Driving Instructor Skill Assessment - -451211

Driving Instructor Skill Assessment

  • ANZSCO

    4512112013

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    ROL

Descriptions

Instructs individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles. Registration or licensing is required.

Job Description

  • 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

Available Visa Types

Common Visa Types

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Training visa (subclass 407)

Training visa (subclass 407)

Other Visa Types

  • 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
  • 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream

Skill Assessment

Class D Group

Eligibility Assessment

  • The declared occupation falls under VETASSESS Group D, and one of the education or employment requirements for the corresponding pathway must be met to receive a positive assessment.

Assessment Steps

  1. Confirm the nominated occupation belongs to Group D on the VETASSESS website.
  2. Download and read the occupation Information Sheet/Fact Sheet to understand the definition of highly relevant field and examples of duties.
  3. Select a pathway (1-4) based on educational background and major.
  4. Gather educational qualification and employment supporting documents.
  5. Submit the Full Skills Assessment online and upload all documents.
  6. VETASSESS reviews the educational level, relevance of the field of study, and the duration, relevance, and timeframe of work experience.
  7. Receive the outcome letter stating whether it is a Positive Assessment and the Date Deemed Skilled.

Assessment Requirements

  • Pathway 1: Hold an AQF Certificate III or IV or higher qualification, majoring in a highly relevant field. Must have at least 3 years of highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years after graduation, with duties meeting ANZSCO requirements.
  • Pathway 2: Hold an AQF Certificate III or IV or higher qualification, majoring in a highly relevant field. Must have at least 2 years of highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years after graduation.
  • Pathway 3: Hold an AQF Certificate III or IV or higher qualification, majoring in a non-highly relevant field. Must have at least 1 year of highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years after graduation.
  • Pathway 4: Hold at least an AQF Certificate IV or higher qualification. Must have a cumulative total of at least 4 years of highly relevant paid employment, with at least 1 year being post-qualification and within the last 5 years.
  • Required documents include proof of identity, educational documents, employment proof, English translations, CV, and self-employment related materials (if applicable).
  • No uniform English language requirement, but non-English documents must include certified translations.
  • All work experience must be paid; part-time work is acceptable but must meet the required hourly standards.

Assessing Authorities

  1. VETASSES

Information Source

https://www.vetassess.com.au

Skill Shortages

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2023
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2022
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2021
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