Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training

TLI41225

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required for road transport trainers who will be training individuals or groups in cars, heavy vehicles or motorcycles. This qualification is not for the public to gain a driver’s licence.

Job Roles:

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include:

  • car driving trainer
  • heavy vehicle driving trainer
  • motorcycle rider trainer.

Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the relevant specialisation elective unit group selected from the group choice below.

This qualification may meet part of the state/territory licensing and regulatory requirements for certification as a Motor Vehicle Driver Trainer. Candidates will need to refer to the relevant state/territory licensing authority.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Boost (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply customer service skills Core
Contribute to assessment Core
Follow work health and safety procedures Core
Provide work skill instruction Core
Work in a socially diverse environment Core
Apply a fatigue risk management system Elective
Apply fatigue management strategies Elective
Apply low risk car driving behaviours Elective
Apply low risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours Elective
Apply low risk motorcycle riding behaviours Elective
Assess competence Elective
Complete induction to the transport industry Elective
Conduct car driver training Elective
Conduct heavy vehicle driver training Elective
Conduct motorcycle rider training Elective
Design and develop plans for vocational training Elective
Develop low risk car driving behaviours in others Elective
Develop low risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours in others Elective
Develop low risk motorcycle riding behaviours in others Elective
Drive heavy combination vehicle Elective
Drive heavy rigid vehicle Elective
Drive light rigid vehicle Elective
Drive medium rigid vehicle Elective
Drive multi-combination vehicle Elective
Facilitate vocational training Elective
Implement and supervise transport regulations compliance systems Elective
Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle Elective
Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle Elective
Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle Elective
Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle Elective
Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle Elective
Maintain business records Elective
Manage personal work priorities and professional development Elective
Operate commercial vehicle Elective
Provide First Aid Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Driving Instructor

    ANZSCO 451211

    Driving Instructors instruct individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Service Station Attendant

    ANZSCO 621611

    Service Station Attendants sell fuel, lubricants and other automotive accessories, and perform minor maintenance on motor vehicles at service stations.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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