Individuals currently holding a valid Instructor's Licence may upgrade their licence in order to conduct more advanced driver education.

GLP designation

• Enables the instructor to conduct an ICBC-Approved Driver Education Course which includes the theory and practical components of the approved course

• Also permits the conduct of theory training offered outside of an approved course

Prerequisites:

• Completion of a five (5) day GLP Instructor's Course; a Graduated Licensing Program Instructor Course Completion Certificate (MV2488) is issued upon completion

Theory designation

• Enables the instructor to conduct theory (in-class) training
• Does not permit the conduct of an ICBC-Approved Driver Education Course.  An instructor must obtain a GLP designation in order to do so.

Prerequisites:

• Completion of a Defensive Driving Course for Instructors at an authorized Instructor Training Facility; a certificate is issued by the Facility upon completion

Commercial Vehicle (Class 1-4 designation)

• Enables the instructor to conduct training to those wishing to obtain a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 British Columbia Driver's Licence.  Description of Licence Types
• Enables the instructor to conduct training to those wishing to obtain a class 1, 2, 3 or 4 British Columbia Driver's Licence.  Description of Licence Types
• Currently, new applications for a high class designation do not allow for individuals to obtain class 2, 3 or 4 as separate designations.  An individual must apply for a class 1 designation which automatically gives an instructor a class 1 through 4 designation

Prerequisites:

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Have held a class 1 driver's licence for a period of 3 years; and have held a class 5 driver's licence for at least 5 years
• Must complete an additional 40 hours of instructor training at an authorized Instructor Training Facility; a completion certificate is issued by the facility upon completion

How to Apply

Submit the following to the Driver Training & Assessment Standards:

• Completed Application for a British Columbia Driver Training Instructor's Licence (MV2412) form
• $15.00 fee
• A Completion Certificate issued by the Facility