Instructor Training

A New Career – A Secure Future

It’s a fact! There are now more cars on the roads than ever before, and the numbers are increasing. So are the numbers of people who need to teach them to drive. With driving regulations becoming ever more complicated and driving tests more complex and difficult to pass, there is a continuous demand for qualified driving instructors and the role is becoming more varied.

This demand could present you with the opportunity to begin a new career as an ADI, an Approved Driving Instructor, and to start your own business or work on a franchise basis for AB FAB Driving School.

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 that those for many other types of business so, once you have become qualified it’s relatively easy to get going.

Typical weekly earnings working for an established driving school are:

• Gross income for 40hrs @ £20/hr	= £800
LESS
• Franchise fee to Driving School (includes provision of a dual-controlled car, all car costs and supply of pupils – based on AB FAB rates)	= £150
• Inland Revenue/National Insurance	= £75
• Fuel	= £95
• Net Income	= £480/week

Beware of exaggerated earnings in newspaper adverts. Often they do not take into account overheads incurred by ADIs. These figures above are more realistic though it is possible to increase the net income if more hours are worked.

ADI Legal Requirements

To qualify as an ADI you will have to meet certain legal requirements:

• Be over 21 years of age

• Have held a full, unrestricted licence for a least 4 years

• Have no more than 5 penalty points on your licence

• Be a fit and proper person to have your name entered on the ADI Register. All convictions, motoring and non-motoring will be taken into account when we assess your suitability to be entered on the register. From Spring 2007 applicants will be required to have and enhanced level criminal record check. The information from this check will be used by us to assess the suitability of persons applying for inclusion on the Register of Approved Driving Instructors.

To help you decide if any conviction you may have could affect any application you might make, you can find a link to our statement on the suitability of ex-offenders by clicking here.

• Read a number plate at a distance of 90 feet.

If you meet all these legal requirements there is no barrier to becoming a driving instructor, other than having to pass a three part qualifying examination.

ADI Qualifying Process

The ADI qualifying examination is in three parts:

• An IT based theory test (Part 1)
• A practical test of your driving ability (Part 2)
• A practical test of your ability to instruct (Part 3)

You must take and pass all three 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 – 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.

Both parts of the Part 1 examination must be passed at the same time.

Part 2 – Driving Ability

This test consists of eyesight and driving technique tests. The test lasts for about and 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 simple questions on the maintenance and operation of a vehicle
• Pass a driving test of an advanced nature. A high standard of driving ability is required.

Part 3 – 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.

AB FAB Training Courses

AB FAB aims to provide a personal service for all their ADI candidates. One of the AB FAB Trainers is with you every step of the way and remains on hand with career guidance and business advice once you are 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 – 2 hours). This keeps you in frequent contact with your trainer. It 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 pre Part 3 training.

We specialise in 1-2-1 Training, at no time will you be expected to share your trainer with anyone else unless specifically requested by yourself.

ADI Training Process

Qualifying Process	Training/Test Fees
Start ADI Training Course with AB FAB Driving School	Receive Home Study Pack Arrange first Training Session * Part 1 Training Fee Due – £620
Apply for Registration and Part 1 test Take Part 1 Test	Part 1 Test Fee due - £80 Inform AB FAB of your result
Start Part 2 (driving) Training Apply for Part 2 Test Take Part 2 Test	* Part 2 Training Fee due - £545 Part 2 Test Fee due - £99 Inform AB FAB of your result
Start Part 3 (instructor) Training Apply for Part 3 Test Take Part 3 Test	* Part 3 Training Fee due - £1435 Part 3 Test Fee due - £99 Inform AB FAB of your result

NB All test fees were correct at the time of printing, but are subject to change at anytime. This process is governed by the DSA

* Conditions apply

ADI Training Programme & Fees

The cost of a full ADI training course is £2600 inclusive. 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 £2500.

Part 1 – Fee £620

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 your course (part 2 & 3).

You will receive a Home Study pack containing DSA recommended books and the AB FAB Study Guide and Question Book. You must work through the guide methodically. Your AB FAB 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. If required, we can hold a regular Part 1 study sessions to give you extra support during your home study.

Part 2 – Fee £545

You will carry out five 2hr driving sessions in preparation for the Part 2 driving test.

Part 3 – Fee £1435

There are twenty 2hr instructing sessions (all 1:1 with your AB FAB Trainer in-car) to be completed to prepare you for the Part 3 test. You will receive two further instructional manuals.

Payments can be made by Cash/Cheque/Credit Card (NB a 5% charge will be added to Credit Card Payments). Payments made by cheque will require clearance before training can commence.

Exam fees: exam fees are paid to DSA.

Part 1 - £80	Part 2 - £99	Part 3 - £99

Registration fee - £200 upon qualifying and every 4 yrs thereafter

Benefits of Training with AB FAB Instructor Training

• Highly professional trainers who care about 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 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 hour-for-hour basis

• Assistance with starting your own business or a guaranteed franchise position with AB FAB Driving School

• The safe knowledge that your course fees are invested in your training, and not used on advertising or expensive offices

If you would like to know more or have any questions contact either Julie or Debbie on 0845 345 2208 or send an email to enquiries@abfab-driving-school.co.uk
* Terms and conditions may apply

Career Development Loan

You may be able to pay for your course with a Career Development Loan (CDL). For further information, please contact the CDL Information Line on Freephone 0800 585 505 (open between 8am and 10pm, seven days a week apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day when a telephone answering service is available) or at www.lifelonglearning.dfes.gov.uk/cdl

AB FAB Instructor Training

What Next?

If you are interested in pursuing a career as an ADI your next step should be a meeting with an AB FAB Instructor 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.

You can contact AB FAB Instructor Training on 0845 345 2208 or send an email to enquiries@abfab-driving-school.co.uk

AB FAB Promise to YOU!

Follow our simple guide below and U2 can B

Able to learn (fulfil legal requirements)
Be willing to learn
Set yourself a goal
Organise your time effectively
Look at what you achieve each training session
Utilise materials/help offered
Try your best every session, give 100%
Enjoy your learning experience
Listen to your trainer
You decide how fast/slow

From start to finish we are here to help you
Ask questions
Be brave
Understand what is required on your tests
Let’s pass 1st time
Out on your own
Understand your responsibilities
Safe driving for life!

We only use SMART Objectives:

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Target

We constantly look at SWOT:

Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats

 

This is what makes us all ABsolutely FABulous,

Call now on:0845 345 2208 or email enquiries@abfab-driving-school.co.uk