Driving Instructor (WA)
Education and Training:
To become a driving instructor you usually have to complete a VET qualification in transport and logistics (road transport - driving instruction) or a theory and practical assessment available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. As subjects and prerequisites can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for further information.
Additional Information:
To be eligible to become a driving instructor in WA you must:
- be at least 21 years of age
- hold a current drivers licence for the relevant class (type) of vehicle in which you wish to provide training
- have held a drivers licence for three years continuously (e.g. no suspensions or cancellations) at the time of application
- pass a medical examination
- obtain a national police clearance and a Working with Children Check.
Related Courses:
While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.
*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.
Employment Opportunities:
Driving instructors are usually employed on a subcontract basis, being paid commission for each lesson given. Driving instructors may work full time where demand allows. A large number are self-employed. Where only part-time employment is available, they may work outside the industry to supplement their earnings.
Your employment prospects may be improved if you can speak and read a second language.
For Further Information:
Australian Driver Trainers Association (WA)
(08) 9402 9006
adtawa@gmail.com Department of Transport
13 11 56
www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing Transport Workers' Union of Australia (WA)
(08) 9328 7477Information for other states and territories: