About the course

About the course

Equip yourself with the skills to train others to drive a motor vehicle.  In our road transport and logistics course you will acquire the best methods to design, construct and deliver lesson plans. You will learn in a very positive learning environment, which includes a variety of class time, online learning and extensive on-road training.  You will also gain skills to run your own business, customer service, basic bookkeeping, marketing and safety procedures. 

With our road transport and logistics course, you will receive the guidance of highly skilled and respected instructors.

You will study:  

  • The art of car control through verbal instruction
  • How to safely use the dual control systems in driving school vehicles
  • How to physically take control of the situation during an emergency

As a Driving Instructor, you will be qualified to teach and prepare clients in obtaining a Victorian drivers licence (in vehicles under 4.5 tonne) for your own business or registered driving schools. Work in this field can be challenging as well as flexible enabling you to determine your own working hours. Ideal work for people with school aged children, retirees, return to work adults and work transition situations.    

Course Details

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Intake Dates & Course Length


Part time: 19 weeks (the time taken to complete this course can be less and this will vary depending on your input)

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16 Jul 2024
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Career Outcomes


  • Driving Instructor  
  • Small business operator
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Entry Requirements


You must:

  • hold a current full Victorian or Australian driver’s licence
  • complete a 30 minute independent driving evaluation to determine your suitability for the course (bookings made on completion of your application form and before you have paid) - this comes at an additional cost
  • complete a diagnostic assessment at Box Hill Institute to a satisfactory entry level
  • be proficient in written and spoken English
  • have basic computer skills and access to the internet and "Microsoft Teams"
  • apply for a Unique Student Identifier Number

It is the Safe Transport Victoria (STV) requirement when you apply for your Driver's Instructor Authority (DIA) on completion of this course, you must have a:

  • Current Working with Children Check
  • National Police Record Check
  • Medical check

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW - to assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Pathways & Accreditation


You may wish to study further modules and gain your Certificate IV in Training and Assessment,  which will enable you to train others. Taking extra modules in other courses will allow you to teach truck drivers or motorcyclists.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4

Fees & Finance Options


This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.

Government Subsidised ConcessionGovernment Subsidised StandardFull Fee
Tuition Fee$395$1,975$5,135
Service & Amenity Fee$268$268$268
Material Fee$415$415$415
Retain Course Items$0$0$0
Total Course Estimate$1,078$2,658$5,818
Payable Estimate (at commencement)$1,078$2,658$5,818

Service & Amenity Fee may vary depending on course commencement and enrolment duration. Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2024 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

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