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
$50K
Lower
$58K to $99K
Most common
$122K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
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
- teach students to drive different vehicles
- assess practical skills
- help students get different licences
- set learning goals
- teach road code theory
- conduct tests and exams
- give customer service advice
- teach road-worthiness checks
- encourage students
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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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