Potential earnings
£48,952.06
Driving instructors co-ordinate and undertake the instruction of people learning to drive cars, motorcycles, buses, fork-lifts and haulage vehicles.
Main tasks
- Advises pupil when to apply for theoretical and practical driving tests and familiarises them with test procedures and standards.
- Familiarises pupil with the Highway Code and different road and traffic conditions.
- Explains driving techniques and assists pupil with difficulties.
- Plans lessons in accordance with the needs and abilities of individual pupils.
- Checks instruction and learning standards and discusses teaching plans with other instructors.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£32,174.99
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Skills & knowledge
The top 5 most important skills and knowledge requirements relevant to this career.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labour relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 4% |
| Level 1 | 21% |
| Level 2 | 22% |
| Level 3 | 30% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 11% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 7% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 2% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 2% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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