Standards Check Workshop

Got an upcoming Standards Check or part 3 test? Make sure you’ve got all the information you need to pass with flying colours. This short course has been put together by our team of expert ADIs and is designed to cover every aspect of the test, and get you fully prepared for your appointment.

£140.00

Availability: 4 in stock

Terms and Conditions(Required)

  • Course date and time

    Tuesday 30th November 2021
    10:00am - 16:00pm

In this five-hour classroom course you’ll focus on Standards Check preparation, lesson planning, risk management and different teaching and learning strategies to get you ready for your upcoming Standards Check or ADI part 3 test.

Your trainer will also run through the relevant areas of the National Standards for Driver and Rider Training, and why it is so vital for the standards check.

Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your Standards Check and ask any questions you have with our experienced DIA trainers and your peers.

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  • Who is this course for?

    ADIs with an upcoming Standards Check or PDIs preparing for a part 3 test.

What you'll learn:

  • Preparation

    An overview of any Covid restrictions and safety precautions in place for you, the examiner, and your learner. You’ll go through what you can expect on the day and what you’ll need to bring with you.

  • Lesson Planning

    Planning an effective lesson remains one of the most common questions we get asked. You’ll learn how to approach lesson structure, set achievable goals, and track your learner’s progress.

  • Risk Management

    As with any driving lesson, it’s important to prepare for the unexpected. We’ll go through your obligations during your test, and some of the most likely risks you might encounter and how to mitigate them.

  • Teaching and Learning Strategies

    One of the most frequently overlooked aspects of driving instruction — this topic covers lesson approaches, teaching responsibility, and the importance of good trainer feedback and learner reflection.

About the trainer

STEVE GARROD

HEAD OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The trainer for this course is Steve Garrod, our Head of Professional Development. Steve has been developing the skills of new and existing driving instructors for over 20 years and is listed on the DVSA’s Official Register of Driving Instructor Trainers (ORDIT). He specialises in client-centred learning and coaching techniques to help workshop attendees put what they have learnt into practice with their own clients.

Please note course trainers are subject to change due to  availability and your location 

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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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