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NOC Sub Group

4216.1 Driving Instructors

Driving instructors teach motor vehicle and motorcycle driving courses that are outside of educational institutions and not job-related.



driving instructor

motorcycle driving instructor







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3
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3



SDM



323



VCHBLS
412121



L1, L4



1+, R



Main Characteristics



Occupations in this group are characterized by the following aptitudes, interests and worker functions as they relate to main duties:

  • General learning ability to understand the principles of driving motor vehicles in order to explain and demonstrate operation of brakes, clutches, gear shifts, automatic transmissions, signals and lights
  • Verbal ability to explain driving techniques to individuals and groups
  • Spatial perception to supervise individuals during practice driving
  • Motor co-ordination and manual dexterity to demonstrate motor vehicle operations
  • Social interest in compiling information to explain and demonstrate the operations of motor vehicles; and to explain traffic regulations and insurance laws
  • Directive interest in instructing individuals and groups on proper motor vehicle driving skills; and in supervising individuals during practice driving
  • Methodical interest in driving to demonstrate techniques, handling and operations of motor vehicles




Vision
4Total visual field

Colour Discrimination
1Relevant

Hearing
2Verbal interaction

Body Position
1Sitting

Limb Co-ordination
2Multiple limb co-ordination

Strength
1Limited




Location
L1Regulated inside climate
L4In a vehicle or cab



Education/Training
1+, R

  • Expertise in the field of instruction must be demonstrated.
  • Driving instructors must obtain special licensing as a driving instructor in the province of employment.



Commercial establishments
Driving schools
Provincial governments
Self-employment



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