Overview
Other instructors teach courses, such as motor vehicle or motorcycle driving, sailing and navigation, sewing or other courses, which are outside of educational institutions. They are employed by driving schools, fabric retailers and other commercial establishments or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes modelling and finishing school instructors, driver's licence examiners, who are employed by provincial governments and tutors who provide instruction in elementary or secondary school subjects.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Driving instructors
Instruct individuals on proper motor vehicle driving skills and traffic regulations
Demonstrate and explain the handling and mechanical operation of motor vehicles
Supervise individuals during practice driving.
Driver's licence examiners
Conduct road test examinations
Evaluate the driving ability of applicants for driver's licences.
Sewing instructors
Give instruction to students in techniques and skills of sewing, tailoring and dressmaking.
Modelling instructors
Give instruction on modelling techniques for fashion shows and magazine advertising.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,289
$41,712
$64,174
Job openings
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1,773expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Enrollment in or completion of post-secondary school in a related discipline may be required for tutors, secondary and elementary school subjects.
Expertise in the field of instruction must be demonstrated.
Driving instructors must obtain special licensing as a driving instructor in the province of employment.
Certification requirements
Mandatory: You need the following certification to practice as Other instructors in B.C.
- Driving Instructor License
Optional: The following certification are optional to practice as Other instructors in B.C.
- Sail Canada
Driving Instructor License
To work as Driving instructors in B.C., you need the appropriate driving instructor license. Click the link below for more information.
Sail Canada
To work as Other instructors in B.C., you may need to complete a course in Sail Canada. Click the link below for more information.
Work Experience
Work experience required
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.