BLENDED DELIVERY COURSE

Our blended delivery courses are an extremely popular option that provides you with the time and flexibility to complete this course. Unlike an online course where you are left to your own devices to work through the materials and assessments, an Intelligent Training Solutions blended delivery course combines structured self-paced learning with video classes, webinars, a dedicated student support team and, if required, the option of joining face-to-face classes as much or as little as you require.

Our blended courses allow students to complete the theory components of any subject in the comfort of your own home, office or workplace by providing you with interactive presentations, relevant videos and course materials through the convenience of a well-thought-out and resourced student portal.

You will be invited, not required, to participate in our scheduled webinars. Can’t make one of our live webinars? Don’t worry….. we have you covered as all our webinars are recorded and uploaded to your student portal within 72 hours of delivery, waiting for you to watch them any time, day or night. We also have pre-recorded videos that provide you with clear instructions and information on the requirements of each of your student assessments.

Like with any course, the practical elements of this course still require face-to-face delivery. We are sure that you would agree with us when we say that no practical component of a course, especially when those skills form the basis of your money-making abilities, should ever be taught to a student via remote delivery, webinar or pre-recorded video with the expectation of a student successfully grasping the concepts and outcomes required by their subject.

With that said, like our other delivery options, our blended course will have scheduled face-to-face sessions negotiated between you and your trainer for you to attend. These sessions are also a great way to learn, study, and mingle with our trainers and assessors. This flexibility provided to you in our blended courses will assist you in balancing your work/life commitments while gaining the skills and knowledge from this course.

For more information on how our blended delivery course works, please click on the following link: Blended Delivery Explained.

• Our blended delivery course has been designed for flexible delivery. Practical face-to-face sessions are conducted Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8.00 am and 5.00 pm on a pre-arranged schedule negotiated between yourself and our trainers. The theory components of this course are delivered via scheduled webinars, recorded webinars, recorded video content and interactive presentations. Students enrolling in a blended delivery course can expect to take between 2 to a maximum of 6 months to complete their course.

The actual time required to complete this qualification will depend on your availability for practical driving sessions and your study commitment (the time you can dedicate) to the course.  

Please contact us for information on any other delivery format (full-time or part-time).

It is recommended that you have the following items with you during the course:

1. Working pen and highlighters for use on the course.
2. An active and working email account – is required in order to complete your online (personal study component)
3. Photo ID to confirm your identity is required on your training day. 

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Before enrolling in this course, our enrolment officer will arrange to see you in person or via a video meeting. You will be issued a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for this course during this meeting. The information in our PDS expands on the information found on this web page or information supplied to you over the phone when you first enquired with us. Prior to enrolment, one of our team will walk you through this document highlighting any expectations we will have from you and providing you with the transparency of your commitment to this course.

Prior to enrolling in this qualification, it is recommended that you meet the following requirements as stated by DIT. Before an application for an MDI licence can be approved, you must:

• Hold a current South Australian driver’s licence
• Have held an unconditional car licence for a minimum of two years with no disqualifications in that time
• Have held an Australian licence, or a licence from an approved country, for four years with no disqualifications in that time
• Be a fit and proper person.

Prior to obtaining a Motor Driving Instructor’s Licence (MDI):

• Demonstrate competency as a motor vehicle instructor. This involves*
  • Successfully completing this qualification (TLI41222)*
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Australian Road Rules by completing a road rules theory test for MDI’s – Click here for more information*
  • Successfully complete a regulator assessment – Click here for more information*

*NOTE: With regard to the items above marked by an asterisks (*) these items all need to be completed before applying for an MDI licence. Our trainers and assessor will assist you through this process and, in the case of the last dot point regarding the regulator assessment, provide you with information and a CBT&A / VORT instructor contact on how to prepare for this final third-party assessment. As previously mentioned, the last two dot points (Road Rules Test and Regulator Assessment) are not part of this qualification and are only a requirement of the South Australian system, not the TLI41222 qualification.

