Route to Success – Greater Manchester

No PCV licence? No problem! Join our free bus driver training programme and drive away with a new career plus excellent benefits.

Course overview

At a glance

Level

2

Duration

12-16 weeks (Approx)

Location

Greater Manchester

About the course

Start a career that we are sure you will love, with a great salary and guaranteed hours. Train for FREE and become a bus driver in Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester ‘Route to Success’ is a FREE training programme that takes people with no bus driving experience and equips them with the skills to become professional drivers.

You will get new skills and knowledge, gain your PCV licence and you are guaranteed an interview with a bus operator within Greater Manchester.

What is the Route to Success programme

From myth-busting to expectations of a bus driver, including “a day in the life of a bus driver” and real driver career stories. We’ll also introduce you to the theory and hazard perceptions tests. You will then go on to learn how to drive a bus and get your PCV licence with our instructors in Greater Manchester.

This training has been made possible and is free to individuals thanks to Greater Manchester Combined Authority, forming part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee.

Is this course right for you?

To complete the Greater Manchester Route to Success you will need to:

  • Be over the age of 19
  • Live in Greater Manchester with the right to work in UK
  • Be a car driver (with a category B licence)
  • Pass the DVLA medical (as part of the course)

And that’s it!

This training programme offers individuals seeking a fresh challenge a fantastic opportunity to embark on a new career path.

Kairon Flowers, Head of Passenger Transport at Realise.

This course has been really exciting and I’m looking forward to seeing where it takes me.

Sheryll McBride, Route to Success learner

The teaching and support I got has made me feel more confident.

Levi Howath, Route to Success learner

What you’ll learn

This course is packed with all the elements you need to start a bright career in bus driving.

You will cover topics such as:

  • Introduction to the industry
  • The transition you need to make from car to bus
  • Theory test training
  • Communication skills and styles
  • Employability skills, e.g. CV preparation, job search
  • How to start and progress your bus driving career

After the programme, you can expect a guaranteed interview with a bus operator of your choice. Don’t worry we’ll help you pick which one suits you best.

Need more information?

No problem. It doesn’t matter if your query is big or small, our teams are here to help. Just complete a quick enquiry form and we’ll be in contact soon to assist you with your query.

How you’ll learn

The Greater Manchester Route to Success programme will be delivered through a mix of methods to ensure you get the most out of the experience.

You will learn through:

  • Face-to-face and/or remote classroom sessions with an industry expert trainer
  • Virtual reality headsets
  • Hands on practical bus driver training
  • Workbooks
  • Online industry insight session

Benefits

We asked people what they liked about being a bus driver, they said:

  • Great pay
  • Full time work guaranteed – no zero-hour contracts!
  • Chance for overtime
  • Every day is unique
  • Meeting new people
  • Being responsible for their passengers
  • Making a difference to the lives of others

Funding

Funding has been available from

Ready to take the next step?

Let’s talk. You’re only a few clicks away from enquiring about this course. Don’t delay, get in touch and start something exciting today!