It’s the candidate that has to meet the required standard. Just because there not accredited dosent mean that they are a poor school.
Paul
So you’re saying that the quality of the instructor etc is irrelevant?
I get where you are coming from but if there was a choice of only 2 schools, 1 accredited and 1 not, which would you pick?
NickW88:
So you’re saying that the quality of the instructor etc is irrelevant?I get where you are coming from but if there was a choice of only 2 schools, 1 accredited and 1 not, which would you pick?
Are you saying I’m a poor instructor then?
To be a good instructor it’s a combination of years of truck driving experience and the natural ability to pass that knowledge in a constructive manor. Not forgetting to mention the psychologist side especially on test day.
Paul 
In an industry that is totally unregulated and partially populated by very poor quality training provision, it’s an obvious move forward for those trainers who are good to become accredited. That way, the public will realise there really is a difference and the poor providers will disappear into the sunset. To not bother with accreditation doesn’t demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality training. This is a crying shame when there are some perfectly good folks who aren’t accredited. But how does the public know who is who? Everyone has good reviews - the unscrupulous have possibly posted them themselves. So that’s not 100% reliable.
I’ve looked at some websites today and the DVSA logo is used regularly and incorrectly. Some even claim accreditation. So the only way the public can be sure is to actually check the official list.
I would urge every trainer who is good to become accredited and lets get shot of the shameful carry-on that we witness all the time.
I’m happy to help anyone with the process as I believe it’s important. Just needs a pm.
Pete 
The cost is £500 for the year. To me it’s well worth a tenner a week.
elmet training:
NickW88:
So you’re saying that the quality of the instructor etc is irrelevant?I get where you are coming from but if there was a choice of only 2 schools, 1 accredited and 1 not, which would you pick?
Are you saying I’m a poor instructor then?
To be a good instructor it’s a combination of years of truck driving experience and the natural ability to pass that knowledge in a constructive manor. Not forgetting to mention the psychologist side especially on test day.
Paul
Hi,
In no way calling you a bad instructor at all. I’m simply saying that in choosing my trainer I went for someone with accreditation. If you had been in my area rightly or wrongly I would have discounted you due to no accreditation regardless of any positive reviews etc
I know this won’t be the same for everyone but I could only see accreditation as a positive thing
Peter Smythe:
Considering I’m only a small company the question is “what’s the point” ?
That’s a bit like saying that a GP working on his own doesn’t have to demonstrate his ability beyond some patients saying he’s ok. The whole idea of accreditation is to formally show that quality is on offer and is continually delivered. It has absolutely nothing to do with the size of the training operation. One man operators can achieve accreditation provided they meet the criteria. Without this, there’s no back-up for the customer.
There really is no reason why any good trainer should be concerned about going for accreditation. And, one day, folks will actually realise the difference.
Pete
I think that’s a bit far fetched, a GP has your life in their hands, and before the argument of a 40 ton weapon is put forward, driving a truck just aint in the same league, or even any leagues any where near.
I’ve worked for hauliers who were top draw, had good long standing valued customers, but refused to go for BSI accreditation, when that was all the craze in the 90’s. If you have a valued customer base, and can still attract new customers, why the need to add extra cost’s into your business, such as registration fee’s, and time spent on the bureaucracy required to comply.
Just a thought 