It is also important to note that your application with DIT is unlikely to be accepted if you have:

• Been convicted of any sexual, fraud, financial, violent, drug-related or theft offences
• a history of driving offences or licence disqualifications/suspension(s).

QUALIFICATION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

There are no listed or identified entry requirements for this qualification within the National Training Package. An inspection of the units of competency suggests that students wishing to enrol in this qualification should:

1. Possess a current, full and unrestricted Australian driver’s licence
2. Fulfil all of the relevant state or territory regulatory requirements. Please refer to the CPVV website for further information.
3. Have LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) skills equivalent to Level 3 or higher of the ACSF, which identifies adult English language, literacy and numeracy language indicators of competence.

PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to complete an LLN indication assessment before your enrolment is accepted into this course. Please speak with us if you have any concerns about the LLN assessment; we are always happy to help. Students who demonstrate LLN skills that are below a Level 3 can still participate and are expected to successfully complete this course; however, you will be encouraged to join our full-time or part-time course to ensure that our staff can provide you with the LLN support you may require.

It is recommended that participants are 22 years of age; however, participants 18 years or older can undertake this course. Restrictions will apply to anybody between 18 to 22 years of age obtaining your DIA.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Before you enrol into this course, you may wish to check out the student administration section of this website for the terms and conditions you are bound by when you enrol on one of our courses. The information within this section will highlight any expectations we will have from you and provide you with a clear understanding of your required commitment to your enrolled course. To access the student administration portal, simply click here: Student Administration.

To access your enrolment forms terms and conditions, simply click here: Enrolment Terms and Conditions.

This course and employment as a driver trainer involve moderate physical activity, including kneeling and bending. Intelligent Training Solutions does not accept any responsibility for any harm suffered by you as a result of your participation in the course. If you have any special needs (including those in relation to Language, Literacy or Numeracy), a relevant disability or condition, or any other concerns, you should raise these prior to enrolment.

Before enrolling in this course, you must know that the DIT will not issue you with an MDI if:

• Been convicted of any sexual, fraud, financial, violent, drug-related or theft offences
• a history of driving offences or licence disqualifications/suspension(s).

If any of the above concerns you, we recommend speaking with our course coordinator or DIT prior to enrolling in this course.

INDUSTRY RECOMMENDATIONS

The following criteria have been identified as recommended through industry engagement when undertaking this qualification as they reflect the job function of a driver trainer.

Organisations such as independent, small and large established driving schools (inclusive of solo operators) recommend that all participants wishing to become a Qualified Driving Instructor should have:

1. Have reasonable computer skills to create documents such as TAX invoices and, browse the internet to research road rules and regulations, and to communicate with professional associations, industry groups and clubs.NOTE: Computer skills will also be required for our blended delivery and part-time students. Our full-time students will have the support of their trainers and assessment and therefore won’t need computer skills in order to participate and complete this qualification successfully.
2. Provide primary acceptable proof of identification
3. Provide secondary proof of identification
4. Have the ability to drive a manual vehicle without assistance competently. – This requirement is mandated by DIT. Anybody wishing to become a driving instructor will need to know how to drive a manual vehicle
5. Meet the medical standards for licensing of commercial vehicle drivers.
6. Complete an informed consent form provided by DIT
7. Pass a driver history check. Applicants will be checked for serious or frequent traffic offences.

NOTE: Please speak with your enrolment officer if you have any concerns with the recommended industry requirements.

Once you have completed step one, your enrolment officer will submit your enrolment forms to our office. Once received by the office, the following process will be applied:

1. You will receive a confirmation text message from us to inform you that we have received your enrolment form. This text message may take between 1 to 12 hours to arrive and will only be sent Monday through Friday as this message is only transmitted once our team have your enrolment form in hand.
2. During the enrolment process, you will be sent your LLN assessment link and a TAX invoice for the first instalment of your course.
3. Once you have completed your LLN assessment online and made payment on your first installment, our administration team will send you a welcome email together with your username and password for accessing your Learner Portal. 
4. Blended delivery students, our student support team will call you to arrange your first face-to-face appointment with your trainer. If you are a full-time student, your first face-to-face appointment will be on day one of your course.
5. You will then receive a final text message (SMS) informing you that your enrolment has been processed. This final text message will also list the emails we have sent you so that you can be sure that you have received all our correspondence.

