Fleet training course

Our three-day fleet course is DVSA-accredited and will equip you with all you need to apply for the DVSA register of fleet driver trainers. Enhance your skills and knowledge as an ADI, diversify your business and add more variety to your career as a driver trainer.
The price is £799 or £749 for DIA members.
Payment by 4 installments of £200 available.

£799.00

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If courses have to be cancelled due to COVID we’ll transfer your place or issue a refund where necessary.

Course Overview​

To successfully pass the fleet training course you will need to complete a mixture of online testing/e-learning, in-car and in-class assessment.

Upcoming dates​

Our fleet course is held in Crawley and Leeds

May 18-20 (Crawley)
May 25-27 (Leeds)
June 15 —17 (Crawley)
June 22 - 24 (Leeds)
July 20 - 22 (Crawley)
July 27 - 29 (Leeds)

Course timings

9:00am – 5:00pm Registration and coffee from 8:30am – Breaks and lunch will take place during the day.

Certification

Once you have completed and passed all the assessments you will be awarded a Diamond fleet certificate. This certificate will then enable you to apply to the DVSA to join the fleet driver trainer register.

Materials/equipment

All learning materials and resources will be provided and refreshments will be supplied. You will need to bring a laptop or tablet that can run a short PowerPoint presentation with the necessary charging cables.

Assessment

This course is made up of the following assessments, all of which you will need to pass to gain the certification:

Driving assessment (fleet test): The driving assessment comprises one manoeuvre and 15 minutes of descriptive talk through. A maximum of four driving faults is permitted.

Award in Vehicle Knowledge: This is an e-learning module which you have 28 days to complete. If you already hold the DIA Award in Vehicle Knowledge, you may be able to use this qualification towards the fleet training course.

Fleet trainer module: This can only begin once the driving assessment and Award in Vehicle Knowledge are successfully completed. It takes place over three days (part in-car, part in a classroom) with continual assessments.

Fleet theory test: This is a written exam conducted under exam conditions over 90 minutes. You must bring suitable photo ID before being allowed to sit this test.

Final assessment: This will take place on the afternoon of the last day. You will receive your result on the final day of the course providing you have completed all modules.

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.
 
By purchasing the Fleet Training course (pay monthly) you are committing to pay the full amount, although in four equally monthly instalments by direct debit or recurring card payments.
If any instalment is not paid on time, you may be charged 5% interest on any unpaid balance and any costs that may be charged by the debt collection agency to recover the unpaid debt.
 

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 not go ahead unless there is a minimum of two attendees. 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. DIA is not responsible for any costs you may incur. If you do not complete the necessary assessments as part of the fleet course, prior to attending, then we can postpone you onto a later course date. If you already hold the Award in Vehicle Knowledge or a Diamond Elite test, there is no further discount on the course fee. We may ask you to repeat these assessments as part of the course. You are limited to three attempts for the fleet theory test, driving assessment and in-car coaching assessment. If you do not pass any of these assessments after three attempts then you cannot pass the course and you will need to pay for the course again at a later date. The fleet training course fee does not include the DVSA’s £120 fee for joining the fleet driver trainer register.

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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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