Bus Driver Authority Training Course NSW

Course Details

Course name: NSW Bus Driver Authority Training
Course Cost: $295 (Online transaction fees may apply)
Price including card fees: $300.56
Delivery Method: Online (self-paced)
Assessments: Knowledge Tests
Awarded by: Intertrain RTO 41299
Registration: RMS/Transport for NSW

By enrolling in Intertrain’s Bus Driver Authority course, applicant will have online access to the following:

Course lessons (to be studied at the pace of the applicant)
Quizzes (to be completed at the pace of the applicant)
Email, phone and online chat support
Access to online application and medical forms

By completing our Online Bus Authority Course you will get:

Digital Certificate
Link to the RMS site for the online application
Link to the National Crime check

IMPORTANT: There are two documents required to be qualified to drive a bus in NSW. The first document is a Heavy Vehicle Licence. The second document is a Driver Authority Card. The RMS is responsible for issuing these cards. Intertrain is not responsible for the approval or issuing of either of these documents. Intertrain is approved by the RMS to deliver Bus Authority Training Courses to NSW applicants.
This does not lead to a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment or Qualification.

Requirements

In order to access the Bus Driver Authority Training course with Intertrain, the applicant must have an active internet connection. To successfully complete the course, applicants must:

Be able to read and write simple information in English
Have access to a computer, tablet or phone
Have access to a personal email account
Have access to the internet
Be able to take/upload photos on the device
Be able to navigate basic webpages

NOTE: This course is designed to be completed online. This means that the applicant is able to complete each lesson and quiz at their own pace. However, in order to obtain certification, the course must be successfully completed within 12 months of enrolment.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to become a Bus Driver in NSW, you must:

Be at least 20 years of age
Have held an unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence for at least 12 months in the last 2 years
Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, permanent resident of Australia
or hold a visa allowing you to work in Australia
Pass a medical examination for a commercial driver

Additional documentation/requirements

There are several other crucial documents that the applicant must collect for the application such as:

National Police Check

Once the application is completed, an application checklist and application summary are sent to the applicant. Below is a revised edition of the checklist:

Signed Application Form
Medical Assessment Form
A copy of NSW Driver Licence
Your certificate from Intertrain
Evidence of citizenship and visa status
Applicant Declaration signed
Driving history for the last 5 years (only if you have held a Driver Licence from another state or territory in that time)
A non-refundable application fee ($70) for consideration and processing of your application.

Should you require further information or assistance regarding the process of applying for an NSW Bus Driver Authority, please contact our helpful support team on

1300 222 776

How it works

01.

Provide information

Create an account and complete the application forms

02.

Verify your email

Verify email for security issues and make sure it’s a real account

03.

Make a Payment

$295 (Online transaction fees may apply)

04.

Submit ID

Your ID will be verified by a NSW Bus Authority Trainer

05.

Revise the lessons

Each level covers a different topic relevant to the work of bus drivers

06.

Submit your quiz

There is a quiz at the end of each level to assess your knowledge

07.

Complete your forms

We will email you a copy of your digital Certificate, along with a link to the RMS site where you will be able to commence your application online.

08.

Certification

Your Certificate will be emailed to you the next business day.

The next business day

Once applicant training is successfully completed, Intertrain will issue an Evidence of Training Certificate within 1-2 business days.

Once the Evidence of Training Certificate is received, it must be included in the submission of the Bus Driver Authority application. The application to become a Bus Driver in NSW will then be reviewed for approval by the RMS.

All applicants thereafter have 24/7 access to ongoing training and support via www.intertrain.edu.au.

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Requirements

Eligibility

Additional documentation/requirements

How it works

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