Ontario Safety League - Basic Driving Instructor - February 1 to 26, 2016

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Basic Driving Instructor course information from Ontario Safety League, dated February 1 to 26, 2016. The four-week, 140-hour program is designed to meet Ministry of Transportation, Ontario education requirements for a Driving Instructor Licence, covering both classroom instruction and in-vehicle training. Learning outcomes focus on communication, lesson planning, student evaluation, defensive driving practices, and compliant knowledge of highway rules, including the Highway Traffic Act. It outlines format, resources, evaluation, certification, fees, prerequisites, course dates, and registration steps, plus contact details for the registrar.

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How to Become a Driving Instructor in Ontario

ONTARIO SAFETY LEAGUE Basic Driving Instructor – February 1 to 26, 2016 Next Course Available February 1, 2016 – Click here to read more: Basic Driving Instructor Basic Driving Instructor Course Description Intense and challenging, the course prepares the graduate to train novice drivers’ in-vehicle and requires dedication with full time class attendance and some preparation at home each evening. This four-week course is designed to satisfy the educational requirements set out by the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario to qualify for a Driving Instructor Licence. Licensed instructors are qualified to teach the in-vehicle portion of the MTO Beginner Approved Driver Education Course. For further information please contact our Registrar, Merle Fourie: [ph: 905-625-0556 Ext 226 or email: mfourie@osl.org](ph: 905-625-0556 Ext 226 or email: mfourie@osl.org) [Course Content](Course Content: The curriculum consists of two segments:)[: The curriculum consists of two segments:](Course Content: The curriculum consists of two segments:)[ ](Course Content: The curriculum consists of two segments:)[In-class](In-class)–[98 hours includes](98 hours includes) 􀁸 Communication skills; 􀁸 Presentation skills; 􀁸 Basic lesson planning; 􀁸 Rules and regulations; 􀁸 Novice driver evaluation; 􀁸 Knowledge of Highway Traffic Act 􀁸 Knowledge of Defensive Driving techniques In-vehicle–42 hours includes 􀁸 Driver evaluation above G2 level; 􀁸 Development of technical in-vehicle manoeuvring skills; 􀁸 Development of skills to teach driving knowledge and skills to novice drivers. 2. Learning Outcomes Graduates will be able to give acceptable skill performance and knowledge feedback in the following general areas: 􀁸 Communication skills; 􀁸 Setting student learning objectives; 􀁸 Measuring student learning; 􀁸 Instructional skills; 􀁸 Lesson planning; 􀁸 In-vehicle driving performance; 􀁸 Demonstrating competent, safe and defensive driving practices. Format Classroom – formal & informal instruction, workshops & practical exercises In-vehicle – formal & informal instruction, assessment for technical, teaching & driving skills Resources Materials – Participant and workshop materials, Reference – Highway Traffic Act, MTO Driver Handbook, selection of curricula. Evaluation Full attendance, classroom and in-vehicle teaching performance, assignments and lesson planning, presentations and tests, overall participation. Certification OSL’s Basic Driving Instructor certificate satisfies the course requirement to obtain a Driver Instructor Licence from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. Prerequisites Four (4) consecutive years of driving experience, ‘G’ license at time of application and nodemerit points. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) *See outline below of items to be completed at the DriveTest Centre 3. Duration 140 hours (20 days); 98 hours in-class and 42 hours in-vehicle. Course Dates 2016: February 1–26*, April 18–May 13, July 18–August 12*, October 17 – November 11 *Schedule adjustment for Public holiday Fees: Tuition: $2,445 .15 (HST Exempt) and Books: $84 .85+GST (Total: $2,534 . 24) GUIDE ON HOW TO BECOME A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR IN ONTARIO: To become a qualified driving instructor in Ontario, the Ministry of Transportation requires successful completion of the approved MTO driving instructor course. The Ontario Safety League has been turning out top quality Driving Instructors for many years. Our Instructors are the best in the industry. Call Ontario Safety League at 905-625-0556 and ask for our Registrar (Merle). 􀁸 Register by completing our OSL Student Registration form and fax, scan and send by email, mail or drop by the OSL offices. *Call into any DriveTest Centre 􀁸 Pay the standard fee for a Driving Instructor Application 􀁸 Take the knowledge test (Road signs & Rules of the Road) and Vision test 􀁸 Book a road test Visit your local poli

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What is the purpose of the Basic Driving Instructor course in Ontario?

The course prepares graduates to train novice drivers and satisfies Ontario Ministry of Transportation educational requirements to qualify for a Driving Instructor Licence.

What topics are covered in the classroom and in-vehicle segments?

Classroom training includes communication, presentation, lesson planning, rules and regulations, novice driver evaluation, and Highway Traffic Act knowledge plus defensive driving techniques. In-vehicle training includes evaluation above G2 level and developing technical manoeuvring and teaching skills.

What are the prerequisites to enroll, and what is the course duration?

Prerequisites include four consecutive years of driving experience, a valid “G” licence at application time, and no merit points. The course duration is 140 hours (20 days): 98 hours in-class and 42 hours in-vehicle.

Sep 18, 2026

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