Certificate IV in Driving Instruction (TLI412225)
Become a Certified Driving Instructor in Brisbane
Embark on a fulfilling career in driver education with our nationally recognised Certificate IV in Driving Instruction (TLI412225). Whether you’re aiming to instruct in cars or heavy vehicles, this qualification equips you with the skills and knowledge to train the next generation of drivers across Australia.
Why Choose Our Program?
Dual Vehicle Training
Specialise in either car or heavy vehicle instruction, or opt for both to broaden your opportunities.
Flexible Learning Options
Choose between in-class sessions or a self-paced online format to suit your schedule.
Experienced Instructors
Learn from seasoned professionals with extensive industry experience.
Comprehensive Support
Receive ongoing mentoring throughout your training and even after course completion.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Qualification Description
Certificate IV in Driving Instruction prepares students for a career as a professional driving instructor by developing advanced driving, instructional, and communication skills. The course focuses on safe driving practices, learner assessment, lesson planning, and compliance with regulatory and industry standards through a combination of theory and practical training.
To achieve this qualification, students must complete 11 or 12 units of competency, including:
5 core units
Car Instruction Pathway: 7 elective units from Group A (12 units total), or
Heavy Vehicle Instruction Pathway: 4 elective units from Group B, plus at least 1 unit from Group D and 1 unit from Group E (11 units total)
Elective pathways allow students to specialise in either car or heavy vehicle driving instruction, aligning the qualification with their intended instructional role.
Entry Requirements
To ensure learners can safely and effectively participate in training and assessment, the following requirements apply:
- Must hold a current Australian driver licence
- Meet the licensing eligibility requirements for the relevant licence class (e.g. MR, HR, HC)
- Meet the minimum age requirement
- Have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to:
- Read and interpret road rules, workplace procedures, and safety signage
- Complete written assessments, logbooks, and workplace documentation
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, customers, and regulatory authorities
- An LLN assessment may be conducted prior to enrolment to identify support needs
- Be physically fit to safely operate a commercial vehicle
- Be able to comply with WHS requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe manual handling practices
Intake and Duration
Intake:
Enrolments are available throughout the year. At commencement, each student is provided with an individual training plan that identifies the units to be completed, including any eligible Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or credit transfer, and any required gap training.
Duration:
The course is delivered in two phases. Theory training and assessment is completed through a combination of online learning and in-class face-to-face sessions, with up to 60 days to complete.
Once theory is completed, students progress to face-to-face practical training and assessment, delivered over a minimum of 9 weeks. Completion time may vary depending on prior experience. Overall, the course is designed to be completed within 3 to 7 months in line with AQF requirements.
Location of Training
359 Wecker road, Mansfield QLD 4122
Pathways
Certificate IV in Driving Instruction (TLI412225) provides a pathway for career development as a professional driving instructor. Students who have completed TLI31222 – Certificate III in Driving Operations or a later qualification may wish to pursue a career as a driver instructor by enrolling in this course.
Upon successful completion, students may choose to:
- Work as a qualified driving instructor for cars or heavy vehicles
- Progress to higher-level qualifications within the Transport and Logistics Training Package
- Complete additional licensing, endorsements, or specialist units to support career advancement
- Pursue a career in Vocational Education and Training, as this course contains units from TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Employment Outcome
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Driving Instruction (TLI41225) can work or operate their own business as a Car or Heavy Vehicle Driving Instructor within their state. Employment is contingent on successfully completing all units of the qualification and meeting state-specific driving instructor licensing and registration requirements.
Student Handbook
Certificate IV in Driving Instruction (TLI41225) provides the skills and knowledge required to work as a professional driving instructor.
Full details regarding course structure, entry requirements, assessments, licensing, policies, and student responsibilities are outlined in the Student Handbook, which students are required to read and understand prior to enrolment.
Units of Competency
CORE UNITS
Unit Code
Unit Title
TAEASS311
Contribute to assessment
TAEDEL311
Provide work skill instruction
TLIF0025
Follow work health and safety procedures
TLIG2007
Work in a socially diverse environment
TLII0005
Apply customer service skills
CAR ELECTIVE UNITS (7 UNITS)- Choose all of the following:
Unit Code
Unit Title
BSBINS309
Maintain business records (Grp A)
TLIC0031
Apply low risk car driving behaviours (Grp A)
TLIC1051
Operate commercial vehicle (Grp A)
TLIL2060
Complete induction to the transport industry (Grp A)
TLIL4009
Manage personal work priorities and professional development (Grp A)
TLIM0008
Conduct car driver training (Grp A)
TLIM0016
Develop low risk car driving behaviours in others (Grp A)
HEAVY VEHICLE ELECTIVE UNITS (5 UNITS)- Choose all of the following:
Unit Code
Unit Title
TLIM0011
Conduct heavy vehicle learner driver training (Grp B)
TLIC0033
Apply low risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours (Grp B)
TLIM0018
Develop low risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours in others (Grp B)
TLIF0005
Apply a fatigue risk management system (Grp B)
BSBIN309
Maintain business records (Grp E)
Plus one (1) of the following units:
Unit Code
Unit Title
TLIC3004
Drive multi-combination vehicle (Grp D)
TLILIC3018
Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle (Grp D)
Assessment Matrix
| CORE Units Code | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units Code | Units Name | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
| TAEDEL311 | Provide work skill instruction | - |  | | | | | | - |
| TAEASS301 | Contribute to assessment | - | | | | | | | - |
| TLIG2007 | Work in a socially diverse environment | - | | - | - | - | - | | - |
| TLII1002 | Apply customer service skills | | | - | - | - | - | | - |
| TLIF0025 | Follow occupational health and safety procedures | | | - | - | - | - | | - |
| Car Elective Units | |||||||||
| BSBINS309 | Maintain business records | | | - | | | - | | - |
| TLIC0031 | Apply low risk car driving behaviours | | | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| TLIC1051 | Operate commercial vehicle | | | - | | | - | - | - |
| TLIL2060 | Complete induction to the transport industry | - | | - | - | - | - | | - |
| TLIL4009 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| TLIM0008 | Conduct car driver training | - | | | - | - | - | | - |
| TLIM0016 | Develop low risk car driving behaviours in others | | | | | | - | | - |
| Heavy Vehicle Elective Units | |||||||||
| TLIC0033 | Apply low risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours | | | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| BSBINS309 | Maintain business records | - | | - | - | - | - | | |
| TLIL4009 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | - | | - | - | - | - | | |
| TLIM0011 | Conduct heavy vehicle learner driver training | - | | | - | - | - | | - |
| TLIM0018 | Develop safe heavy vehicle driving behaviours in others | | | | | | - | | - |
| Plus one of the following units: | |||||||||
| TLIC3003 | Drive medium rigid vehicle | | | - | - | | - | - | - |
| TLIC3004 | Drive heavy rigid vehicle | | | - | - | | - | - | - |
| TLIC3005 | Drive heavy combination vehicle | | | - | - | | - | - | - |
| TLIC4006 | Drive multi-combination vehicle | | | - | - | | - | - | - |
Start Your Journey Today
Take the first step towards a rewarding career in driver education. Contact us to learn more about the Certificate IV in Driving Instruction and how we can help you achieve your professional goals.
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