Bradford

1. The first two weeks are spent undergoing training to pass your PCV Theory Test – you will then move on to pass your PCV practical test.

2. The second two weeks are spent on intensive training in other skills to enable you to become a professional bus driver. This involves a range of activities, including:

• Operating a ticket machine
• Experience of different types of buses
• Understanding bus schedules
• Gaining route knowledge
• Skills in customer care
• Defensive driving
• Disability awareness

The training programme does not end when you leave the training school – you will be assigned a Mentor or Buddie who works with you during your early weeks on the job to offer support and encouragement, share experience and iron out any problems.

When you are in our training school and in your first few months at work, as you develop your skills further you gather evidence to earn a National Vocation Qualification (NVQ) – a nationally recognised qualification.
Currently, about 70% of our drivers are trained to this standard – with more working towards this qualification.