The Professional Diploma in Coaching and Behavioural Change for Safe Driving is an accredited qualification for ADIs and ADI Trainers. 

It offers a 16-Credit learning journey, and has been credit-rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) at Level 7 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

The aims of the Professional Diploma are:

• To develop coaching techniques which can be used in driver and driving instructor training sessions to increase client self-awareness and responsibility
• To enable candidates to deliver training which addresses the higher levels of the Goals for Driver Education (GDE) Matrix
• To develop candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the latest research on behavioural change techniques (BCT), and provide opportunities to implement these BCTs with clients
• To raise awareness and knowledge of models of behaviour and driver psychology among the general public, learner drivers, and trainee driving instructors

The qualification is delivered over four training days (Modules). Candidates complete a small amount of pre-work prior to each Module, and, in order to achieve the qualification, successfully complete a range of Assignments. Full support for all Assignments is provided by Bright Coaching.

The four Modules are roughly 3 months apart, meaning the content takes around 9 months to complete. Assignments can be submitted at any time, but all must be successfully completed for the qualification to be awarded.

This course is for Approved Driving Instructors and ADI Trainers who want to further develop their knowledge and skills in the areas of coaching, driver behaviour, and driver psychology, and gain an industry-recognised professional qualification. It will also prepare trainers who plan on working within the fleet market. 

The BTEC Level 4 in Coaching for Driver Development was written 13 years ago and introduced concepts of coaching and client-centred learning to the driver training industry.

At Bright, we wanted to revisit the underlying research that led to the development of the BTEC 4, build in the recent research on behavioural change, and present it in a way that allows driver trainers to improve. 

The argument over coaching skills versus instructional skills is no longer valid, as DVSA has made clear. Both are necessary. 

However, while the DVSA continues to focus heavily on the lower levels of the GDE, at Bright we believe that it is the relationship between trainer and trainee that matters most. It is coaching relationships that will allow higher levels of trust, access to higher levels of self-awareness, and exposure to the higher levels of the GDE Matrix. 

The knowledge that trainers are required to accumulate to pass Part 3 remains test-focused. At Bright, we want you to aim higher.  

Reserve your place here, or if you have any further questions please get in touch.