The Standards Check Part 1, 2 & 3
Overview
Master Your ADI Standards Check – The Ultimate Preparation Course
Prepare with confidence for your DVSA Standards Check with this comprehensive digital CPD course designed for Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs), Potential Driving Instructors (PDIs), and rider trainers across the UK.
Whether you’re approaching your mandatory 4-year check or have been triggered through the DVSA Test Information Programme (TIP), this course gives you a clear, practical roadmap to achieving a strong grade and maintaining your registration.
You’ll go beyond theory to understand exactly what examiners are looking for and how to consistently demonstrate high-quality instruction that improves learner performance in real time.
Inside the course you’ll learn how to:
- Decode the SC1 marking sheet and understand how to score across all 17 competencies, including how to reach Grade A standards
- Apply client-centred learning techniques that actively engage pupils and develop independent thinking
- Use proven teaching frameworks such as Bloom’s Taxonomy and VARK learning styles to adapt your instruction effectively
- Structure clear, impactful 40-minute lessons with strong openings, development, and conclusions
- Deliver feedback that drives real improvement through advanced communication techniques
- Understand and navigate the DVSA TIP process, including triggers, performance indicators, and the examiner call process
Built around modern adult learning principles (andragogy), this course helps you refine your instructional approach so learners take ownership, progress faster, and demonstrate measurable improvement during your assessment.
A focused, practical guide to help you pass your Standards Check with clarity, confidence, and control.
