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"I" Endorsement Driver Instructor Training Course

Our "I" Endorsement Driving Instructor Training Course will put you in the hot seat with an exciting job training our nation's drivers. You’ll gain the qualification needed to apply for an "I" endorsement which allows you to professionally teach drivers in New Zealand.

If you enjoy driving and like helping people to achieve important milestones in their life, a career as a driving instructor could be perfect for you!

Features

Approved by the NZ Transport Agency, the "I" Endorsement Driving Instructor Training Course is based on NZQA unit standards, is completed over eight days and includes:

Pre-course reading (essential for your success)
In-class theory-based training and assessments
Demonstrations and practical in-vehicle coaching techniques
Practical appraisals of your tuition and assessment skills

Once you've successfully passed this course, you’ll be able to apply for the "I" Endorsement and start work as a Driving Instructor.

After the course

You'll have an in-depth knowledge of New Zealand's driver licensing system, road rules and an overview of the legal aspects governing the driver training industry.

You'll have learned tangible Driver Instructor teaching skills, including:

Different learning techniques
Dynamics of light motor vehicles
Laws of physics governing vehicle motion and inertia
Hazard detection and response
Driver analysis
Developing driver training plans

Pricing

Auckland

(8 days)

$3,750*

Christchurch and Wellington

(1 day + correspondence)

$3,155*

* Excludes GST

NZQA units covered

Unit 3466 - Apply risk reduction techniques and strategies while driving
Unit 14511 - Describe knowledge required by driver educators of road transport legislation
Unit 14521 - Observe and analyse a person's driving and determine ways to achieve required performance
Unit 14523 and 16646 - Develop and follow through on individual driver training plans and carry out in-vehicle driver training
Unit 16647 - Describe implications for driver educators of factors that affect people's learning
Unit 20179 - Describe light motor vehicle dynamics and handling characteristics
Unit 20180 - Demonstrate knowledge of hazard detection and responses

Driver Instructor Course enrolment

Enrolment requirements

You'll need to have held a full New Zealand driver's licence for two years or more.

Once you've passed the course you'll need to be assessed by NZ Police 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, you can discuss this with us - or the NZ Transport Agency - prior to enrolling in the course.

If you hold an overseas licence and would like to attend the course, please call NZ Transport Agency on 0800 822 422 to find out further information.

Fee

The course fee is payable in two parts. We require a 50% deposit no later than ten 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. Your course fee covers all aspects of the course, including:

Pre-course reading material
Tuition
Training manuals
Road codes
Theory test papers
New Zealand Drivers' Training Syllabus
Mirror and backing board.

Note that you'll also need to apply for the "I" Endorsement through NZ Transport Agency when you pass the course. It's an extra cost which includes application and vetting fees. You may need a medical examination and/or to re-sit your practical driving test. Other additional costs include the cost of receiving your Fit and Proper assessment by the NZ Police.

Driver Instructor courses

Course dates/times will run subject to sufficient bookings. Courses can provided as eight day block courses, or one day introductory courses followed by self paced learning and follow up assessment. Please contact Belinda on 0800 223 748 or 09 966 8945 to talk about upcoming courses.

Auckland courses

Course number	Dates	Time	Enrolment
Auckland
DA0112	February 2012: Tue 28, Wed 29, Thu 1, Fri 2, Tue 6, Wed 7, Thu 8, Fri 9	8.30am - 5.00pm	Feb 20 2012
Wellington
DW0214	February 2012:
Christchurch
DC0411	February 2012: Wed 15	TBC	Jan 16 2012