How do I become a bus driver
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Bus Driver generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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There has been strong employment growth in this industry in recent years. There are currently 33,000 people employed as a Bus Driver in Australia, compared to 25,300 five years ago. Bus Drivers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
If you’re planning a career as a Bus Driver, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Driving Operations. This course addresses a range of topics including fatigue management strategies, map reading and navigation, loading and unloading safety and completing relevant documentation. You could also consider a Certificate III in Driving Operations.
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Further reading
Most popular transport and logistics courses
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- Bachelor of Aviation Management
- Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
- Bachelor of Health Science
- Bachelor of Hospitality Management
- RIIVEH307F Operate a Heavy Rigid Vehicle
- TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations
- TLIB0002 Carry Out Vehicle Inspection
- TLIC3003 Drive Medium Rigid Vehicle
- TLIC3004 Drive Heavy Rigid Vehicle
- TLIF0005 Apply a Fatigue Risk Management System
- TLIF2010 Apply Fatigue Management Strategies
- TLIH3002 Plan and Navigate Routes
- TLILIC2014 Licence to Drive a Light Rigid Vehicle
- TLILIC2015 Licence To Drive A Medium Rigid Vehicle
- TLILIC2016 Licence To Drive A Heavy Rigid Vehicle
- TLISS00157 Road Transport Driver Skill Set
Bus Driver careers
A Bus Driver operates vehicles transporting passengers to various destinations. You might drive a local route with multiple stops or take passengers on longer journeys intrastate or interstate. Bus Drivers might also specialise in a particular type of bus driving such as operating school buses or shuttle buses. Your role may involve checking passenger tickets or pre-paid travel cards.
Bus Drivers should be able to work to a schedule and ensure their passengers arrive at a destination on time. You should be a safe driver and be able to focus for long periods of time. Bus Drivers should have good customer service skills and you’ll need to able to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds.
