451211 Driving Instructor

ANZSCO Occupation Code: 
451211
ANZSCO Occupation Name: 
Driving Instructor
Skill Assessing Authority: 
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List: 
Yes
Short-term Skilled Occupation List: 
No
494: 
Yes
PMSOL Occupation: 
No
ANZSCO Occupation Description: 

451211 DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

Instructs individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 3
Specialisation:
Motorcycle Riding Instructor

ANZSCO Skill Level: 
3

4512 Driving Instructors

ANZSCO Unit Group Code: 
4512
ANZSCO Unit Group Name: 
Driving Instructors
ANZSCO Unit Group Description: 

4512 DRIVING INSTRUCTORS

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS instruct individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:

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

Avg. weekly earnings - males (May 2012): 
0.00
Avg. weekly earnings - females (May 2012): 
0.00
Avg. weekly earnings - persons (May 2012): 
1 245.60