Career pathway

Driving Instructors

ANZSCO 4512

Employed

5,900

Part-time share

43%

Female share

11%

Median weekly earnings

$2,224

Median age

53 yrs

Employment outlook

Declining

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

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

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

Share of workers by location

NSW

42.1%

VIC

22.3%

11.7%

QLD

11.2%

5.8%

ACT

3.1%

TAS

1.9%

1.8%

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Driving Instructors.

Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training
TLI41225 · AQF 4 · 56 providers
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