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Major Group: 7 – Machinery Operators and Drivers | Sub-Major Group: 73 – Road and Rail Drivers | Minor Group: 731 – Automobile, Bus and Rail Drivers | Unit Group: 7312 – Bus 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.
Skill Level 4 : Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or
– AQF Certificate II or III.
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Specialisations
Minibus Driver
School Bus Driver
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Description: Drive buses and coaches to transport passengers over established and special routes.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
– In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
– In New Zealand:
NZ Register 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.
Tasks
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
Other occupations in this Unit Group
731212 – Charter and Tour Bus Driver
731213 – Passenger Coach Driver