Recognising professional PCV driver trainers
People 1st, the skills and workforce development charity for hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism, is working with the bus and coach industry to make the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) Driving Instruction the common standard for all PCV driver trainers.
Operators told us this is the best qualifications to carry out the role, which is why we want to encourage driver trainers to achieve it.
We have improved the registration system to help operators identify people who hold the qualification more easily through an online system. Registered PCV driver trainers can use the system to promote themselves as professionals that meet the high standards employers require, and have access to some fantastic benefits including a certificate and a branded badge that will promote them as professionals to colleagues, employers and members of the public.
After three years driver trainers can re-register by completing some CPD training. This will ensure their skills are kept up to date with what operators are looking for!
Approved centres can use registration to demonstrate to JAUPT that their driver trainers are competent to deliver CPC periodic training.