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Bus Operator Training and Accreditation
Purpose / Aim
To analyse the variety of bus-operator training systems on offer across
Australian jurisdictions, and to make recommendations on a practical
single national system that will harmonise the existing and future
training systems.
Stakeholders/Partners
National Transport Commission (NTC).
Consultations with stakeholders including bus accreditation authorities
and industry bodies in each jurisdiction, and other key interest
groups.
Background
Buses operate as a major form of transport across Australia for
the public and private transport system nationally. However, significant
differences exist in different jurisdictions in how operators are
accredited. In some there are no training requirements – while
in others there are extensive training requirements.
This project will investigate the opportunity to create a national
approach towards bus operator training and accreditation. A new
framework will be put forward, which takes into account the varying
jurisdictions and meets industry and government needs.
Project Status
Commencing February 2005
Expected completion by 31 July 2005
Project completed in September 2005.
Further enquiries should be directed to
Mr Tim Eaton, General Manager Safety and Environmental Policy, National
Transport Commission.
Tel: (03) 9321 8444
Email: eatont@nrtc.gov.au
Expected Outcomes
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Report on consultation with stakeholders
from a range of jurisdictions |
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Proposal - national framework for
bus operator training with the aim to provide options for
moving towards a nationally unified system of bus operator
accreditation |
Project Manager: Frank Mitchell
Email: frmitchell@swin.edu.au
Project Officer: Kathryn Donnelly
Email: kdonnelly@swin.edu.au
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