Career guide — VIC

Become a Driving
Instructor in Victoria.

Licensing in VIC is administered by Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV). Here's exactly what it takes to qualify — then bring your licence straight to ACOFEL and start teaching.

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Licensing steps

How to get licensed
in VIC.

These are the steps Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV) requires to become an authorised driving instructor in Victoria. Requirements are subject to change — always confirm current details with Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV) directly.

  • 1

    Hold a current Victorian driver licence and register with the CPVV User Portal

  • 2

    Complete a TLI41225 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training

  • 3

    Pass a Working with Children Check

  • 4

    Provide identification documents and course completion evidence to CPVV

  • 5

    Pass a criminal and driving history check (no disqualifying offences)

Already instructing on an older qualification?

ACOFEL instructors get $200 off an eligible Certificate IV upgrade course with our training partner.

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Ready to teach in VIC?

Once you're licensed by Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV), apply to ACOFEL and start filling your schedule with learners near you.