, while at the same time working towards the next stage in a way you can manage. Some trainees complete the course very quickly - others choose to study at a more measured pace - we can help you plan your studies to take into account your outside commitments like existing employments.
All the way through, you will be taught and supported by a team of consultants who are totally committed to your success. Our tutors are amongst the highest-trained and best qualified in the UK.
"We know that everyone's potential goes far beyond anything they ever realized"
We offer flexible courses for students of all abilities; you can go for the fast track or take your time and train full time or part time. We can even help you with planning your own business.
DTC offers a full time / part time driving course, as well as:
- all the training you could possibly require
* the time to qualify at your own pace
* control of your own income
* the freedom to choose your own working hours
* complete teaching in theoretical knowledge, both on and off the road
* a unique system of vehicle control for all probationary driving instructor and pupil training
* a comprehensive manual on DVD/CD
* a full list of other courses, including residential courses
Becoming a Driving Instructor ......
The College is an independently owned driving instructor training establishment.
Our friendly, well-equipped colleges are all overseen by the industry watchdog and are regularly inspected according to the rules laid down in their Code of Practice. We also abide by the Driving Standards Agency Code of Conduct. This means that we are governed by a strict set of rules covering the quality of our trainers, facilities, methods and materials.
With the best quality personalised training possible in an informal, friendly and adult atmosphere.
What we need from you - Do you have the drive?
If you think driving instruction is for you but are not sure whether your driving is up to scratch, don't worry! As we will help you develop as you go on, However, legally you must have held a full car license for at least 3½ years, be able to read a vehicle number plate from at least 90 feet (27.5 meters). Don't worry if you are a contact lens or glasses wearer - you wear your lenses or glasses for the test!
If you have points on your license, the Driving Standards Agency has the discretion to decide whether or not this will affect your application; each case is taken individually. We cover the full details of all the legal requirements before, we can take you on.
A brief overview of the course
Study part-time and take your own time. Tried and tested, straightforward training consistently leads to success for trainees of all ages and abilities.
Once you are accepted into the College you begin a structured training programme as part of a friendly team.
The course allows you to concentrate on one of the three compulsory tests at a time, while at the same time working towards the next stage in a way you can manage. Some trainees complete the course very quickly, but many choose to study at a more measured pace - we can help you plan your studies to take into account your outside commitments like an existing job.