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Occupation targeted under the Workplace Apprenticeship Program

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Job titles

  • auto-driving instructor
  • beauty culture school instructor
  • child safety educator
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Nature of work

Instructors in this unit group teach courses, such as motor vehicle or motorcycle driving, sewing or other courses, which are outside of educational institutions and not job-related. They are employed by driving schools, fabric retailers and other commercial establishments or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes driver's licence examiners, who are employed by provincial governments, and tutors who provide instruction in elementary or secondary school subjects.

Fields of interest

  • Teaching, educating
  • Writing, working in communications and information

Main duties

  • The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
  • - Driving instructors instruct individuals on proper motor vehicle driving skills and traffic regulations, demonstrate and explain the handling and mechanical operation of motor vehicles and supervise individuals during practice driving.
  • - Driver's licence examiners conduct road test examinations and evaluate the driving ability of applicants for driver's licences.
  • - Sewing instructors give instruction to students in techniques and skills of sewing, tailoring and dressmaking.
  • - Modelling and finishing school instructors give instruction on comportment, personal development, make-up application and modelling techniques for fashion shows and magazine advertising.

Main characteristics of the occupation

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Employment requirements

  • * Expertise in the field of instruction must be demonstrated.
  • * Driving instructors must obtain special licensing as a driving instructor in the province of employment.

Skill type

  • Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion

Skill level

  • Technical

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