Becoming an Accredited Driving Instructor in Australia: A State-by-State Guide
Published: Apr 2025
Becoming a driving instructor in Australia is a fulfilling career path that lets you play a vital role in road safety and driver education.
However, the process to gain accreditation varies across states and territories, with each requiring specific qualifications and checks. This guide outlines how to become an accredited driving instructor in Australia, focusing on the different state requirements and how Bright Square can support your journey.
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National Overview: Common Requirements
Across Australia, there are shared baseline requirements to qualify as a driving instructor:
- Minimum Age: 21 years or older
- Driver’s Licence: Hold a full, unrestricted Australian or New Zealand driver’s licence for at least 3–4 years
- Driving Record: Have a clean driving history
- Criminal Check: Undergo a national police check
- English Proficiency: Show basic literacy and numeracy competence
- Training: Complete the nationally accredited Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport – Car Driving Instruction) – TLI41222
This Certificate IV is the foundation of your career as a driving instructor and is required in all Australian states.
Becoming an accredited driving instructor in New South Wales (NSW)
In NSW, driver instructor accreditation is managed by Transport for NSW.
Requirements:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Hold a full, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence for at least 3 of the past 4 years
- Pass a knowledge test and driving test
- Obtain a Working with Children Check if instructing learners under 18
- Complete the Certificate IV in Driving Instruction (TLI41222)
- Submit an application via Service NSW
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Becoming an accredited driving instructor in Victoria
In Victoria, instructor licensing is overseen by Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV).
Requirements:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Hold a full Victorian driver’s licence
- Complete the Certificate IV (TLI41222)
- Undergo a police background check
- Provide 100 points of identification
- Apply for Driving Instructor Authority (DIA) with CPVV
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Becoming an accredited driving instructor in Queensland (QLD)
Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is responsible for accrediting driver trainers.
Requirements:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Hold an open (unrestricted) Australian driver’s licence for the appropriate vehicle class
- Complete the Certificate IV in Driving Instruction (TLI41222)
- Pass criminal and traffic history checks
- Submit your application via Queensland TMR
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Why Choose Bright Square?
Bright Square is a trusted provider of high-quality driver instructor training across Australia. Offering the full Certificate IV in Driving Instruction (TLI41222), our programs are designed to ensure you meet all state requirements and are fully prepared for both the theoretical and practical aspects of the profession.
Whether you’re based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or regional areas, Bright Square offers accessible learning pathways and expert guidance every step of the way.
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Becoming an accredited driving instructor in Australia
Becoming an accredited driving instructor in Australia opens doors to a stable, meaningful career where you help shape safer roads and more responsible drivers. While state regulations differ, the essential steps remain consistent: meet the eligibility criteria, complete your Certificate IV, and apply for accreditation.
Bright Square is here to support your journey with industry-recognised training, flexible delivery, and expert trainers. Ready to take the wheel on your new career path?
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