Transform Your Driving Expertise Into a Rewarding Career With TLI41225 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (Car)
At Driver Academy Australia, we don’t just help you become certified—we prepare you for success as a Motor Driving Instructor (MDI) with the business skills to thrive.
With our nationally recognised TLI41225 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (Car) qualification, you’ll gain the expertise to train individuals or groups in cars, heavy vehicles or motorcycles while building a profitable instruction business.
“With the right guidance and support, your driving knowledge can become a rewarding, profitable teaching career that makes Australian roads safer.”
How Is The Course Delivered?
Where Can Your Training Course Take You?
The TLI41225 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (Car) is the latest nationally accredited qualification that defines the skills and knowledge required for road transport trainers. This comprehensive qualification opens doors to a profession that offers both meaningful impact and financial success.
This qualification is for those wanting to become instructors—not for the public to gain a driver’s licence.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to upskill, our programme equips you with everything needed to succeed in this rewarding profession. Join the ranks of our graduates who have built thriving driving instruction businesses while contributing to safer Australian roads.
We understand that balancing training with existing commitments can be challenging. That’s why we offer a flexible blend of face-to-face and online distance learning, allowing you to progress at a pace that works for your lifestyle.
- Course Duration:Â Up to 52 weeks (including holidays)
Note: Please read the Driver Academy Australia Pty Ltd Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.
What Will You Learn?
This comprehensive course develops your expertise in both driving instruction and business operation. You’ll learn to:
- Contribute effectively to learner assessment
- Provide clear, confident work skill instruction
- Follow and implement work health and safety procedures
- Apply and teach low risk car driving behaviours
- Operate commercial vehicles professionally
- Build a sustainable, profitable driving instruction business
How Is The Course Structured?
We believe in practical, relevant assessment that prepares you for real-world success. All learners will be assessed through:
- Observation during on-the-job or role play/simulation scenarios
- Questioning including self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interview assessment
- Structured activities including projects, case studies, presentations, role play, demonstration, and progressive tasks
Our supportive approach ensures you’re fully prepared for each assessment stage, with guidance from our experienced trainers who are committed to your completion.
What Are The Entry Requirements?
We’re committed to making quality training accessible. There are no prerequisites to enter this training programme. However, to ensure your success, Driver Academy Australia screens students according to the following criteria:
- Have a current Driver’s Licence issued by the relevant state
- Have basic computer skills
- Have sound Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills*
- Have good general health and fitness for practicals
*We support students from diverse backgrounds. Learners who don’t fully meet the LLN requirements may still enrol with trainer endorsement and additional support strategies.
What Resources Will Support Your Learning Journey?
Driver Academy Australia provides comprehensive TLI41225 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (Car) learning and assessment suite including:
- Learner Guides
- Assessment Workbooks
- Templates for Projects and other activities
- Simulated resources for assessment pathways
- Assessment plans and documentation
- Diverse case studies and simulations
- Industry-standard materials, tools, equipment and PPE
- Relevant documentation on legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
- Safety-related information and WHS/OHS procedures
- Social diversity and customer service resources
- Access to suitable vehicles meeting state/territory requirements
- Business development resources for establishing your instruction practice
Additional course readings and resources may be recommended by our experienced trainers.
To Complete Your Course, You’ll Need:
Computer/laptop with:
- Internet access (preferably through Google Chrome)
- MS Word and PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Webcam, Microphone and Speakers/Headset
What Are the TLI41225 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training Units?
Car Driving Trainer
Learn how to effectively assess learners' driving skills and experience. Includes designing assessment tools, observing driving performance and providing constructive feedback to ensure learners progress effectively.
This qualification covers 12 units of competency (5 core units and 7 specialist elective units). Our curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure you develop both instructional expertise and business acumen.
Heavy Vehicle Driving Trainer
This qualification covers 11 units of competency (5 core units and 6 specialist elective units). Our curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure you develop both instructional expertise and business acumen.
This qualification covers 11 units of competency (5 core units and 6 specialist elective units). Our curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure you develop both instructional expertise and business acumen.
TAEASS311 Contribute To Assessment
Learn how to effectively assess learners' driving skills and experiences. Includes designing assessment tools, observing driving performance and providing constructive feedback to ensure learners progress effectively.
CORE UNIT
TAEDEL311 Provide Work Skill Instruction
Learn how to develop effective lesson plans and delivery techniques to engage and educate your students, ensuring they develop the necessary competencies to become safe and responsible drivers.
CORE UNIT
TLIF0025 Follow Work Health and Safety Procedures
Learn how to implement road safety principles and adhere to safety protocols during driving lessons to maintain a safe learning environment, manage the risks associated with driving and promote the wellbeing of learners and instructors.
CORE UNIT
TLIG2007 Work in a Socially Diverse Environment
Gain skills to interact positively and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
CORE UNIT
TLII0005 Apply Customer Service Skills
Learn how to provide excellent service to learners, making their learning experience positive and enjoyable.
CORE UNIT
BSBINS309 Maintain Business Records
Develop the skills to maintain accurate and organised business records to ensure regulatory compliance.
ELECTIVE UNIT
TLIC0031 Apply Low-Risk Car Driving Behaviours
Learn and apply low-risk driving techniques to minimise the likelihood of accidents and ensure safe driving practices.
ELECTIVE UNIT
TLIC1051 Operate Commercial Vehicle
Gain knowledge and skills in operating and handling commercial vehicles, to teach those who are pursuing a professional driving career.
ELECTIVE UNIT
TLIL2060 Complete Induction to the Transport Industry
Understand the basics of the transport industry, including regulations and procedures, to ensure compliance and safety in your role as a driver trainer.
