Farnham Driving School's instructor training stands out due to its unique selling points. We focus on providing a tailored approach that caters to individual learning styles, ensuring that each trainee receives the specific support and guidance they need to succeed. Our experienced instructors use the latest teaching techniques and resources to deliver a comprehensive and effective training experience.

What are the biggest challenges people face when becoming driving instructors, and how does your training address them?

Becoming a driving instructor can be challenging due to the need to master advanced driving skills, effective teaching methodologies, and the ability to adapt to different learning styles. Our training addresses these challenges by providing comprehensive instruction in all these areas. We offer practical, hands-on experience, detailed feedback, and ongoing support to ensure our trainees are well-prepared to meet these challenges head-on.

Can you describe the ideal candidate for your driving instructor training programme?

The ideal candidate for our driving instructor training programme is someone who is passionate about driving, has excellent communication skills, and enjoys helping others. They should be patient, empathetic, and have a strong desire to make a positive impact on their students' lives. A clean driving record and a willingness to learn and adapt are also essential qualities for success in our programme.

What qualifications do I need to become an instructor?

No Formal qualifications are needed but you need to have held your UK or approved foreign driving licence for a minimum of 3 and a half years, have no more than 5 points and have not been banned in the last 4 years. You will also be required to undertake a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB check).

What is a trainee licence scheme?

After you have passed Part 2 of the ADI examination with Farnham Driving School (and undertaken the necessary training to be able to do the job) with Farnham Driving School you can potentially start to earn money as a trainee driving instructor. In this way you can start to earn money earlier then you might otherwise and you also get the opportunity to gain some real on-the-job experience to help you pass the third and final part of the ADI examination.

Do you have the option of a trainee license to get real experience of the job?

To obtain a trainee licence you have to be sponsored by, and work with, an established driving school such as Farnham Driving School. Please note not every driving school supports the trainee licence scheme, Also be aware that some schools charge a much higher weekly franchise if you join them on a trainee licence. This is not the case with Farnham Driving School.

When you pass Part 2 of the qualifying examination you are entitled to become a trainee instructor with Farnham Driving School – for six months so that you can get some actual practical experience of training real learners in preparation for Part 3.

What is ORDIT?

To help protect the public from poor training standards, misleading marketing and selling, and unethical business practices, the Government, along with the Driving Instructor Industry, introduced the Official Register of Driving Instructor Training or ORDIT for short.

 Are you on the Official Register of Driving Instructor Training, the ORDIT Register?