From Retail to Road Safety: Devinder’s Career Change into the DVSA
“I was 49 years old when I started the apprenticeship. I was very conscious of doing it so late in my career and completely retraining in a new skill, but it was the best thing I have done in a long time.”
Selena’s DVSA Career Journey
I joined the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) as part of the Vehicle Standards Assessor apprenticeship scheme, which offered me the opportunity to have a complete career change in my 40s.
Learning in DVSA: Andy’s upskilling experience at DVSA
“I’m the newest CBT examiner and have found the whole team to be kind, supportive, extremely experienced and knowledgeable in our field.”
From Banker to CBT Examiner: Angela’s journey to DVSA
“Every day brings something different, and that variety is a big part of what makes the job so rewarding. […] Simply put, it really is the best job!!”
The road to becoming a Driving Examiner – Stuart Deal
“My driving examiner career began in 2012. It has provided me with so many opportunities. In addition to car tests, I also conduct HGV and bus tests, regularly travelling into London and throughout the south east of England.”
Jac’s Journey: Earning while learning on DVLA’s Software Engineering apprenticeship
To provide a deeper understanding of the apprenticeship journey within DVLA’s Information Technology Services (ITS), we interviewed Jac Cromwell, a current apprentice Software Engineer. Jac shared his personal experiences and reflections on his apprenticeship.
The Role of a Traffic Examiner : Alexandra Tills’ DVSA Experience
“The Traffic Examiner role is very varied and I’m lucky to say every day is different! Typically, I am scheduled on road checks at fixed or mobile sites where I encounter heavy goods and light goods commercial vehicles.”