- Framework:
- Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driving (Bus and Coach)
- Level:
- 2
The purpose of this framework is to train and upskill the existing workforce to the industry recognised standard of competency for professional Bus and Coach Drivers.
As a Foundation Apprentice you will be able to work for a large UK wide operator, municipal operator or a family business. You will learn safe and fuel efficient driving techniques and will develop customer service skills to increase customer loyalty and keep businesses running.
There is no need to have a driving licence upon entry to the Apprenticeship though it would be expected that it would be obtained during the Apprenticeship. However, to be granted a provisional Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) driving licence an individual will have to meet the medical standards required of a PCV driver as set down by DVLA.
Drivers cannot train for the PCV licence and Driver CPC until they are 18 or older. At the age of 18, PCV drivers cannot drive all routes and must usually wait till the age of 21 to be allowed to drive on major bus or coach routes.
Pathway options and levels
Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driving (Bus and Coach) - Level 2
Pathway 1: Supports the job role of Bus or Coach Driver
Further information
Duration
Level 2: 12 months
Progression routes
On successful completion you will be qualified to work as bus or coach driver.
This apprenticeship forms the basis of a progression ladder should you want to develop a careers in the industry. Further progression in the industry from the role of bus or coach driver could be to team leader scheduler supervisor driving instructor.
You might progress on to the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driving Instruction or to team leading or management qualifications.
Further progression beyond level 3 could be to management roles within the bus and coach industries or management qualifications at level 4 and above.
Qualifications
Level 2: NVQ Diploma in Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driving (Bus and Coach)
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 2
You must have a keen interest in working in the bus or coach industries, and the willingness to work shifts and understand the importance of customer service.
You will need basic literacy and numeracy skills on which this Apprenticeship will build.
As a guide, applicants may come from a range of routes including:
- work or work experience
- training and/or experience which could include a portfolio showing what they have done achieved foundation learning at level 1
- achieved any of the Essential Skills Wales successfully completed a Young Apprenticeship
- any of the (14-19) Diplomas or Welsh Baccalaureate
- vocational or academic qualification(s) such as one or more GCSEs.
Level 2: No formal entry requirements.
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