NVQ. (Level 2)

(PCVD) Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driving. (Bus and Coach).

It is important that you select the most appropriate qualification related to your work role. The candidate will have to be in employment as a PCV driver. The assessments are carried out in the workplace (vehicle), as such the schedule of the vehicle and the drivers productivity isn’t affected. Although the driver produces and provides all of the evidence the portfolio is collated by the assessor ensuring the drivers knowledge and performance meets the required standards set by the sector skills council (SSC) GoSkills.

Candidates are expected to be working as a bus or coach driver. On commencing this qualification candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold a PCV licence, as driving a bus or coach is an essential requirement of this NVQ.

1.   Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
2.   Contribute to health and safety in your work environment
3.   Provide professional customer service in the bus and coach industry
4.   Prepare for passenger carrying journeys
5.   Help passengers who have special needs
6.   Sharing information on the operation of the bus or coach service
7.   Deal effectively with difficult passengers
8.   Drive passenger carrying vehicles safely and efficiently
9.   Operate the passenger systems and service
10. Deal with emergencies and incidents during a bus or coach journey

What progression opportunity does this Edexcel NVQ offer me?
On completion of this qualification, candidates may progress into supervisory roles within the transport sector, such as route supervisor, depot supervisor, traffic supervisor or inspector. Candidates who wish to further their training may progress on to Level 3 qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 3 NVQ for Managing in Road Passenger Transport.

What is the structure of the Edexcel Level 2 NVQ in Passenger Carrying
Vehicle Driving (Bus and Coach)?
To achieve the whole qualification at Level 2, a candidate must prove competence in 10 mandatory units, listed above.

This qualification installs a sense of pride into the workforce, showing your intention as the employer, of the investment and development of your employees. It also confirms to external agencies your clear commitment to train your employees to the highest standards possible. Making for a safer and more competent team within your company.