Diploma in Driving Instruction from Driving Instructors Association and Middlesex University

Top award for local trainer

Local driver trainer, Mark Born, received his Diploma in Driving Instruction at a Driving Instructors Association award ceremony, last month. The qualification covers all aspects of the driver training industry and is awarded jointly by the Driving Instructors Association and Middlesex University. Mark, who qualified in six years ago, has been successfully been running his own driving school, ARC Driver Training Centre, since 2007, where he offers a range of services including driving instructor training and assessing company car drivers.

Following the ceremony Mark said his next goal is to produce a driving theory course for young drivers at his local adult education college in Bexley. More information can be found on his website www.arc-dtc.com

Diploma in Driving Instruction (DipDI) 


The Diploma in Driving Instruction is awarded by The Driving Instructor's Association (DIA) which is the largest independent association for professional driving instructors. The primary aim of the DIA is to raise the standard of driver education in the interests of road safety. In order to fulfill this aim, the DIA believes that it is imperative to develop a professional qualification for driving instruction.

Therefore the DIA, at Middlesex University, has developed the Diploma in Driving Instruction to provide a valid professional qualification for driving instructors. The Diploma will be awarded to those who possess, and demonstrate their professional skills by achieving the required standard to gain the Diploma. While the overall aim of the introduction of this professional qualification is to improve road safety standards, it is clear that the Diploma will enhance the status and professional standing of driving instruction.