Driving Instructor
Instruct people in the safe and effective operation of a motor vehicle
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- What's it like to be a Driving Instructor ?
- How to become a Driving Instructor
- Latest Driving Instructor jobs
- Top skills and experience for Driving Instructor s
- Is Driving Instructor the right role for you?
- Driving Instructor role reviews
What's it like to be a Driving Instructor ?
Driving Instructors educate people, either individually or in groups, on the safe and effective operation of a vehicle. Driving Instructors can teach classes on vehicles ranging from motorcycles and scooters, through to cars, trucks and buses.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Teaching road traffic rules and regulations.
- Teaching students about road and vehicle safety.
- Explaining and demonstrating the use of vehicle features such as the brakes, accelerator, clutch, gears, indicators, lights and transmission.
- Teaching advanced techniques, such as what to do in an emergency.
- Advising students on when they are ready to sit their test, and when they might need some further instruction.
How to become a Driving Instructor
To become a Driving Instructor, you’ll need to a hold a state-issued driver’s licence and a specific Driving Instructors licence.
- You need a specific Driving Instructors’ licence. Before you can apply for a Driving Instructor’s licence, you’ll need to hold an unrestricted, state-issued drivers’ licence and several years of driving experience. You can find out more about driver licences by contacting your local traffic authority.
- You’ll usually need to complete a Certificate IV In Motor Vehicle Driver Training (TLI41222) to work as a driving instructor. You can earn this through TAFE or a private training college.
- If you plan to instruct children under 18, you’ll need a Working With Children Check.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Driving Instructor employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Driving Instruction
Driving Instructor Licence
Road Safety
Patience
Road Law
Learning Aptitude
Driving Vehicles
Smart Technology
Diary Management
Empathy
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Latest Driving Instructor reviews
Oct 2023
Every day is an exciting opportunity to guide learners on their journey to becoming confident and skilled drivers, while ensuring road safety and instilling a sense of accomplishment.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport (Car Driving Instruction)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeI'm self-employed
SpecialisationSelf Employment
The good thingsWorking as a driving instructor/trainer can be quite exciting and rewarding. First and foremost, you get to help people gain an essential life skill—learning how to drive safely and confidently. It's ...
The challengesLast minute lesson cancellations can put a big dent in your income.
Impatient other road users who endanger and harass learner drivers.
Congested roads due to heavy traffic.
The cost of rising fuel a...
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Aug 2019
Driver training can be very rewarding and must be a career driven by passion rather than financial gain.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationCustomer service
The good thingsBeing self employed you are able to set your own hours and choose how much/little you want to work. You can quickly gain a solid customer base that will grow by reputation as you establish new custome...
The challengesIt takes time to build up a customer base large enough to provide enough lessons for a sustainable income.
Once established, you will earn sufficient revenue providing you are willing to be available ...
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