Driving Instructor Training

Description

Are you sick & tired of the 9-5 grind? Being a Driving Instructor may be the perfect opportunity for you to escape that 9-5 job! Not only does it provide flexible working hours, but it also offers excellent annual pay and the chance to be your boss.

The Covid-19 lockdowns have created a massive backlog in driving lessons, and more and more people are learning to drive to avoid public transportation. This course could be the perfect opportunity for you to skip the 9-5 drudgery! Become your boss by enrolling on this course.

Are you looking to improve your current abilities or make a career move? Our unique course might help you get there! Expand your expertise with high-quality training - study the course and get an expertly designed, great-value training experience. Learn from industry professionals and quickly equip yourself with the specific knowledge and skills you need to excel in your chosen career through the online training course.

Being an instructor can help individuals learn how to drive safely and the skills they need to pass a driver's test. An instructor will assess a learner's driving knowledge and customise their lessons to match their needs. Instead of being jammed in an office, this specialised path can allow you to be on the streets whenever you want!

The course is broken down into several in-depth modules to provide you with the most convenient and rich learning experience possible. This course guides you through the fundamentals, knowledge and skills of an instructor. The course focuses on the methodologies you can follow as an instructor to teach learners in a structured manner. Through this comprehensive course, you will explore the examination structure, requirements, registration procedures, and other elements of the ADI exam. Moreover, with this course, you will learn vital topics like crossroads, emergency stops, pedestrian crossings, and much more. Furthermore, through the course, you will demonstrate an understanding of the assessment items, including observation, signalling, speed choice, parking, and turning movement. Last but not least, completing this course will equip you with the knowledge to teach physically disabled learners.

What will I learn from this course?

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of an instructor
• Develop a detailed understanding of structured training
• Methodologies of teaching and learning
• Demonstrate understanding of ADI examination and application process
• Deepen knowledge of assessment items, disabilities, and impairments
• Strengthen communication skills and know-how to deal with new clients
• Acknowledge the pros and cons of vehicle and manoeuvre on tests
• Explore large-good vehicle (LGV) driving and LGV driving test

On top of everything, you will get a certificate that includes 10 CPD points which will help you make a mark for yourself in the competitive job market. This certificate will also help you create an impression of self-reliance and dedication that will surely attract prospective employers to prioritise your job application. So, enrol in this course today and open doors to enchanting career opportunities ahead.

Experts created the course to provide a rich and in-depth training experience for all students who enrol in it. Enrol in this course right now, and you'll have immediate access to all of the course materials. Then, from any internet-enabled device, access the course materials and learn when it's convenient for you.

Start your learning journey straight away with this course and take a step toward a brighter future!

Why should you choose the course with Academy for Health & Fitness?

• Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPD after completing this course
• Student ID card with amazing discounts - completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery)
• Globally accepted standard structured lesson planning
• Innovative and engaging content and activities
• Assessments that measure higher-level thinking and skills
• Complete the programme in your own time, at your own pace
• Each of our students gets full 24/7 tutor support

*** Course Curriculum ***

Module 01: The Driving Instructor

• Skills and Knowledge
• Daily Tasks
• Qualities of a Good Instructor
• Be an Effective Instructor
  
  • Responsibility
  • Concentration
  • Anticipation
  • Patience
  • Confidence
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Awareness

Module 02: Structured Driver Training

• Methods of Learning
  
  • Learning by Repetition (Rote)
  • Learning by Understanding (Gestalt)
  • Coaching
• Teaching and Learning
• Skill Training
  
  • Teaching a Skill
• Structuring the Learning
• Driver Training Syllabus
• Corrections on the Move
• Dual Controls
  
  • Verbal intervention
  • Physical intervention
• Assessments and Standards

Module 03: The ADI Exams

• Examination Structure
• Requirements for ADI
• Application for Registration
• Exemptions to the ADI Regulations
• Criminal History Checks
• Part 1: Theory and Hazard Perception
  
  • Hazard Perception Test
• Part 2: Driving Ability
• Part 3: Instructional Ability
  
  • The Test
  • The role-play situation
  • The marking sheets
• ADI Check Test
  
  • Test Frequency
• Trainee Licence

Module 04: Communication Skills and Dealing with a New Client

• Communication Skills
  
  • Verbal
  • Listening
  • Briefings and Explanations
  • Body Language
  • Feedback
• Having Equipment Ready to Hand
• Making the First Contact: the Telephone
  
  • Dealing with Younger Caller
  • Dealing with Parent
  • Sales Pitch
  • Closing Call
• Making the Second Contact: The Doorstep
  
  • Establishing Terms and Conditions
• Making the third contact: the lesson
• Maintaining Professional Standards
  
  • Safe Conversation
  • Physical Contact
• Dealing with Payment Problems
  
  • Being Firm
  • Dealing with Non-Payments
  • It Cuts Both Ways
  • Signing the Terms and Conditions
• Losing Clients
  
  • Personality Clash
  • Other Reasons
• Arranging Lessons with Family and Friends

Module 05: Learning to Drive

• Lesson Ingredients
• Vehicle Familiarisation
  
  • The Cockpit Drill
  • Main Controls
  • Dealing with 'Main Controls' on Part 3 Exam
• Moving Off and Stopping
  
  • Practice
  • Dealing with It on Part 3 Exam
• Use of Mirrors
• Use of Signals
  
  • Dealing with 'Signals' on the Part 3 Exam
• Turning and Emerging at Junctions
  
  • Dealing with 'Junctions' on the Part 3 Exam
• Crossroads
  
  • Dealing with 'Crossroads' on the Part 3 Exam
• Meeting and Dealing with Other Traffic
• Manoeuvres
• Emergency Stop
• Pedestrian Crossings

Module 06: Driving Large Vehicles

• LGV Driver
• LGV Driver Licences
• Young LGV Driver Scheme
• LGV Theory Test
  
  • Syllabus
• LGV Practical Test
  
  • Practical Test Syllabus
• Driver CPC
  
  • Exemptions
  • Practical Test
  • Syllabus
• Register LGV Instructors
• Fleet Driver Training Register

Module 07: Assessment Items

• Observation
• Signalling
• Gap Selection
• Speed Choice
• Following Distance
• Lateral Position
• Parking
• Leaving Parking
• Turning Movement
• Stage Assessment Items
• Critical Errors
  
  • Too Slow
  • Fail to Look
  • Fail to Signal
• Immediate Termination Errors

Module 08: Disabilities and Impairments

• Types of Disabilities
• Vehicle Adaptations
• Impaired Hearing
• Autism
• Methods of Teaching
• Reading and Understanding Problems
• Applying for Tests

Assessment Process

Once you have completed all the modules in this course, you can assess your skills and knowledge with an optional assignment. Our expert trainers will assess your assignment and give you feedback afterwards.

CPD

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