CPD: What does it mean? * bus and coach instructors
Learner drivers can search for an instructor using the find nearest driving instructor service on the Directgov website. By registering your commitment to CPD with the DSA, your details will be highlighted on the Directgov find nearest service. This will enable learner drivers to to make an informed choice when choosing an instructor. Types of Continuing Professional Development training
Types of training and costs
Training providers will be encouraged to focus on the range of topics covered within the driver-trainer competence framework. It is for the individual to decide what Continuing Professional Development (CPD) they wish to undertake, and if appropriate, who they choose to suit their own individual needs.
Where CPD has a cost, Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) will be required to pay for their own CPD - however, some aspects of CPD can be cost-free or funded through various channels.
Costs for employed ADIs may also differ from those who are self-employed. Updating your expertise with CPD may be tax deductible, but always check with your tax office or accountant if you are unsure. Recognising and recording CPD
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) can be both formal and informal professional development, based on an individual’s needs.
To maximise individual potential and retain credibility within your profession it is essential that you maintain high levels of professional competence.
As a driver trainer you can make a commitment towards professionalism by keeping up to date and continually seeking to improve your knowledge and expertise.
CPD is strongly supported by all the national driving instructor associations. The Driving Standards Agency continues to work with these organisations and other stakeholders to encourage and promote the take-up of CPD.
A structured CPD scheme is one of the options being considered as part of wider proposals to modernise the driver training profession. This would be the subject of public consultation
before it could be implemented. The benefits of Continuing Professional Development for driver trainers
You can practise Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in different ways. For example, you can:
* update your teaching or driving skills * attend local or national meetings or seminars * research new vehicles for your business * spend time developing your business skills * attend formal courses * spend time on the internet carrying out
desktop research * network with other driving instructors
Effective CPD will enhance your job satisfaction and improve your overall performance.
As part of modernised driver training, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) plans to roll the CPD initiative out across the other driver trainer categories as part of the wider modernising driver-training program to:
* motorcycle trainers * lorry instructors
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Currently the Driving Standards Agency and the driver training industry are encouraging ADIs to start CPD as soon as possible so that individuals and their customers can begin to benefit from their learning.
The recommendation is to take a minimum of seven hours (one day) of CPD each year. It should be understood that CPD is an ongoing activity.
Driver trainer competence framework
Your Continuing Professional Development should link with the competencies outlined in the current driver trainer competence framework.
Monitoring and assessment * evaluation of road and traffic conditions to
drive trainee’s actions * supervision of trainee’s driving * directing trainees in specific actions and
manoeuvres * monitoring of trainee’s progress * provision of feedback to trainees * recording of trainee’s achievement * supervision of trainees through assessment * directing trainee’s future development and
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