Driver training
Become a driver certification facility
Interested in certifying drivers? As a driver certification facility, you have the authority to assess drivers under your training program. Drivers who are certified can receive an exemption from testing by an ICBC driver examiner.
Having a business relationship with ICBC
As a driver certification facility, you enter into a written agreement with ICBC to certify drivers. This is an important role and business relationship because you are helping ICBC with its goal to put safe drivers on the road.
The written agreement outlines the program requirements and the standards for eligibility (i.e., instructor qualification, requisites of trainees), driver assessments, and course curriculum.
Getting started
Before you apply, start by learning about the requirements for the type of certification you are interested in:
Steps to becoming a facility
Contact us to request an application package be mailed to you.
Once you are familiar with the requirements of the driver certification program you'd like to offer, follow these steps:
Complete the application package
Commercial vehicle package — it includes:
written agreement with ICBC
office and classroom list
personnel list
driving inspector contact list
assessment procedures manual
Division 27 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations.
Motorcycle skills package — it includes:
written agreement with ICBC
course approval guide
office and classroom list
personnel list
Motorcycle Skills Student Evaluation form
driving inspector contact list
assessment procedures manual
Division 27 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations.
Prepare a course curriculum
You will need to prepare a course curriculum and include it with your application.
Your curriculum must include the subjects listed in Schedule C–Curriculum Standards of these agreements:
Motorcycle Skills Facility Agreement — Use the Motorcycle Skills Training Course Approval Guide to help you develop your motorcycle skills course.
Conduct your pilot course
Once your application and curriculum are approved, you will receive interim approval to conduct a pilot course.
A pilot course is an opportunity for you to try out your course with actual students. One of our driving school inspectors will provide comments and may give suggestions to improve your course.
After the pilot course evaluation, you will receive a signed copy of the Driver Certification Facility Agreement which gives you authority to train and assess drivers.