Description
Other instructors teach courses, such as motor vehicle or motorcycle driving, sailing and navigation, sewing or other courses, which are outside of educational institutions. They are employed by driving schools, fabric retailers and other commercial establishments or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes modelling and finishing school instructors, driver’s licence examiners, who are employed by provincial governments and tutors who provide instruction in elementary or secondary school subjects.
Job Titles
- Driver’s license examiner
- Driving instructor
- Modelling instructor
- Motorcycle driving instructor
- Sewing instructor – non-vocational
Main Duties
- Instruct individuals on proper motor vehicle driving skills and traffic regulations
- Demonstrate and explain the handling and mechanical operation of motor vehicles
- Supervise individuals during practice driving.
- Conduct road test examinations
- Evaluate the driving ability of applicants for driver’s licences.
- Give instruction to students in techniques and skills of sewing, tailoring and dressmaking.
- Give instruction on modelling techniques for fashion shows and magazine advertising.
Workplaces
- Commercial establishments
- Driving schools
- Provincial governments
- Self-employment
- Territorial governments
Work Environment
- Indoor, environmentally controlled
- In an enclosed vehicle or equipment
- Outside, exposed to weather
- Sound and noise
- Vibration
Physical Demands
- Sitting
- Standing
- Handling material manually
- Making repetitive motion
Requirements
- Enrollment in or completion of post-secondary school in a related discipline may be required for tutors, secondary and elementary school subjects.
- Expertise in the field of instruction must be demonstrated.
- Driving instructors must obtain special licensing as a driving instructor in the province of employment.
- Certification by the Canadian Yachting Association may be required for sailing and navigation instructors.
Skills
- Instructing
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Oral Communication: Active Listening
- Persuading
- Social Perceptiveness
Abilities
- Depth Perception
- Far Vision
- Memorizing
- Multi-Limb Coordination
- Night Vision
Personal Attributes
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Independence
- Leadership
Similar Occupations
- College and other vocational instructors (41210)
- Secondary school teachers (41220)
- Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (41221)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be Moderate for other instructors (NOC 43109) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Other instructors in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Other instructors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 45%
- Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 26%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 16%
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 9%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 50% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 50% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 28% of other instructors work all year, while 71% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 34% of other instructors are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 40% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 60% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 6% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 8% for all occupations
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $17.00 | $25.00 | $28.00 |
| Canada | $15.00 | $20.00 | $31.50 |
Training
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Certifications
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