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Course FAQ’s

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Below are the FAQ’s for the course, if you have any questions or queries that are not covered below please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

No, you do not need to be a member, however the price of the course will be cheaper if you are.

No, the fleet licence is not included in the price of the course, you will need to pay £120 to DVSA and provide your Fleet Certificate as proof.

You will need to register with DVSA within one year of completing the course. If you don’t then you will need to take the course again at your own cost.

You will need to achieve a pass mark of 80% per band and an overall pass mark of 85%.

You will get 90 minutes under exam conditions to complete the theory test, for any special considerations please make us aware at the time of booking.

If you fail the theory test you will be given two other attempts. Each subsequent attempt will incur additional charges.

You will need to complete the Award in Vehicle Knowledge that requires researching the topics using suggested resources. You will then be given a set of questions to complete, these will be either essay style or multiple choice.

The pass rate is 90%.

If you fail the module you will be allowed one resubmission free of charge.

You will have three attempts to pass the final in car assessment. If you do need a second or third attempt we will advise you of further training beforehand. Each additional attempt plus any training you may need will be at your own cost.

Yes, for the training that takes place at our training centre you will be provided with lunch and refreshments for the 3 days. Please let us know in advance if you have any specific dietary requirements that you need to make us aware of.  

We do not offer parking on-site but can advise of parking locally.

There will be a ratio of 2 trainees to 1 trainer. We need 2 trainees to be able to run this course. If we cannot get the second person on your course date then we will contact you and advise that we may need to postpone to a new date.

No, you will use the trainers car.

We would advise either approaching companies directly or contacting fleet training providers such as Pertemps and similar organisations.

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Terms and Conditions

This course includes our COVID-19 Guarantee. If the course has to be cancelled due to COVID-19 we’ll transfer your place or issue a refund where necessary. 

If you cancel within seven days of booking we will refund the cost of the course. However, we cannot issue any refunds if you want to cancel anytime after this. We may need to cancel or postpone courses occasionally due to reasons beyond our control. The course date will go ahead even if there is just one attendee. If you plan to book overnight accommodation as part of this course, do ensure you book a refundable option in case the course date had to be changed, postponed or cancelled. The DIA is not responsible for any costs you may incur.

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Terms and Conditions

By purchasing this product you agree that you have read and understood the requirements of the test that you are applying for.

Refund policy: Once a booking has been confirmed with a trainer directly for either a one-to-one standards check or mock test session you will need to give seven days notice to cancel, otherwise the fee will be lost and a new booking and payment will be required.

NOTE: For all training sessions and mock tests you and your trainer must wear a suitable face covering. Your trainer cannot provide one for you, trainers are only responsible for their own face covering and PPE protection. If a suitable face covering is not in place, your session will be cancelled and the fee will be lost. If you have a medical exception to wearing a face covering, this must be provided as proof of exemption to your Diamond trainer. You must demonstrate that your car has been cleaned, using anti-viral wipes to clean passenger handles inside and outside, the dashboard and any other touch points for the trainer. If your vehicle is not fit for purpose your session will be cancelled and the fee will be lost.

Candidates should not attend a training session or mock test if they are feeling unwell, particularly if they identify core symptoms associated with COVID-19 (such as a persistent cough or fever). We ask candidates to notify the DIA of any possible exposure to, or diagnosis of, coronavirus as soon as possible. If you are unable to take a test due to a COVID-19 diagnosis or possible symptoms, your session will be postponed without losing your fee and you will not be permitted to rearrange your standards check session or mock test within the next 14 days following the cancellation.

Once you have paid for your standards check session and/or mock test,  your details will be forwarded to your nominated Diamond trainer local to you, who will be in touch with you within 48 hours (Monday-Friday) with a view to booking you in at a mutually convenient location, date and time. Some flexibility will be required in terms of location, taking into account trainer availability at regional level and where restrictions with COVID-19 may be taking place. Your Diamond trainer will make arrangements to meet via text, email or telephone. We do not have specific meeting locations and your Diamond trainer will discuss any other queries with you once your booking has been made online.

You will need to use your own vehicle for the standards check session and mock test, which is suitable for training and allows for your Diamond trainer to role play a suitable candidate, with the relevant insurance in place to allow for this. All Diamond trainers are qualified ADIs with a Diamond examiner qualification in place. You will need to show relevant insurance cover to your Diamond trainer, either before or on the day of your agreed booking date and time. The vehicle you supply must be both roadworthy and legal for the purposes of the standards check session and mock test and your session will be cancelled if you do not present a suitable car with the relevant insurance. If you are more than 15 minutes late to your standards check or mock test session you will lose your booking and the fee will need to be paid again.

You will be asked to read a number plate at the required distance, full details can be found at www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules. Your standards check or mock test session will be cancelled if you cannot reach these requirements. You will need a current and valid driving licence which will be checked by your trainer should you need to drive as part of your standards check or mock test.

Online classes

To attend the Zoom sessions you will need a PC, laptop or tablet that can run Zoom and must also have a camera and microphone so you are able to participate fully in the sessions. You are responsible for ensuring you can access and navigate zoom and that you have a strong enough internet connection. If you cannot join the session due to technical difficulties, we cannot guarantee that you will be moved to another session. Session dates are subject to change.

During this course you will be placed into small ‘live’ discussion groups and will need to converse. Please be aware of how to mute and unmute your microphone for the general discussions that will also be taking place.

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