ELECTIVE UNIT
TLIL4009 Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development
Develop the skills to effectively manage your time, workload and professional development, ensuring you remain effective and up-to-date in your role to provide high-quality driver training.
ELECTIVE UNIT
TLIM0008 Conduct Car Driver Training
Learn to effectively deliver driver training, guiding learners to develop essential driving skills and knowledge.
ELECTIVE UNIT
TLIM0016 Develop Low-Risk Car Driving Behaviours in Others
Gain skills in teaching and instilling low-risk driving behaviours in students, promoting safe and responsible driving habits.
ELECTIVE UNIT
TLIC0033 Apply Low Risk Heavy Vehicle Driving Behaviours
Gain the skills and knowledge required to teach low-risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours in students. It includes applying relevant legislation to the low-risk operation of a heavy vehicle, inspecting the vehicle, securing the load for low-risk transportation of goods/cargo, and applying low-risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours. It also includes applying low-risk heavy vehicle driving strategies, explaining risk factors that contribute to collisions or incidents when driving a heavy vehicle, and applying heavy vehicle operation and control skills. It applies to heavy vehicle drivers required to apply low-risk operating driving behaviours.
ELECTIVE UNIT
TLIF0005 Apply A Fatigue Risk Management System
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required for heavy vehicle drivers to manage fatigue and to work safely within the Transport and Logistics industry. It includes applying fatigue risk management strategies, identifying and acting on signs of fatigue, operating within a fatigue risk management system, planning and navigating trips, updating and maintaining records, complying with work and rest limits, and implementing appropriate strategies to minimise fatigue during work activities.
ELECTIVE UNIT
TLIM0011 Conduct Heavy Vehicle Driver Training
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct heavy vehicle driver training. It includes preparing for heavy vehicle driver training, demonstrating and instructing required skills techniques and monitoring and maintaining low-risk heavy vehicle driving skills of drivers. It also includes interpreting and applying road rules, debriefing drivers, identifying hazardous situations and implementing contingency plans. Heavy vehicle driver training involves the application of learning principles for different cohorts, instructional methods, training competence and experience, higher-order heavy vehicle driving expertise, navigation skills, road law expertise, routine procedures and regulatory requirements across a range of operational situations and a variety of driving contexts.
ELECTIVE UNIT
TLIM0018 Develop Low Risk Heavy Vehicle Driving Behaviours In Others
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop low-risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours in others. It includes demonstrating applicable low-risk heavy vehicle driving rules, regulations, and strategies to drivers, delivering training on low-risk heavy vehicle driving principles and monitoring and maintaining low-risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours of drivers. It also includes evaluating drivers on their low-risk heavy vehicle driving competence, reviewing the evaluation of driver low risk heavy vehicle driving competence dealing with behavioural barriers to learning, developing heavy vehicle operation and control skills, and interpreting and applying regulatory requirements and road law expertise. It also includes developing higher-order cognitive and technical skills, such as hazard perception, correctly reading a driving environment and responding appropriately, exercising risk management strategies that contribute to low-risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours, and meeting community expectations.
ELECTIVE UNIT
TLIC3003 Drive Medium Rigid Vehicle
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to drive a medium rigid vehicle safely in accordance with the licence requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory road and traffic authority pertaining to medium rigid vehicles. It includes systematically and efficiently controlling vehicle functions, monitoring traffic and road conditions, managing vehicle conditions and performance, and effectively managing hazardous situations.
ELECTIVE UNIT
TAEASS412 Assess Competence
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare for and conduct the competency-based assessment of candidates using nationally recognised training products and validated assessment tools. It involves planning and preparing for the assessment based on the accessed training and assessment strategy and delivery plan. The unit also involves customising the assessment process; preparing candidates to be assessed; and then implementing assessment processes, including recognition of prior learning. Implementing assessment requires gathering quality evidence, making assessment judgements, and recording and reviewing the assessment process.
ELECTIVE UNIT
Investment In Your Future
The TLI41225 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (Car) course is available for an initial deposit:
- $1,500, which covers the first three subjects
We believe that financial considerations shouldn’t be a barrier to your new career. Our flexible payment plan makes this investment in your future manageable and accessible.
Please see our Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.
What Are The Qualification Pathways?
After completing your Certificate IV, you may consider additional training to complement your skills in transport and logistics with courses/units such as:
• TAESS00021 Facilitation Skill Set
• TLISS00162 Driving Instructor Skill Set
• TLISS00233 Heavy Vehicle Driver Training Skill Set
• TLISS00235 Car Motor Vehicle Driver Training Skill Set
• TLISS00241 Fatigue Management Skill Set
Is Recognition Of Prior Learning (RPL) Available?
Yes! Driver Academy Australia has a comprehensive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy to ensure that your prior learning, achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised.
This recognition may help you progress faster through units of competency or potentially receive full credit for certain components, making your pathway to qualification more efficient.
Ready To Transform Your Career?
Join the Driver Academy Australia community of successful Motor Driving Instructors who are building profitable businesses while making Australian roads safer.
Step 1: Register Your Interest
Reach out to us to express your interest in our courses. We will send you an info pack and application form to provide you with all the necessary details.
Step 2: Submit Your Details
Complete the application form and submit your details. Our team will review your application and provide further guidance on the next steps.
Step 3: Access and Enjoy The Course
Once your enrolment is confirmed, you can start accessing the course materials and enjoy a comprehensive learning experience designed to prepare you for a successful career in driver training.