NSW Driver Authority for Bus/Coach Drivers

Any person wishing to drive a public passenger vehicle in NSW must complete a Driver Authority Training Course endorsed by the NSW Ministry of Transport.

They must also complete an application process established by the Ministry of Transport.

You must:

• Complete a Ministry of Transport Driver Authority Application form
• Provide photo ID and a copy of their drivers licence
• Have a medical assessment undertaken
• Provide evidence of the successful completion of training
• Pay the prescribed fees
• Upon receipt of the application form and payment, Ministry of Transport will request a Police Check prior to issuing a Driver Authority. The Driver Authority may be issued subject to the provision of evidence of training.

Contact Canberra Region Truck & Bus School to arrange a training package from us. It will contain:

• 5 manuals:
  • 1. Legislation and Driver Authority
  • 2. Customer Service
  • 3. Vehicle Operations
  • 4. Managing Breakdowns and Emergencies
  • 5. Driver Welfare and Safety
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• Ministry of Transport Driver Authority Application Form and Instructions
• Necessary medical forms
• Participant Feedback Sheet

All your training is classroom based, therefore there is no driving required as part of this course. It is strongly suggested that you read your manuals before attending your course.

Our Instructor/Assessor for this course has over 10 years experience in the Bus/Coach industry as a driver, driver trainer, manager and also owner/operator of a Coach business.

This course is also offered as a one to one intensive training course for those who may have had previous experience in the Bus and Coach industry. A one to one course generally takes 3 to 4 hours to complete.

Contact Canberra Region Truck & Bus School

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