Driving instructor, Kaiwhakaako taraiwa waka
Also known as
- Driving teacher, driver trainer, driving tutor, motorcycle instructor, driver education teacher
Driving instructors teach people how to drive, defensive driving skills and road safety.
Duration
3:27 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$56K to $97K
Most common
$118K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Driving instructors
- usually work irregular hours, including weekends or part-time
- usually work in a vehicle and at driving schools and may travel locally
- may work in hazardous conditions and in all weather conditions
- need to be safety conscious, work well under pressure and communicate well
Tasks
- evaluate student work
- assess educational needs of students
- develop instructional objectives
- modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs
- set up classroom materials or equipment
- encourage students
- apply multiple teaching methods
- plan educational activities
- maintain student records
- assign class work to students
Social
Creative
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need to do training and have experience to become a driving instructor.
You need
- 2 years’ driving experience with a full driver licence
- to pass a driving test in a manual vehicle
- to complete an approved driving instructor course and get a driving instructor (I) endorsement on your driver licence
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- to pass a police check
You may need
- Experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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