Intelligent Training Solutions can provide you with scheduled or flexible student support sessions. Support for this course is available in the following formats and times:

PLEASE NOTE: Responses to email support requests will occur during the times stated above; however, responses may be delayed up to 24 hours. If your support enquiry is urgent, we recommend calling us.

• Assessment of student workbook
• Written assessment
• Observation of simulated and practical activities
• Structured questioning and discussion
• Written or verbal questioning at the completion of each session.

Once you have successfully completed this qualification, you will have gained the skills and knowledge required by a driver trainer (driving instructor) to train a novice learner driver with no prior driving experience to a level whereby they can safely and competently drive on Australian roads. You will also have gained an insight into the licence testing procedures and assessment methods used by DIT CBT&A and VORT instructors to prepare a learner driver for their drive assessment. By completing this course, you will have successfully completed the first stage of your pathway to becoming a DIT registered MDI Driving Instructor.

Stage 2, the final step in becoming a qualified driving instructor, is in addition to the TLI41222 qualification and your studies with Intelligent Training Solutions. The stage 2 process is conducted by DIT. To complete this final step and apply for an MDI (Motor Driving Instructor’s Licence) with DIT and become a qualified registered driving instructor, you will, in addition to this qualification, need to meet the DIT regulatory requirements. This may involve completing additional driving hours specifically targeted at the DIT regulator assessment with a registered CBT&A/VORT instructor. Throughout your time with us, we will provide you with information on how to go about finding a CBT&A / VORT instructor to assist you with this final stage.

EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS

Once you have successfully completed this qualification, it is recommended that those wanting to become a CBT&A or VORT instructor complete the TLISS00162 Driving Instructor Skill Set. This Skill Set provides you with the skills and knowledge required to undertake a driver’s licence assessment. Refer to our TLISS00162 web page for more information.*

For those students wishing to use this qualification and the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course in a higher education setting, you may also be interested in the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment course.

*Please Note: The TLISS00162 Driving Instructor Skill Set Course is only required for those who want to become a CBT&A/VORT assessor and do not hold a current TAE40116 or TAE40122 qualification. There is a considerable waiting period for Adelaide-based trainers to become approved examiners.  Therefore, it may not be worth enrolling in the Skill Set if you are an Adelaide-based trainer. We recommend speaking with your in-car trainer during your course for more information or contacting our national training manager with any questions or concerns. 

CONSIDER A CAREER AS A HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

For students with a heavy vehicle licence and keen to expand their skills within the Transport & Logistics industry, you may want to consider completing the TLI41222 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (Heavy Vehicle Driver Training) course. Direct credit is provided for 6 of the 11 units within the Heavy Vehicle Driver Training qualification to any student who undertakes the course after having enrolled or successfully completed the TLI41222 Car Motor Vehicle Training qualification.

CONSIDER A CAREER AS A MOTORCYCLE RIDER INSTRUCTION

Students who have a motorbike licence and wish to train motorcycle riders may want to consider completing the TLI41222 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (Motorcycle Rider Training) course. Direct credit is provided for 6 of the 9 units within the Motorcycle Rider Training qualification to any student who undertakes the course after enrolling or successfully completing the TLI41222 Car Motor Vehicle Training qualification.

PLEASE NOTE: Recognition of prior learning is only a shortcut to the assessment process. RPL does not exempt any student from completing the assessment requirements for this course. For more information on RPL, please visit our Help Centre.

