PDI tRAINING

• You get to choose the days you work.
• You get to choose your start and finish times.
• You are free to work the hours that suit your needs.
• You will be your own boss and you will be working for yourself, with the backing of a well-established driving school behind you.
• Training someone to pass their driving test, an important life skill, is one of the most rewarding things you can do.
• You can take holidays whenever you choose and won’t have to request permission.
• Use of the car for work and pleasure.
• Your car and all its running costs will be paid for by your customers.
• Significant tax advantages are evident as a self-employed person.

Please visit the DVSA (Gov.UK) website for further details:

Eligibility

• Be 21 years or over
• Held a full driving licence for at least 3 years

Application

• Obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service check to become a driving instructor
• Register with DVSA online

Part One Theory Test

• Prepare for the multi-choice question and hazard perception tests
• Apply for and take the theory test (fee £81)
• Qualification must be completed within 2 years of passing Part One

Part Two Driving Test

• Prepare for the Part Two advanced driving test
• Apply for and take the one-hour test (fee £111)

Part Three Instructing Test

• Prepare for the Part Three instructing test (Standards Check)
• Gain practical experience teaching on a Trainee Licence* (optional but recommended)

Trainee Licence* - to gain practical experience:

• Minimum of 40 hours instructing training to be completed first
• Apply for a Trainee Licence (lasts 6 months, fee £140)
• Attached to a driving school throughout the 6 months
• Extra 20 hours of instructing training needed within the first 3 months
• Apply for and take the one-hour Part Three test (fee £111)

Apply for the full ADI licence – lasts 4 years (fee £300)

In December 2017 the Part 3 test was restructured by the DVSA making it more in line with the client centred style of teaching.  With this change in mind we recommend going onto a Trainee PDI (pink) Licence. We feel this will give you valuable experience in preparation for successfully passing your Part 3 test, as training ‘live’ pupils has now become more essential. You are eligible to apply for a Trainee licence once you have completed 40 hours of your Part 3 training.

Even if you have completed your training with another company but looking to change for reasons, then we will still welcome you to join