Whats the best approach to becoming a driver instructor

djmartin

Should I look at using ISM training. Is the 1 weeks intensive training worthwhile at €1800 ?

Is it even worthwhile looking at this in the current economic environment ?

Thanks, any advice appreciated

DrivingInfo

It is very quite at the moment all over the country and 1800euro is a lot if you are going to find it hard to get back and then your car, sign, dual controls, insurance and business cards

There are many more places where you can get training <SNIP> so price around.

All the best

DrivingInfo

djmartin wrote: »

1 weeks intensive training worthwhile at €1800 ?

If you can become a good driving instructor in one week Ill eat my own a**.

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DrivingInfo

donegalfella wrote: »

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This is pretty spot on

djmartin

DrivingInfo wrote: »

This is pretty spot on

Thanks for the quick replies. I thought it had probably slowed down. I presume Compulsary lessons for everyone on a provisional licence is not on the cards any time soon ?

If I was going to do the ADI exams without going through these schools, where is the best place to get the required materials ?

RSA ADI MARK

hi djmartin ,dose the 1800 euros include the rsa 3 stage exams plus adi registration [800 euros]

DriveSkill

donegalfella wrote: »

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Totally agree with that assesment also.

The one aspect of becoming a driving instructor that has changed in the last few years is the whole ADI process. I'm not sure if the intensive week course has changed in the last while but whatever course you do ensure that it is now following the full ADI syllabus. Its also important to remember in addition to the course fee there is an additional minimum cost of €800 to complete all 3 sets of ADI exams and register before you can start to give lessons for profit. You can add an additional €100 if you want a 'trainee licence' and obviously if you fail any of the exam stages you need to repay that fee (€150 for Part 1 and €200 each for Parts 2 and 3).

In terms of whether its worthwhile doing or not is down to each individual and their circumstances - if you are looking for something with quick entry and earning a lot of money fast then its not the business for you at this time in the market. Personally, if you were giving up an existing job and hoping that being a driving instructor will pay the mortage and other bills I'd be wary in the current climate.

On the other hand if you can ease yourself into it, perhaps hold an existing job but work part-time, accept that you will make little or no profit (income) from it in the first year or two then it can be an enjoyable and rewarding job. Once you are established it is a job you can potentially do for a very long time (assuming you still enjoy it :-) )

One final word or warning, do your research - speak to as many instructors as you can in your area, most will be willing to give advice. Dont be taken in by large franchise companies advertising campaigns with what seem like excellent financial opportunites - in most cases these are not based on the norm and are certainly not gauranteed. Franchises work on the basis that you pay to use the company name (costs can range from €100 to several hundred per week), they do the advertising, take bookings and pass them on etc but there are generally no guarantees of a set number of lessons every week so if it gets quiet you are still paying the franchise fee but have no income apart from what you generate yourself.

Best of luck with the decision, feel free to post or PM if you want any more info.

djmartin

RSA ADI MARK wrote: »

hi djmartin ,dose the 1800 euros include the rsa 3 stage exams plus adi registration [800 euros]

No, it doesn't include the cost of the exams at €550 or the €250 registration fee.

DrivingInfo

djmartin wrote: »

No, it doesn't include the cost of the exams at €550 or the €250 registration fee.

Well what is the point of doing that training, as it is 1800euro and you will not be ready for the exams in one week.

Regards

RSA ADI MARK

excellent point drivinginfo

djmartin

DrivingInfo wrote: »

Well what is the point of doing that training, as it is 1800euro and you will not be ready for the exams in one week.

I think I should be able to get through Stage 1 of ADI exam if I spend time reviewing materials in my own time. Any idea where the best place to get required training manuals, docs, dvds etc ?

DrivingInfo

See here and read Link and see Instructor's Information.

Regards

DriveSkill

The only books you need to buy are :

The Rules of the Road (RSA), (ISBN 0755775198)

Driving Manual relevant to your license category (UK Driving Standards
Agency), (ISBN 9780115528170)

The Driving Instructor’s Handbook, 14th Edition – John Miller and

Margaret Stacey, (ISBN 074944746X)

The Rules of the Road is the standard book that was sent to every household a few years ago, can also be purchased for €4. The other 2 could either be got online or are available in most large bookshops.

As DrivingInfo pointed out the remainder of the material is available for download from the RSA website - they will also send you a hardcopy (of their material) when you apply for the ADI exams.

djmartin

Thanks to all, I appreciate the advice.

spartan1

not hijacking but what would the best way to revise for the part one be ?

RSA ADI MARK

the books driveskill said on post 14

Old Gill

My advice ; study part 1 on your own. Buy the books and study. You may just give up and if you do then its 1800 saved. You dont need classes or anything for part 1.

Part 2 is just a longer driving test so to pass this take a few lessons with an ADI .. the standard for part 2 is roughly the same (or easier I thought) than the driving test so again you dont need to pay out 1800.

Part 3 is trickier as will depend on experience but you wont get this in a 1 week course either. If youve got this far look into becoming a trainee or place ads and give free lessons. Buy the dvd's off ebay. Also theres some adi instructors who can help you along the way you'll probably need to spend about 200 euro for this last part.