JAMES WARD DET DERADI RoSPA(Dip) Police Adv.(1) CERAD ADI(A) CAVA IQA
Advanced & Emergency Response Driving Education Consultant
I help motorists reach their full driving potential, achieving their goals through client-centred learning and behavioural coaching, guided by Roadcraft and the System of Car Control.
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With over 20 years’ frontline experience as a Metropolitan Police Traffic Officer, Driver Training Officer and Advanced Driving Consultant, I’m a subject matter expert in advanced and emergency response driver education. My proven track record comes from a passionate, personable, and professional approach, specialising in police-method driving techniques and behavioural coaching.
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As a road safety advocate, I’ve attended countless serious — and often fatal — collisions where driver error was the main cause. These experiences reinforce my belief that advanced and defensive driving techniques can prevent many incidents. Driving at the highest standard is an ongoing process, requiring continuous skill development, cognitive awareness, and self-reflection to stay at our best behind the wheel.
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In police driver training we reflect and embrace that the perfect drive has yet to be driven and we're only ever as good as out last drive - as yourself, how good was yours?
QUALIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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FQ Level 6 National Principal Assessor Award for Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instructor Development (CPD)
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Cranfield University DriverMetrics Coaching Programme
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FQ Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET)
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FQ Level 4 Diploma in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instruction (L4 DERADI)
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FQ Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
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HABC Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET)
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HABC Level 3 Certificate to Assess Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
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RoSPA National Diploma in Advanced Driving Instruction (Dist.)
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Metropolitan Police Advanced Driver (Pursuit: Level 1)
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FQ Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving
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DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) - Highest Grade A (51/51)
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DVSA Official Register of Driving Instructor Trainers Principal
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DVSA Registered Fleet Driver Trainer & DVSA Pass Plus
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DVSA Registered Fleet 'Train the Trainer' Approved Instructor
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IMI Metropolitan Police Advanced Vehicle Examiner (PG9)
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City & Guilds 3921 in Motor Vehicle Inspection (Police Officers)
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IMI Restoration of Erased Marks Forensic Vehicle Examiner
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IMI ACPO Accredited National Autocrimes Vehicle Examiner
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DfT Accredited National Drug Influence Recognition & Field Impairment Testing (FIT)
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Tachograph Enforcement and Drivers Hours Regulations
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RoSPA RosQual Level 3 Award In Advanced Driving
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EdExcel BTEC Level 3 Award in Advanced & Defensive Driving
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RoSPA Gold & RoSPA Approved Tutor
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IAM Special Assessment & IAM F1RST Certificates
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DIAmond Advanced Motorists - Special Test Certificate
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Metropolitan Police Motorcyclist
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DVLA Full HGV Class 1 (CE) & Full PCV Entitlements (DE)
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DVSA Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
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Ex-Driving Examiner for IAM RoadSmart & RoSPA
I deliver advanced and emergency response driving qualifications for FutureQuals and Qualsafe approved centres as well as providing training and examining for The Blue Lamp Trust. I am proud to be a member of The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) RoadSmart and The Motor Schools Association of Great Britain (MSA GB) and I am committed to my Continued Professional Development (CPD) where I regularly attend refresher training as well as standardisation meetings to ensure I keep my knowledge current with industry standards and relevant legislation within my specialism.
