Course Overview
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a bus driver. A bus driver drives a bus or coach to transport passengers short and/or long distances on scheduled local and or intercity services over established routes
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Drive a coach or bus to transport passengers safely and on time to scheduled and non-scheduled destinations
- Assist passengers with boarding and luggage
- Handle emergency situations
Module 1: Knowledge Modules
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- Bus driver (driver conductor) theory
- Introduction to the transportation industry
- Concepts and principles of reading and interpreting maps
- Methods, principles and techniques of communication
- Concepts, theories and principles of basic business principles
- Concepts, theories and principles of driving techniques
- Trip/journey management
- Foster and maintain customer relations
- Vehicle roadworthiness and pre/post-trip inspection procedures
- Theories and principles of load securement
Module 2: Health, Safety, Quality and Legislation
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- Theories and principles of relevant legislation, regulations, codes and by-laws
- Concepts, theories and principles of first aid
- Theories, concepts and principles of quality control in transportation
- Concepts, theories and principles of fire fighting
- Theories and principles of HIV and Aids
Module 3: Environment, Energy Efficiency and Ethics
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- Theories and principles of relevant environmental sustainability requirements
- Concepts, theories and principles of energy efficiency
- Theories, concepts and principles of ethics
Module 4: Transport Risk
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- Incidents and accidents
- Breakdowns and mechanical failure
- Medical emergency
- Hi-jacking awareness
- Load loss or spillage
Module 5: Practical Skill Modules
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- Conduct pre and post-trip bus or coach inspection and administer operational documentation and equipment
- Acquire and complete relevant documents and equipment for a trip
- Operate coach or bus safely adhering to road regulations and compliance
- Conduct vehicle manoeuvring to prevent accidents
- Assist passenger with luggage
- Accept and load luggage
- Identify luggage
- Recognise and address emergency situations to protect passengers and property
- Assist disabled passengers
- Assess emergencies and injuries and apply necessary actions
Module 6: Work-Experience Modules
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- Collect equipment required for emergency procedures
- Handle the emergency
- Duration: 12 Months
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- NQF Level 2 and an appropriate vehicle licence
- Senior Bus Driver
- Bus Dispatcher
- Route Planner/Scheduler
- Occupational Certificate: Bus Driver NQF 3
- Accreditation: QCTO
- SAQA ID: 94202
- NQF Level: 3
