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Apprenticeship in Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driving - Bus and Coach
College
Employer Responsive
Qualifications required
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 until the age of 21 to be allowed to drive on major bus or coach routes. The candidate’s job role and range of activities will need to meet the qualification requirements.
Course Length
This depends on individual circumstances and experience, but most apprentices will complete the framework within 12 months
Venue
In your workplace
Session Time
TBA
Days Running
TBA
Start Date
The programme may be started at any time of the year
Course Hours
Flexible
Apprenticeship in Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driving - Bus and Coach
Description
The purpose of this framework is to train new entrants in and upskill the existing workforce to the industry recognised standard of competency for professional Bus and Coach Drivers.
Intermediate Apprentices at Level 2 will be able to work for a large UK wide operator, municipal operator or a family business. They will learn safe and fuel efficient driving techniques and will develop customer service skills to increase customer loyalty and keep businesses running.
This Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) comprises of:
1. Competence Based Element - Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driving (Bus and Coach) (QCF)
2. Technical Certificate - Level 2 Award in Knowledge for a Professional Bus or Coach Driver
3. Functional Skills - Communication Level 1, or Key Skills - Communication Level 1
Application of Number Level 1, or Key Skills - Application of Number level 1.
For Apprentices taking this apprenticeship, employed status is the preferred route. Employed Status means that in order to complete the Intermediate Apprenticeship, the candidate must be employed by an employer working in the sector.
Progression
On completion of the level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in PCV Driving (Bus and Coach) successful apprentices will be qualified to work as bus or coach drivers.
The apprenticeship forms the basis of a progression ladder for those wanting to develop their careers in the industry. Further progression in the industry from the role of bus or coach driver could be to working as a team leader,
scheduler, supervisor, or driving instructor.
Further progression could be to management roles within the bus and coach industries or management qualifications at Level 4 and above.
Additional Information
Please contact Brian Turnbull on 0795 830 6528, 01482 329943 ext 3410, or at bturnbull@hull-college.ac.uk.
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