Instructs individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles. Registration or licensing is required.
“DRIVING INSTRUCTORS instruct individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles.”
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
Provisional regional visa via state/territory or family sponsorship. Live, work and study regionally for 3 years; pathway to PR via 191.
Closed to new applications. Pathway to subclass 887 permanent residence for existing 489 holders.
Closed to new applications since 16 Nov 2019. Existing holders retain a pathway to SC 887 PR.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
Workplace-based training visa. Up to 2 years for occupational training, professional development or registration requirements.
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Personalised for Driving Instructor (ANZSCO 451211). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.
On ROL · Skill Level 3
60 days to lodge · SC 491 DHA processing
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