What do I need to enrol?
You'll need to have held a full New Zealand driver's licence for two years or more.
Remember, once you've passed the course you'll need to be assessed as a 'fit and proper person' to act as an instructor. The NZ Transport Agency coordinates this vetting process. If you have any concerns about this, please discuss this with us - or the NZ Transport Agency - prior to enrolling in the course.
What does the course fee cover?
Your course fee covers all course requirements including:
- Pre-course reading material
- Tuition
- Training manuals
- Road codes
- Theory test papers
- New Zealand Drivers' Training Syllabus
- Mirror and backing board.
When do I need to pay?
The course fee is payable in two parts. We require 50% no later than five working days prior to your course start date. When we have received your deposit, we'll forward your pre-course material. The balance is payable on the first day of your course.
Are there any additional costs?
Yes. You may need to pay a hook-on fee to the NZQA framework (if you haven't already done so).
Additional costs are incurred when attaining your `I´ endorsement from the NZ Transport Agency. These include application and vetting fees. You may also need to have a medical examination. And, in some cases, you'll need to re-sit your practical driving test.
What NZQA units does this course cover?
- Unit 3466
- Apply risk reduction techniques while driving
- Unit 14511
- Road transport legislation required of driver education
- Unit 14521
- Observe and analyse a persons driving and determine ways to achieve required performance
- Unit 14523 and 16646
- Develop driver training plans and carry out in-vehicle driver training
- Unit 16647
- Factors that affect peoples learning and their implications for driver educators
- Unit 20179
- Light motor vehicle dynamics and handling characteristics
- Unit 20180
- Hazard detection and response when driving
Can I start work as a Driving Instructor once I've passed the course?
Not straight away. First, you'll need to apply for `I´ endorsement with the NZ Transport Agency.
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