DriveTech achieves City & Guilds accreditation

The highly respected educational awards body, City & Guilds, has officially accredited leading driver assessment and training specialist DriveTech as an approved centre for the delivery of 7300 and 7303 teaching qualifications.

“We believe we are the first driver education provider to attain such recognition,” says Steve Dethick, Manager of the DriveTech Academy. “This should give all our corporate customers even more confidence in our quality of delivery. Our trainers are queuing up to take advantage of the additional qualifications on offer too.”

As part of the process, DriveTech’s innovative learner driver programme, DriveTech Advantage, has also been specifically accredited by City & Guilds and graduates of the scheme will benefit from a recognised qualification in driving that they can present to a prospective employer.

Prior to this development the ‘Full Advantage’ product was already breaking new ground by including

In vehicle instruction by the highest qualified instructors in the land
A revitalised, modern interpretation of the core elements of the test curriculum
Elements of defensive driving technique from the outset
Interactive workshops designed to equip drivers with the knowledge of experienced drivers
Mandated practice, in line with the relevant curriculum stage, between lessons
Detailed workbooks containing comments, hints and tips for both driver and mentor
Post licence acquisition training on motorways and single carriageway rural roads

The DriveTech Advantage range of driving courses is currently only available in the Home Counties but the company is confident of rapid expansion of the franchise during 2009, despite the economic climate.

“We have an enviable pass rate, a highly competitive insurance offering and easy payment terms too,” says the company’s Training Director Steve Fothergill. “We’re also offering an attractive package for budding entrepreneurs. Being a driving instructor with DriveTech can open doors for many other training opportunities as well.”

Further information about all the DriveTech brands please refer to drivetech.co.uk