
RoSPA Level 3 International Award for Driver Trainers
This international train the trainer qualification has been specifically developed to support your driver trainers so they can coach others in your organisation to the highest driving standards. Mastering driver coaching, assessing driving standards, providing impactful feedback, and understanding the psychology behind driver behaviour are all important aspects of this comprehensive qualification. If you want to transform your driver training standards and achieve excellence in driver education, get in touch to find out more.
Who is the Level 3 International Award for Driver Trainers for?
Your staff whose job role is training individuals who are required to drive as part of their work outside the UK, will find this course valuable. It is tailored to meet the unique challenges and demands faced by those responsible for ensuring high standards of driver safety and efficiency in an international context.
What does the Level 3 International Award for Driver Trainers cover?
"Fatal Five" behaviours and their risks: distraction, fatigue, speed, impairment, use of seatbelts, and fatigue, emphasising that behaviour is a choice
Coaching vs. instruction: comparing their features and benefits, and determining when each method is appropriate
Person-centered training methods: accommodating all learning preferences, and balancing coaching, instruction, and independent practice
Assessing vs. training: understanding assessment standards, marking systems, and recording and conducting assessments with consistent methods
Human factors: how personality, emotions, mood, tiredness, and stress impact driving behaviour, and identifying coping strategies
GROW coaching model: using various question types, and effectively delivering a lesson plan with appropriate training activities
Importance of feedback: ensuring it is factual, constructive, driver-initiated, and includes clear improvement goals
Evaluating lesson plan effectiveness: in meeting driving goals, gathering feedback from drivers and peers, and reflecting on improvements for future sessions.
Upon successfully finishing this qualification you will be able to:
Understand driver behaviour
The internal and external factors that affect driver behaviour, enabling more effective training strategies
Understand driver behaviour
Learn to plan and prepare comprehensive driver training sessions that cater to diverse learning needs
Deliver training sessions
Deliver driver training sessions using a person-centered approach to maximise engagement
Benefits of the qualification:
For employers
- Achieve high standards of driver training certificated by a globally recognised road safety organisation
- Minimise occupational road risk by ensuring the quality and consistency of your driver training
- Reduce the risks to other road users with proficiently trained drivers
- Empower your organisation to become a recognised training Centre through RoSPA Qualifications, enabling the delivery of Level 2 International Award in Defensive Driving
For participants
- Master the skills of coaching drivers and assessing driving standards
- Gain expertise in coaching and client-centered learning techniques
- Develop skills in coaching conversations, goal setting, and providing constructive feedback
- Learn effective lesson planning and in-classroom coaching strategies
- Achieve a deeper understanding of the driver behind the wheel
Pre-course requirements
Full, valid driver’s licence: for the district where delivery of the training is taking place
Eyesight test: Participants must be able to complete an eyesight test at 20.5 metres OR meet local regulatory eye test standards if applicable
Advanced driving standard: e.g.
· RoSPA International Advanced Driving Assessment
· IAM Advanced Test
· DIAmond Advanced Test
OR have completed an Advanced or Defensive Driving course driver training provider within the previous two years.