Becoming a Driving Instructor
Looking to become a driving instructor? Join the team at Yarra City Driving School. Our team is made up of experienced, passionate, and patient instructors who are committed to making our roads safer for everyone. As a part of our team, you will receive training and support to help you become a successful instructor.
Instructor Application Form
If you need any assistance with filling our a Participant Form, we are available to help during AEST Business Hours on +61 (415) 444-488
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Requirements for driving instructors in Victoria
Driving instructors teach unlicensed people to drive a car on a public or open road.
Have a valid Victorian driver licence issued under section 19 of the Road Safety Act 1986.
Provide the proper identification documents.
Successfully complete the Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport – Car Driving Instruction) course. This must be accompanied by a letter advising if training was completed in a manual or automatic vehicle. Please see ‘Training requirements’ below.
Meet the medical standards for commercial vehicle driving, as detailed in the publication Assessing Fitness to Drive 2016 produced by Austroads.
Pass a traffic history check to ensure that you do not have any serious or frequent traffic offenses. If you have a history of serious or frequent breaches of the Road Safety Act 1986, you may not be granted an authority, unless there is compelling evidence to the contrary.
Hold a current Working with Children Check for ‘employment’ purposes if you plan to teach students under 18 years of age on a regular basis.
