General Description
BUS AND COACH DRIVERS drive buses and coaches to transport passengers over established and special routes.
Indicative Skill Level
ANZSCO Skill Level: 4
In Australia the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- 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.
Task Information
- 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
Occupations in this group:
（1）731211 BUS DRIVER
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
（2）731212 CHARTER AND TOUR BUS DRIVER
Drives a coach to transport passengers on sightseeing, educational and other tours. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisation: Coach Tour Driver
（3）731213 PASSENGER COACH DRIVER
Drives a coach to transport passengers long distances on scheduled intercity services over established routes. Registration or licensing is required.