About Driver Academy Australia
Driver Academy Australia (DAA) is a Registered Training Organisation, RTO 46350, supporting people who are preparing for careers in motor vehicle driver training.
Professional Driver Education
DAA focuses on practical learning, clear pathway guidance and the instructional capability required in professional driver training.
Driver Academy Australia Pty Ltd, RTO 46350, delivers and assesses TLI41225 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training in South Australia, with Car and Heavy Vehicle specialisations. South Australian licensing requirements remain separate from the qualification.
Practical, Industry-Focused Training
Driver instruction is a practical profession. DAA emphasises practical activities, structured guidance and learning relevant to real driver-training environments.
Trainer Support
DAA provides personalised guidance to help candidates understand pathway requirements, identify where more practice is needed and keep progressing through their agreed training and assessment pathway.
DAA’s Story and Purpose
DAA was built to help prospective driver trainers develop the practical capability, professional judgement and instructional skills needed for responsible driver education. Its approach combines nationally recognised training with South Australian industry knowledge and clear guidance about the separate state licensing pathway.
Training Leadership
Founder Paul Tanner brings more than 40 years of driver-training industry experience. DAA’s current Learner Handbook identifies Paul as CEO, Training Manager and a Licensed Driving Instructor. He has also served as both State and National President of the Australian Driver Trainers Association.
What Makes DAA Different
Experienced Industry Leadership
DAA’s training approach is informed by Paul Tanner’s 40+ years of driver-training experience and long-standing industry leadership.
Practical, Personalised Learning
Training combines practical, industry-relevant learning with personalised guidance and structured support focused on steady progress through training and assessment.
Clear Qualification & Licensing Guidance
DAA clearly explains where the nationally recognised qualification ends and the separate South Australian MDI licensing process begins.
A Practical Training Philosophy
Knowing how to operate a vehicle is not the same as knowing how to teach someone else safely and effectively. DAA emphasises instructional communication, observation, low-risk driving behaviours, professional judgement and clear learner guidance.
This reflects DAA’s commitment to road safety and professional driver education while supporting learners through an agreed training and assessment pathway.
About DAA FAQs
Who leads Driver Academy Australia?
Founder Paul Tanner is identified in DAA’s current Learner Handbook as CEO, Training Manager and a Licensed Driving Instructor. He brings more than 40 years of industry experience and has served as State and National President of the Australian Driver Trainers Association.
What qualification does DAA deliver?
DAA, RTO 46350, delivers and assesses TLI41225 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training in South Australia, including Car and Heavy Vehicle specialisations.
How does DAA support learners?
DAA uses structured learning, practical training and personalised guidance to help learners understand requirements and identify areas needing further work.
Does completing the qualification automatically give me an SA MDI licence?
No. The nationally recognised qualification and the South Australian MDI licence are separate.
Talk to DAA
If you are considering the Car or Heavy Vehicle qualification pathway, or need preparation for the South Australian Regulator Assessment, contact Driver Academy Australia to discuss the most relevant next step.