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|ddown~~NEW CAREER~ Driving instruction is not only financially rewarding, it offers a number of employment options. Whether it be in full or part time employment, self employment or as a franchise holder, working as an ADI provides independence, flexible working hours and above all, a degree of security that most other careers cannot offer. It also provides job satisfaction particularly after your pupils pass their driving test due largely to your ability as an instructor. Start up costs for a self employed ADI are much lower than those for many other types of business so, once you have become qualified itâ??s relatively easy to get going. Typical weekly earnings working for an established driving school are £450 per week. |ddown~~LEGAL REQUIREMENTS~ To qualify as an ADI you will have to meet certain legal requirements: â?¢ Be over 21 years of age â?¢ Have held a full, unrestricted licence for at least 3½ years â?¢ Have no more than 5 penalty points on your licence â?¢ Be a fit and proper person to have your name entered on the ADI Register. All convictions (including motoring) are taken into account â?¢ Two references must be provided (not from partners or relatives) who have known you for at least 2 years You also have to pass a 3 part qualifying examination |ddown~~QUALIFYING PROCESS~ The ADI qualifying examination is in 3 parts: â?¢ An IT based theory test (Part 1) â?¢ A practical test of your driving ability (Part 2) â?¢ A practical test of your ability to instruct (Part 3) You must take and pass all 3 parts of the examination in this order and must complete it within two years of passing Part 1. Most people take less than 2 years to qualify.
Part 1 â?? Theory Test
The 100 question theory test has a choice of four answers per question, one of which is correct. You have 90 minutes to complete the test and you must get a minimum score of 85% to pass. The second element of Part 1 is a Hazard Perception test. You are shown 14 film clips and must spot developing hazards involving other road users. By clicking the mouse button as soon as you see the hazard your reaction time is converted into a points score. You must score at least 57 out of 75 to pass.
Parts 2 â?? Driving Ability Test
This test consists of four elements and lasts for about an hour and you must: Be able to read a car number plate at a distance of 27.5m (90ft) to pass the eyesight test. Answer the 5 â??Show me /Tell me â?? vehicle safety questions. Pass a driving test of an advanced nature. A high standard of driving ability is required. An assessment will also be made of your ability to drive in a way that demonstrates recognition of the principles of â??eco-safe drivingâ??.
Part 3 â?? Test of Instructional Ability
This test lasts for an hour and is in two 30 minute phases. Your ability to instruct pupils at different stages in their training will be assessed. You must pass both phases in the same test to pass. |ddown~~TRAINING COURSES~ Arrow Driving Tuition aims to provide a personal service for all ADI candidates. One of the Arrow Driving Tuition trainers is with you every step of the way and remains on hand with career guidance and business advice once you have qualified. Most courses are part time and are tailored to your needs and expectations. There is plenty of flexibility built in so that training can be arranged around your current commitments and you can work at your own pace. Training is best carried out at regular intervals for short periods of time (1.5 â?? 2 hours). This keeps you in frequent contact with your trainer, keeps you up to date and motivated and allows time for home study and private practice between training sessions. Short intensive courses can be arranged usually over one or two days: for clients who have some distance to travel, two day residential courses are a popular choice particularly for people requiring top up Part 3 training. Usually training is carried out on a 1 : 1 basis with your trainer but 2 : 1 can be arranged. The course includes books and manuals, and use of the in-car video system. It does not include test fees. |ddown~~ARROW DRIVING TUITION ADI TRAINING PROGRAMME & FEES~ The cost of a full ADI training course is £2,290. You have a choice of either paying in advance for each part of the course as detailed below or pay for the course in full at the start. If you choose this option there is a saving of £100 making the course fee £2,190.
Part 1
You must complete a systematic and structured home study course. You will learn the essential driving and teaching theory prior to moving on to the practical phases of our course (part 2 and 3). You will receive a home study pack containing DSA recommended books and the Arrow Driving Tuition Study Guide and Question book. You must work through the guide methodically. Your Arrow Driving Tuition tutor will offer advice when you meet periodically for practical training sessions. You will attend four practical training sessions during Part 1. Three will be in car and one will cover the hazard perception test. In addition, we hold regular Part 1 study sessions to give you extra support during your home study.
Part 2
You will carry out six 2 hour driving sessions in preparation for the Part 2 driving test. Corrective tuition will be given (if needed ) after each attempt. You will receive two further instructional manuals.
Part 3
There are twenty 2 hour instructing sessions (all 1 : 1 or 1 : 2 with your Arrow Driving Tuition trainer in car), to be completed to prepare you for the Part 3 test. You will receive two further instructional manuals.
Exam fees:
exam fees are paid to the DSA (not included in course fees) Part 1 - £75 Part 2 - £85 Part 3 - £85 Trainee licence - £125.00 Registration fee - £200 upon qualifying and every 4 years thereafter |ddown~~BENEFITS WITH ARROW DRIVING TUITION~ � Arrow Driving Tuition abides by the Official Register of Driving Instructor Trainers (ORDIT) Code of Practice administered by the Driving Standards Agency. � Highly professional, experienced and qualified trainers who care about your success. � Individually designed training courses. � Staged payments (pay as you train) and excellent value for money. � Assistance with a Career Development Loan (if required). � All training is in car 1 : 1 or 1 : 2 with your trainer. � Unique teaching resources are provided with individual advice and reports on your progress. � Opportunities to observe driving lessons with qualified ADIs. � A guarantee of best value for money on a 1 : 1 or 1 : 2 hour for hour basis. � Assistance with starting your own business or a guaranteed franchise position. � The safe knowledge that your course fees are invested in your training, not used on advertising or expensive offices. |ddown~~CAREER DEVELOPMENT~ You may be able to pay for your course with a Career Development Loan (CDL). For more information, please contact the CDL Information Line on Freephone 0800 585 505 (open between 8am and 10pm, 7 days a week apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when a telephone answering service is available), or at
www.direct.gov.uk/cdl
. Please quote Arrow Driving Tuition ref: 12267 |ddown~~WHAT NEXT?~ If you are interested in pursuing a career as an ADI your next step should be a meeting with Arrow Driving Tuitionâ??s Principal Trainer. No doubt you will have questions to ask about the qualifying process and working as an ADI. You are under no obligation at this meeting to take matters further. If, after the meeting, you decide to go ahead, we will arrange your course induction where you will receive all your Part 1 study resources and arrange your first training session. The induction usually takes about 30 minutes to complete. A Training Agreement will be completed at the course induction. Your induction is usually within a week of notifying Arrow Driving Tuition of your wish to proceed with the course. |text~~ If you would like to know more or have any questions please contact Arrow Driving Tuition on 0800 1613690 or email
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