Becoming an accredited driver trainer

In Queensland, you must be accredited as a driver trainer to provide pre-licence driver training for reward.

The requirement for accreditation as a driver trainer is in accordance with the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015.

Making an application

If you live in Queensland and you want to apply to become an accredited driver trainer, you need to meet the following requirements.

Driver licence

You must meet the following requirements:

• hold a valid open driver’s licence from Australia or New Zealand for the vehicle class you want to train
• have held the licence for at least one year right before applying. Check section 27(a) and (b) of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015 for details.

Current training requirements

You must undertake and successfully complete the appropriate approved training course delivered by an approved registered training organisation for the vehicle class/es you wish to be accredited for.

Light vehicle classes (C and CA)

You must have either:

• TLI41222—Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (Specialisation group A - Cars)
• TLISS00235—Car Motor Vehicle Driver Training Skill Set.

Heavy vehicle classes (to specified level)

You must have either:

• TLI41222—Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (Specialisation group B – Heavy Vehicles)
• TLISS00233—Heavy Vehicle Driver Training Skill Set.

Note: Certificate of competency for TLI41222 must include one of the following competency units:

• TLIC2002—Drive light rigid vehicle
• TLIC3003—Drive medium rigid vehicle
• TLIC3004—Drive heavy rigid vehicle
• TLIC3005—Drive heavy combination vehicle
• TLIC4006—Drive multi-combination vehicle.

This competency unit must be listed on the qualification issued by the registered training organisation.

Note: To apply for multi-combination class driver training, you must also hold and present a TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Motorcycle class (R class)

• TLI41222—Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (Specialisation group C - Motorcycles)
• all 3 units of competency below:
• TLIC0035—Apply low-risk motorcycle riding behaviours
• TLIM0013—Conduct motorcycle rider training
• TLIM0020—Develop low-risk motorcycle riding behaviours in others.
• TLISS00234—Motorcycle Rider Training Skill Set.

Motorcycle Q-Ride accredited rider trainer

To deliver the Q-Ride motorcycle graduated licence system as a registered service provider or as an employee of a registered service provider, you need to:

• have completed a Q-Ride rider trainer curriculum training course,
• hold at least one of these qualifications:
• a current driver trainer accreditation to provide driver training for a class R motorcycle
• all 3 units of competency below:
• TLIC0035—Apply low-risk motorcycle riding behaviours
• TLIM0013—Conduct motorcycle rider training
• TLIM0020—Develop low-risk motorcycle riding behaviours in others.
• TLISS00234—Motorcycle Rider Training Skill Set
• TLI41222—Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (Specialisation group C - Motorcycles).

Read more about becoming an accredited rider trainer.

Mutual recognition

If you hold a current interstate or New Zealand driver trainer accreditation it may be recognised and transferred to the equivalent Queensland accreditation for the same vehicle classes. You must apply for recognition of your interstate or New Zealand accreditation and pay the appropriate fees.

Submitting an application prior to completion of training

You can pre-lodge your application without the course certificates. This will allow time for criminal and traffic history checks to be completed. Completed course certificates must be presented within three months from the lodgement date of the application.

Blue Card Requirement

Accredited driver trainers must have a suitability card (blue card) issued by the Queensland Public Safety Business Agency. Find out more about applying for a blue card.

What happens after I apply?

When we get your application, we will check your qualifications and assess whether you are suitable to be an accredited driver or rider trainer.

We will get a criminal history report, including a New Zealand criminal history report if needed, along with your traffic history.

We do not accept criminal history reports issued directly to you by the Queensland Police Service or any third party.

Assessing your criminal and accreditation history

If you have a criminal or accreditation history, we will consider:

• how the offence/s is/are relevant to the role you have applied for
• how long ago the offence/s was/were committed
• any penalty imposed
• is there a pattern of offending.

If we find that your criminal or accreditation history makes you unfit to be an accredited driver trainer, we will refuse your application.

We will look at any charges or offences from any jurisdiction. This will help us decide if we should grant the accreditation, keeping public interest and public safety in mind.

Charged but not yet convicted

We may refuse your application if you have been charged with (but not yet convicted of) a disqualifying offence. A disqualifying offence is an offence under the Criminal Code Act 1899.

Being charged with an offence does not necessarily mean your application will be refused.

We might ask for more details about the charges. Then, we will consider how they relate to the role of an accredited driver trainer before deciding.

Traffic history

Driver trainers must understand and follow regulations. They have legal, moral, and professional duties to know these rules and why they matter. These include guidance, restraint, uniformity, and safety.

It is essential that driver trainers have a sound traffic history record. We may refuse to grant your accreditation if you have an adverse traffic history.

Consideration of other factors

We will consider any relevant information you may want to provide. This might include:

• circumstances that explain your criminal or accreditation offence history
• effect on service availability from your application refusal
• your qualification and work history
• any other material, such as personal references who are aware of your application, criminal history, or accreditation issues.

Approving your application

If your application is approved, an accreditation document will be issued. This will show when your accreditation expires and if any conditions apply.

Application refused

If your application is refused, we will send you a notice which details:

• the decision
• the legislation that applies in making the decision
• the facts relied on in making the decision including any offences considered
• any evidence or other material considered in reaching the decision
• the reasons for the decision, and your rights for a review of and/or appeal against the decision.

Renewing your accreditation

Your application for renewal of your accreditation must be made prior to the expiry date. If your accreditation has lapsed for three months or more, you must reapply. You will need to follow the new application requirements. This includes the current training qualifications.

Insurance

We strongly recommend that businesses involved in providing learner driver training, seek independent professional advice and obtain appropriate levels of insurance to meet their business needs. This includes professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Review by the chief executive

Throughout your accreditation period, you must maintain satisfactory levels of competency. If the chief executive thinks you are not competent to provide training, you might need to prove your skills to their satisfaction.

Refer to schedule 1, part 1, sections 3 and 4 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015.

Vehicle to be used for training and assessment

Vehicles you use for pre-licence driver training must comply with section 29 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management —Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015.

You should ensure that any vehicle provided by the learner driver for training purposes must be typical of the class and meet the minimum standards for test vehicles as described in the Q-SAFE Driver Licence Assessment Policy.

For more information contact your nearest transport and motoring customer service centre.

Registered training organisations

The Australian Skills Quality Authority is the national body that regulates vocational education and training in Australia. The Australian Skills Quality Authority registers training organisations and accredits courses. If you have complaints about a registered training organisation or its training quality, contact the Australian Skills Quality Authority directly.