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Driving Instructor training in North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Glasgow and Edinburgh
For further information please visit "Instructor Training" in the main menu.
ORDIT is the Official Register of Driving Instructor Training
To gain entry onto the ORDIT register, training establishments must have their business premises inspected and accredited by the DSA.
All company paperwork and training materials are also examined to ensure that a structured learning programme is in place, and that best industry practices are being followed.
Every ORDIT registered trainer must also undergo and pass a rigorous training assessment to ensure that all training delivered is of a sufficiently high standard to enter the register.
The current pass rate for entry onto the ORDIT register is around 50%, this ensures that only organisations that are providing top notch training make it onto the register.
Until such time as ORDIT registration becomes compulsory, it really is in the best interests of any potential driving instructor (PDI) to seek professional training from an ORDIT registered company.
ADI testimonials:
Mrs Maureen Mcgeough ADI
I would highly recommend Arthur Mcguigan to anyone who is thinking of becoming a driving instructor. Without the expert training that I received from Arthur I would never have realised my dream of being a self-employed driving instructor with my own successful school.
Thank you so much Arthur. Mr Paul Laughlin ADI I initially trained with one of the large national training organisations, but was dismayed to find that two of my part 3 trainers had less than 28 months experience between them as ADI's. One had actually only been an ADI for 10 months and was now employed as an ADI trainer!
I found the training that I received from this organisation was pretty much a waste of time and money and I soon realised that I would have to seek alternative training if I was ever going to qualify as an ADI.
I contacted Arthur and explained my situation to him and booked a training session.
To say that this training session was an eye opener was an understatement, I felt I learned more in those 2 hours from Arthur than I would have thought possible in such a short time.
The training was very well structured and easy to follow, and it made total sense.
As my training with Arthur progressed I started to fully understand exactly what was expected of me in the part 3 exam.
I went on to pass my part 3 exam with good grades and I received a glowing debrief from the examiner.
I would gladly recommend Arthur Mcguigan to anyone who wants to train to become a driving instructor. The training I received from Arthur was absolutely fantastic and I am really enjoying my new career as a driving instructor.
Thanks again Arthur, I couldn't have done it without you.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT TRAINER:
The single biggest factor in whether a PDI qualifies or fails is their choice of trainer, or training organisation.
Unfortunately, there is a policy of non-information that has pervaded the instructor training industry for years.
This lack of information, coupled with the myriad training organisations and individuals out there who will promise you the earth to get you to sign up to their training courses at the earliest opportunity, can make sourcing the best training available extremely difficult indeed.
I know from personal experience of delivering Check Test training to ADI's and Part 3 Rescue Training to PDI's that the vast majority of them would never have undertaken the training courses that they did, had they had been supplied with more information at the outset of their training.
There are literally thousands of websites out there encouraging you to undertake training immediately and to commit to spending thousands of pounds to secure a new career. These sites promise earnings of £30,000 plus, with absolutely no qualifications needed, car supplied, work guaranteed on qualification, fast track training etc, etc.
However, as you read through these sites you will usually find two things missing; Information about the trainer's qualifications, and the truth about how difficult it can be to pass the qualifying exam.
I hope that the following information will help PDI's avoid some of the most common pitfalls associated with sourcing and securing the very best training available to them.
For more info please visit John Farlam's Smartdriving website at www.smartdriving.co.uk/
KNOW THE FACTS BEFORE YOU SPEND YOUR MONEY:
Unfortunately, (as Paul's experience above verifies), there are actually training establishments out there who are using trainers with little or no experience as instructors let alone trainers, or who are as yet ungraded or have been assessed as the basic minimum standard grade 4.You should always ask to see what qualifications your trainer holds, whether they are independent or part of a larger company, any reputable trainer will be more than happy to show you their last check test grading sheet, ORDIT badge, etc.
Also ensure that you are going to be trained by the principal trainer and not a prospective (trainee) trainer.
Always ask what ratio the training will be delivered at before you spend any money as this will directly affect your chances of qualification.
Many training establishments train on a ratio of 2:1, (that is two PDI's to one trainer), some trainers even train on a ratio of 3:1, If you sign up for one of these courses then you will only receive one half, or one third of the agreed time actively learning, the rest of the time will be spent in the back of the car observing your training partner/partners. If your training partners are struggling more than you, then you may not even get your full allotted time.
With ADI training costing thousands of pounds, you should always ensure that your training will be on a ratio of 1:1 before you sign up.
Many training companies use high powered sales techniques which offer projected earnings and guaranteed work upon qualification as an ADI.These companies will usually also offer you a guaranteed placement on the training course if you sign up within a week and may even offer you a train now and pay in a year credit agreement.
These are simply hooks designed to get you to sign up shortly after the first meeting, but please remember that once a contract is signed, the money is almost always NON REFUNDABLE.
Seek impartial advice, try to talk to individuals who have recently taken driving instructor courses, or are currently on them.
Also speak to the trade associations whose contact details can be found under trade associations and professional bodies in the Yellow Pages.
You may also contact the Driving Standards Agency directly to seek advice. (for more info' please visit the "DIA" and "DSA" websites in "useful links" section in the main menu.)
