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BTEC in Driving Science
A BTEC Intermediate Level is an academic qualification equivalent to GCSE level and is accredited by Edexcel. The BTEC in Driving Science addresses the importance of integrating the right attitude with car control skills. It also provides a comprehensive novice driver education programme which results in a more fully informed driver who has a full appreciation of all the factors that influence safety.
Why is the BTEC necessary?
Most people between 15 and 25 know at least one person who has been killed or badly hurt in a car crash and that’s not surprising as 1 in 5 new drivers will crash within a year of passing their test. The BTEC in Driving Science has been designed to make you a better driver from the very first lesson and ultimately far safer once you have passed your test.
How does it work?
The BTEC in Driving Science integrates with normal driving lessons and follows a structured driving curriculum encompassing the European Goals for Driver Education. The 5 unit syllabus covers the main aspects of driving and one of the units, which will include motorway driving, must be completed after passing a DSA practical test. Learning these advanced skills could enable students to be practical test ready sooner and also increase their chances of passing first time.
Is the BTEC a course or a test?
The BTEC is a course that ends with a qualification, so there must be some form of assessment. There are assessment tasks within each unit and these are either in-car with your driving instructor or online and can be taken when the student is ready. As it’s a course there are unlimited re-takes until the task is mastered.
How will it improve driver safety?
The frontal lobe of the brain doesn’t fully develop until the age of 25 and it is this part of the brain which controls impulse, emotion, risk management and eye movement. Added to the fact that 19 out of 20 crashes are down to poor attitude rather than driving technique it is clear that young drivers are most vulnerable. The BTEC in Driving Science has been structured to address these issues and accelerate the development of the frontal lobe, thus making younger drivers more competent and safer on the road.
Who can teach the BTEC in Driving Science?
Only instructors qualified to deliver the BTEC syllabus are able to teach this course. 17 Plus Driving Tuition is the only driving school in Norfolk with accredited BTEC instructors.
How to enrol
Enrolling couldn’t be easier — contact 17 Plus and they will be happy to guide you through the enrolment procedure and put you in touch with one of their BTEC qualified instructors.
How much does it cost?
The BTEC in Driving Science course costs £175 and is in addition to normal driving lesson fees, the same price as a Pass Plus course.
How will it save money?
Once enrolled on a BTEC in Driving Science course all students will automatically become a member of a2om’s young driver club called “mo2a”. This will give all students access to special rates on car insurance, car hire and car finance through associated companies. Secondly, because of the accelerated learning, fewer lessons may be needed and a first time pass will be more achievable.
What other benefits are there?
Gaining a vocational qualification like the BTEC in Driving Science, can enhance a CV and make the candidate stand out from the rest, therefore improving employability and differentiation. Motorway driving is incorporated within the syllabus so valuable experience is gained without having to take a Pass Plus course and access to a2om’s e-learning suite which will accelerate the development of the frontal lobe. Ultimately creating better safer drivers is the very best benefit as this saves lives.
What is the e-learning suite?
The e-learning suite is available to all BTEC enrolled students and is split into two sections.
a2om highway: develops knowledge and challenges attitudes in relation to driver behaviour.
a2om mind: designed to accelerate the development of executive brain functions, improve eye scanning, hazard awareness and risk management; thus improving decision making. The e-learning suite also includes mock DSA theory and hazard perception tests.
Already learning to drive but want to do the BTEC?
If your current driving instructor is not qualified to teach the BTEC you will need to switch to a BTEC qualified instructor and have your previous learning accredited towards completion of the BTEC. This can be done simply by contacting 17 Plus Driving Tuition and will not slow down your current level of learning.
Our partners are Edexcel and a2om?
Edexcel is the UK’s largest awarding body providing vocational qualifications to more than 25,000 places of learning.
a2om is a software company who has developed some extraordinary software and comprehensive syllabus. With the help of an instructor, students become better and ultimately safer drivers.
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