Bus Driver
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Machinery Operators and Drivers
Classification
- Major group
- 7Machinery Operators and Drivers
- Sub-major group
- 73Road and Rail Drivers
- Minor group
- 731Automobile, Bus and Rail Drivers
- Unit group
- 7312Bus and Coach Drivers
Description
Drives a bus to transport passengers short distances on scheduled intra-city services over established routes. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisations
- Minibus Driver
- School Bus Driver
Unit group
7312 · Bus and Coach DriversDescription
Bus and Coach Drivers drive buses and coaches to transport passengers over established and special routes.
Skill level
Australia
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
New Zealand
NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4) At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- stopping at set locations to pick up and set down passengers
- opening and closing doors before and after passengers board or alight
- controlling lighting, heating and ventilation on buses
- collecting fares and giving change and tickets, and monitoring electronic entry
- advising passengers on destinations
- maintaining conduct of passengers
- may use public address systems to provide information and tour commentaries for passengers
- may assist coach passengers with baggage and accommodation bookings
- may maintain, service and clean coaches