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.
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.
To complete the Greater Manchester Route to Success you will need to:
And that’s it!
Kairon Flowers, Head of Passenger Transport at Realise.
Sheryll McBride, Route to Success learner
Levi Howath, Route to Success learner
This course is packed with all the elements you need to start a bright career in bus driving.
You will cover topics such as:
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.
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.
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:
We asked people what they liked about being a bus driver, they said:
Head of passenger transport
Head of passenger transport
I’m Kairon, head of transport for Realise and I’ve been with the business for just over six years. I joined as a bid coordinator apprentice back in the summer of 2015 and made the move into operations in January 2019 and I’ve never looked back. My current role is leading and growing the transport team (currently a team of 30), who deliver the passenger transport bus driver level 2 apprenticeship, in partnership with leading transport operators.
Training & development officer
Training & development officer
I have been in transport for 14 years, I am a qualified assessor, trainer, and CPC instructor, working on the West Yorkshire contract ‘route to success’.
Partnership manager
Partnership manager
I joined Realise as a trainer after working as a CPC instructor. I saw the value of the apprenticeship within the industry and wanted to be part of it. I worked closely with learners delivering workshops and providing guidance and support. After a year I became a performance manager, still working closely with learners and my small team.
Performance manager
Training & development officer
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!
