Driving Instructor

ANZSCO 451211

Description

Instructs individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles. Registration or licensing is required.

 

Skill Level

3

 

 

Specialisations

• Motorcycle Riding Instructor

 

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• RSMS Occupations List

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List

 

 

Group: 4512 Driving Instructors

 

 

 

Description

instruct individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles.

 

 

Tasks

• instructing students under actual driving conditions, and explaining and demonstrating the operation of brakes, clutch, gear selection, automatic transmission, signals and lights
• teaching road traffic regulations
• teaching road craft and road safety
• advising students when they are ready to undergo driving examination
• may advise on and teach advanced driving techniques required for emergency situations
• may illustrate and explain handling and mechanical operation of motor vehicles and driving techniques using blackboard diagrams and audiovisual aids

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 
In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 

Registration or licensing is required.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

• 451211 Driving Instructor

 

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP