1. DOCUMENTS AND CHECKS

You’ll need to obtain and provide to the RMS:

  • A completed driving instructor application form
  • A completed medical check stating that you’re fit to drive (this is part of the application form)
  • Provide a Working with Children Check number and expiry date
  • Two specimen signatures
  • Four colour passport-sized photos

 

  1. RMS TESTS

You’ll need to:

  • Pass an extended knowledge test on road rules (90 questions)
  • Driving Instructor applicants: Pass a driving test with a 95% pass rate. You must pass the driving test before you’re issued a letter of eligibility. If you undertake the test in an automatic vehicle, your driving instructor licence will have a condition allowing you to teach in an automatic vehicle only.

 

  1. RMS ELIGIBILITY LETTER

When all documents are provided, checks completed and you’ve passed the required tests, the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) will issue a letter of eligibility. You cannot commence TLI41225 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training unless you hold a current letter of eligibility.

 

Please note: Additional fees apply when obtaining the required documents and completing the necessary checks before commencing the course, as well as when applying for your driving instructor licence after completing the course.