Driver training
Upgrade your driver training instructor's licence
If you hold an instructor’s licence, you can add additional designations for different types of vehicle training.
Types of training designations
Designation | Description | Requirements | Training |
|---|---|---|---|
Class 5 | Permits instructor to conduct passenger vehicle training. | A valid Class 5 driver's licence (must have held for at least 3 years) Class 4 medical standards | One-on-one training (85-hours) or group training (100-105 hours) |
GLP | Permits conduct of an ICBC (GLP) – approved driver education course. Also allows the conduct of theory training. | A valid Class 5/7 or 6/8 instructor licence | 5 day or 2 weekend GLP instructor course |
Class 6 | Permits instructor to conduct motorcycle training. | A valid Class 6 driver’s licence (must have held for at least 3 years) Class 4 medical standards | 80 hours |
Class 1 | Permits instructor to conduct commercial vehicle (Class 1-4) training. | A valid Class 1 driver’s licence (must have held for at least 3 years) Must have held a driver’s licence for at least 5 years Class 1 medical standards | 40 hours — after successfully completing or enrolled in a Class 5 training course |
Air brake | Permits instructor to conduct air brake training. | 2 years air brake experience | 35 hours |
Have you recently completed a medical evaluation?
If you have completed a medical within the past year for your Class 1 driver's licence, ask your doctor to send us a copy and we'll review it. It may not be necessary for you to have another medical evaluation.
Steps to add a designation
1. Contact us to ensure that you qualify for the designation.
2. Complete the required training.
If you qualify for:
A Class 1, 5 or 6, contact an instructor training facility to enroll in the required training course
A GLP designation, take the GLP instructor course
An air brake designation, you'll need to get an air brake certificate of qualification
3. After completing your training, submit the following:
Your completed Application for a Driver Training Instructor’s Licence (MV2412)
The course completion certificate (issued by the facility)
$15 duplicate fee — cheque payable to ICBC
The application, certificate and fee should be mailed to:
ICBC Driver Training Industry Support
PO Box 3750
Victoria BC V8W 3Y5