Driving Instructor (QLD)

Education and Training:

To become a driving instructor you usually have to complete a VET qualification in transport and logistics (road transport - driving instruction). 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 Queensland you must:

hold a current drivers licence for the relevant class (type) of vehicle in which you wish to provide training
have held an open drivers licence for one year continuously (e.g. no suspensions or cancellations) at the time of application
pass a national police check
obtain a Blue Card for working with children from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian.

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. Demand is seasonal, increasing during school summer vacations. 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.