Instructs individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles. Registration or licensing is required.
Broad state reach across 8 jurisdictions.
This occupation requires registration or licensing. Confirm eligibility with VETASSESS before lodging.
“DRIVING INSTRUCTORS instruct individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles.”
Used for skilled visa lists lodged with the Department of Home Affairs.
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
1 direct PR route, 2 provisional regional routes (convert via 191), and 1 temporary work visa.
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 subclass 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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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. VETASSESS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
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
The headline workforce, pay, shortage and demographic indicators for this occupation, sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia.
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