Be wary of claims about fast track training and qualification, you are tied to the Driving Standards Agency waiting times for examinations and nine months is a sensible time scale if you have no other working commitments.
If the claims sound too good to be true they probably are.
Never sign up on the first day/week, and never pay the full amount for your training up front!
If you susequently decide that the job is not for you, or if you fail the part 2 of the qualifying exam, then you will most probably lose your money, or be legally required to continue paying off any credit agreement that you signed.
The facts regarding availability of work after qualifying are that almost all driving instructors in Britain are self employed and can get work easily from all of the larger driving schools as a franchisee.
It is also worth considering that the final pass rate for Potential Driving Instructors nationwide is only 28%, and this figure speaks volumes about the disgraceful state of the instructor training industry. (for more info' see "Instructor Training" in main menu.)
Please also remember that under the current rules anyone can deliver instructor training for parts 1 and 3 of the qualifying exam: they don't even need to be a driving instructor themselves!
The inadequacies which currently exist within the regulatory system overseeing the driving instructor training industry consistently allows for PDI's to be charged thousands of pounds with absolutely NO GUARANTEE that they will receive professional training for parts 1 & 3 of the qualifying exam.
Whilst this may seem laughable, I know from personal experience of providing PDI's with PART 3 RESCUE TRAINING that not one of them finds the situation in which they have found themselves to be the least bit funny.
The vast majority of PDI's, (remember there is a 72% fail rate), only begin to realise how poor their teaching skills are when they sit their part 3 exam for the first time, (You are only allowed 3 attempts at both the part 2 & 3 sections of the exam). It is only when they fail this first attempt abysmally and the examiner tells them how far away from the required standard they actually are that they realise just how poorly they have been trained.
The above facts are why I have been so honest concerning the shortfalls within the instructor training industry. Unfortunately, it is all too common to meet PDI's who know that they have been woefully under-trained but have signed a legally binding contract, or have already spent thousands of pounds on inferior training.
At this late stage these PDI's find themselves under incredible pressure with the dual worries of having their future career as a driving instructor hanging in the balance, coupled with having to spend even more money on re-training before their final attempt at the Part 3 exam.
WHY TRAIN WITH A-PLUS?
The lack of a compulsory register for the driving instructor training industry is why A-plus School of Motoring has entered the ORDIT register.
Given the dreadful state of the current instructor training industry the government will eventually order the DSA to make ORDIT registration compulsory for all ADI training organisations.
I hope that by undertaking the further training that I have, (before ORDIT registration is made compulsory), and by subsequently improving my own skill base and coaching ability to a level which has easily allowed me to become both ORDIT and FLEET registered; It will set me apart as a highly professional trainer who can help any PDI realise their ambition to change careers and become a fully qualified ADI.
That is why I have published all of my qualifications on this site, and why I only offer courses on a training ratio of 1:1 and on a pay as you train basis.
This way if you decide to stop your training at any time you will not have thrown away thousands of pounds of your savings, or even worse face being tied in to a legally binding credit agreement.
I will never offer projected earnings of £600-£700 per week, or send out glossy brochures with nice pictures but virtually no information to entice clients in! Instead I will only offer top class ORDIT Reg'd training on a 1:1 basis coupled with a fully structured learning package with no block payments or contracts to sign.
I do however have business terms & conditions which I require all trainees to read and sign before any training is undertaken. These conditions are in place for the protection of both the PDI and the trainer.
DRIVING INSTRUCTOR ASSESSMENT COURSE:
I also run driving instructor assessment courses. These courses are for anyone who is considering a career in driving instruction but is unsure whether or not they will be suited to the job. The assessment is two and a half hours in duration and will examine the candidates driving ability, their ability to follow instruction and learn new information, and last but by no means least their teaching ability.
This assessment will give the candidate a chance to meet me personally and discuss any queries or concerns that they may have. It also gives the candidate a chance to experience the level of training that will be provided throughout their training course, should they decide to undertake further training.
Whilst there is currently a throughput of between 20,000-30,000 PDI's yearly, only a few thousand of these PDI's will ever become ADI's and make it onto the register. If you have any doubts about your own suitability to become an ADI then please contact me to arrange a no obligation assessment, before spending thousands of pounds on a training course which you may never finish.
PART 3 RESCUE TRAINING
I also run part 3 rescue packages with all training tailored to the specific needs of the PDI.
If any PDI reading this is unfortunate enough to have received sub-standard training previously, or is concerned that the training that they are currently receiving is not meeting their needs and would like further help or information, then please feel free to contact me personally for an informal chat or to book a training session.
I will also be happy to discuss any and all queries from PDI's at any stage of the qualification process, so that if training is undertaken, then it is done so with all of the relevant facts at their disposal.
driving instruction is an excellent career choice for many people and I hope that I have not put anyone off pursuing driving instruction as a career change, indeed with the right training you will not only be much more likely to qualify, but you will go on to become a far better driving instructor in the long term. With the government set to release individual driving instructors qualifications and L-test pass rates, only the best instructors will survive in an increasingly over-saturated market-place.
Thanks for taking the time to visit my website and I hope that PDI's in particular have found the above information helpful. Whoever you decide to train with, let me wish you good luck and every success with your training to become an ADI.
ORDIT registered Driving Instructor training in North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Glasgow and Edinburgh
