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.
| Designation | Description | Requisites | Training required |
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| Class 5 | Permits instructor to conduct passenger vehicle training. |
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| GLP | Permits conduct of an ICBC (GLP) – approved driver education course. Also allows the conduct of theory training. | Must hold a valid Class 5/7 or 6/8 instructor licence. | five day or two weekend GLP instructor course. Learn more. |
| Class 6 | Permits instructor to conduct motorcycle training. |
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80 hours. |
| Class 1 | Permits instructor to conduct commercial vehicle (Class 1-4) training. |
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40 hours — After successfully completing or enrolled in a Class 5 training course. |
| Air brake | Permits instructor to conduct air brake training. | Must have 2 years air brake experience. | 35 hours. Learn more. |
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
- Contact us to ensure that you qualify for the designation.
- If you qualify
- for a Class 1, 5 or 6, contact an instructor training facility to enroll in the required training course.
- for a GLP designation, take the GLP instructor course.
- for an air brake designation, you'll need to get an air brake certificate of qualification.
- After completing your training, send the following to ICBC’s Driver Training Unit:
- your completed Application for a Driver Training Instructor’s Licence (MV2412),
- the course completion certificate (issued by the facility), and
- $15 duplicate fee — cheque payable to ICBC.
Mail to:
ICBC Driver Training Industry Support
PO Box 3750
Victoria B.C. V8W 3Y5