8212 — Bus and coach drivers

What this occupation covers

Bus and coach drivers drive road passenger-carrying vehicles such as buses, coaches and mini-buses.

Typical duties

checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle before start of journey

drives single- and double-decked vehicle over pre-determined route, complying with traffic regulations and keeping to time schedule

stops and opens and closes doors at pre-arranged places to allow passengers to board and alight, observing regulations concerning the number of passengers carried

may collect fares from passengers and issue tickets or ensure that they use a ticket machine

may plan routes in conjunction with private hirer and assist with loading and unloading of luggage

balances cash taken with tickets sold and may be responsible for cleanliness of vehicle

maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though candidates must be in possession of a full car driving licence. All bus and coach drivers are required to hold the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). This incorporates a theoretical examination and assessed driving. Entrants to the CPC test must be at least 18 years old. NVQs/SVQs in Road Passenger Vehicle Driving are available at level 2.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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