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How to become an NRMA Driving Instructor

Below is all the information you'll need to get you started.

To become an NRMA Driving Instructor, you'll need to go a little further to prove yourself. However, once you do, NRMA doubts you'll want to turn back.

To become an NRMA instructor in NSW or the ACT, you must hold an Instructor Licence and undertake an application interview process. The Instructor Licence is provided by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) and requires a series of completed documents, checks and tests.

The NRMA application process will differ according to whether you're a licensed or unlicensed driving instructor.

Licensed Driving Instructors

As an existing Licensed Driving Instructor you won't be required to submit a Letter of Eligibility, undertake the Instructor Training Course or complete an Impart Knowledge Test. However, you will be required to undertake additional training to meet NRMA Safer Driving School's quality standards. 

To become one of NRMA's Driving Instructors

1. Obtain a Letter of Eligibility (if you don't have an existing Driving Instructor Licence). You must obtain a Letter of Eligibility from the RTA before applying for an NRMA Driving Instructor position.
   
   The RTA Letter of Eligibility will require you to complete a series of documents, checks and tests. For more details, visit the RTA Website.

2. Submit your resume. The second step is to apply for an NRMA Driving Instructor's position. Simply email your cover letter and resume (please indicate whether you're a licensed Driving Instructor) to safer.driving@mynrma.com.au

3. Undergo an interview. If you have the requisite skills and experience, you may be contacted for an interview with NRMA Safer Driving School management. A second interview may also take place with the Franchise Driving School. 
   
   As part of this process, you will also need to take a practical driving assessment and complete a Working With Children Check (the latter is a legislative requirement).
4. Complete the Instructor Training Course. You must complete an Instructor Training Course and pass Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics with an approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO). This is also a legislative requirement. See the list of Approved RTO's for Driving instructors. Please note that NRMA Safer Driving School has a preferred RTO that will provide the Certificate IV Course.
   
   The NRMA Driving Instructor course will be offered to you if you successfully complete the interview process. The course with the NRMA approved RTO provider includes a combination of theory and practical assessments. 
   
   This course is full time and uses competency based training techniques. Depending on your progress you can usually expect the course to be conducted over 2 weeks. Some candidates may be offered flexible payment options.
   
   Once you've completed your course including your Impart Knowledge Test  and paid your RTA licence fee, you will receive a Driving Instructors Licence, which is valid for 5 years.
5. Induction. Lastly, you will need to take a formal Induction with NRMA. If you are a Licensed Driving Instructor, this process will only take 2 days. If you are an Unlicensed Driving Instructor, you will need to do a longer formal Induction, which is part of the Instructor Training Course.