• You have the right to complain about the performance of our administration services, trainers or assessors.
• You have the right to appeal the assessment decision made by our trainers. Please refer to our appeals policy in this website’s student administration section.
• You can view our complaints and appeals policies by visiting the student administration section of this website.

PLEASE NOTE: Student learner guides are not provided in your course folder; instead, we have contextualised the information of these units into an online presentation that you will have full access to as part of your Learner Portal. Electronic learning and assessment materials are provided to you in PDF, Microsoft Word, and Prezi formats. Replacement course folders are charged at $120.00 (excluding GST) 

In addition to the above, you will be required to supply the following resources:

1. Working pens and highlighters
2. A4 lined workbooks for taking notes
3. An active email address
4. A working computer or laptop with the following programs installed:
   • Microsoft Word 365 or higher – (NOTE: Microsoft’s free OPEN Office software is also acceptable)
   • The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
   • The latest version of Adobe PDF Reader – This is a FREE program available for download online.
   • Access to the Internet (ADSL2+ or 3G is the minimum requirement)
5. USB memory stick (minimum 4 Gig).
6. UV-approved sunglasses, Sunscreen 50+ minimum, Sun hat and suitable shoes for driving. No thongs or bare feet will be allowed in our vehicles.

ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOKS

The following resources are provided to you via PDF file format and are available free of charge as a PDF document from their publishers; however, it is strongly recommended that you consider purchasing printed copies of these textbooks to keep with you throughout the course and in your vehicle, once you become qualified as a driving instructor. Every driving instructor should have a printed copy of the road rules, regulations and testing criteria with them while on the job.

The publications listed in the table below can be purchased directly from the publishers or ordered through the Intelligent Training Solutions online store.

* Prices for the above publications may change without notice.

• Frank’s Engineering Pty Ltd – Website Established in 1986, Frank’s Engineering is a major provider of dual controls and driving school equipment in AUSTRALIA. Unfortunately, Frank’s Engineering is located in Victoria. Driving instructors around Australia send their vehicles to Frank’s engineering.
  

• Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) Professional driving instructors in South Australia must hold an MDI when teaching an unlicensed person to drive a motor vehicle. The DPTI website contains MDI licencing regulations and applicant criteria…

• Service SA centres are one of the main resources used by Driving Instructors to obtain copies of road-related textbooks and student handout materials.

• TLI41222 – Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (TLISS00235 Car Motor Vehicle Driver Training)

PLEASE NOTE: Intelligent Training Solutions aims to issue certificates within 7 to 14 days from the successful completion of your course; HOWEVER, failing to provide our office with your correct USI details, failing to complete any required paperwork, or a failure to pay your invoices on time will delay this process. If you require your certificate urgently for any reason, please inform your program coordinator so that they can attempt to make the required arrangements for you.

Results and/or certificates will only be issued to a student once all enrolment fees have been paid in full, with the exception of those students on a PayRight payment plan (interest-free student loan).

To summarise our cancellation and refund terms and conditions, in short, We are unable to refund monies for students who do not turn up for class. Course fees will not be refunded if received within eight days of your course commencement. Intelligent Training Solutions has already secured the required trainers, training venues, course resources and printed materials for your attendance on the course. Your enrolment has been taken into account during this preparation stage; therefore, course fees WILL NOT be refunded.

Any student who enrols in a course less than eight days from the proposed course commencement date will not receive a refund in accordance with Clause 4.3.

PLEASE decide carefully when enrolling in a course with less than eight days between your enrolment and the commencement of the course. Once your enrolment is processed, all payments made are non-refundable.

NOTE: WITHDRAWING FROM THE COURSE AT THIS STAGE WILL RESULT IN A VACANT POSITION WITHIN THE COURSE AND WILL DEPRIVE INTELLIGENT TRAINING SOLUTIONS AND THE COURSE OF THE REVENUE IT WOULD PROVIDE. 

Click the link above to view our full list of terms and conditions.

Please Note: Enrolling in a part-time course is also an option; however, some basic computer skills will be required if you are considering part-time.