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Knowledge for a Professional bus and Coach driver

Level 2

Unit 2 Evidence Logbook

Candidate Name:………………………………………………
Assessor: ……………………………………………….

Reference: Y/601/7397

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Information for Learners

This workbook is designed to enable you to demonstrate your knowledge and

understanding of the learning outcomes listed above, which is part of the Technical
Certificate.

A Technical certificate is a key element of an apprenticeship framework and provides

evidence of your knowledge and understanding of you work.

You should think about what you do, or have done in your job role on a regular
basis, using real life examples.

You should also think about your organisations policies and procedures and how you
implement these whilst at work.

If you are unsure about how to answer any question, your assessor will be able to
support you.

The work you complete in this workbook will, where possible be used to show
competence in other elements of your apprenticeship framework, such as Functional
Skills (reading & writing) and elements of the NVQ. Try to use full sentences and
the correct grammar and punctuation as much as you can

To Complete this Workbook (2)

You should read each question and think carefully about your answer, then write
your answer as fully as possible, giving as much information as you can. If you do
not have enough space to write you can continue on a separate sheet.

At the back of this workbook there is guidance for each question which you can use
as a reference. It will help to read the guidance for each question before you
answer, or to check the answers that you have given.

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Safe Bus or Coach Services

Y/601/7397

UNIT AIM

The aim of this unit is for you to develop knowledge and understanding
of the roles and responsibilities involved in provisions of a safe bus or
coach service. This includes the individual responsibilities of the drivers
with regard to risk management and routine maintenance and safety
checks.

Learning outcome 1

Understand the requirements for health and safety for bus or coach
services.

Learning outcome 2

Know routine safety checks prior to use of bus or coach vehicles.

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Futures Ref: Y/601/7397

Question 1 (LO 1.1)

Explain the health and safety responsibilities of those involved in bus or

coach services in respect of the:

Bus or Coach Company

The Driver

Passengers

Question 2 (LO 1.2)

Describe the hazards and associated risks, when using bus or coach
services.

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Question 3 (LO 1.3)

Explain how risks can be minimised in bus or coach.

Question 4 (LO 2.1)

Describe routine safety checks required for bus or coach vehicles.

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Question 5 (LO 2.2)

Describe the actions to take when faults are identified by checks on buses
or coaches.

Question 6 (LO 2.3)

Explain what can happen if routine maintenance and safety checks on

buses or coaches are not carried out and reported.

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Learner Guide
Question 1

Think about what responsibility the company has:

 Health & Safety in the workplace.

 Equalities Act 2010. DDA compliance
 Carry out Risk Assessments
 Provide personal protection equipment
 Procedures and policies in place –these must be advertised/communicated to
staff and public.
 Follow up any Health & Safety issues reported by staff or public.
 Liaise with Highways agency and other bodies to gather information on
diversions/ route changes.
 Drivers/ other personnel are complying with the procedures.

The Driver:

 Conduct First use check procedure is completed and defects recorded.

 Appropriate number of passengers on the bus-not overloaded.
 Report any problems/defects that develop during the shift.
 Wear the Personal protective equipment.
 Follow the rules within bus depot/ bust station ie. High Viz and staying within
walkways.
 Check notice boards etc for information.
 Safe mounting & dismounting of vehicle.
 Eco Driving
 Information to passengers

Passengers:

 Not to distract the driver

 Stand behind line on bus / stairs
 Wait until bus stopped before alighting.
 Seatbelts (if fitted).
 Stay seated whilst bus is moving
 Hot drinks / Food
 Hold onto rail if standing

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Question 2

Think about what the risks/hazards could be. Identify who is most at risk.

Hint: Weather (snow, heavy rain, ice), Roadworks, road conditions. Change of
route/diversions (driver unfamiliar).

Seasonal hazards/risks for e.g. ‘Mischief night’. Other road users and what they think
of buses.

Expand the list as much as you can.

Question 3

Think about what checks/ you or company does regularly to minimise risks.

Hint: First use check, prompt reporting of any defects. Vehicles regularly
maintained. Walkway - no unauthorised personnel. Safe parking and pulling out.

Publicise information to drivers and passengers.

Question 4

Think of as many examples as you can.

Hint: First use check / handover check.

Question 5

Think about what you need to do if you discover a fault at work. How do you report
it? Is there a procedure and who would you report it to.

Hint: Name the procedure/paperwork and what happens.

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Question 6

Think about what the consequences of not carrying out safety check would be: Why
does the company do them?

Hint: For the company: More accidents (financial consequences). Loss of mileage
reported to VOSA, consequences could be as severe as losing operating licence.
Damage to reputation, leading to, reduced passengers, and less income from fares.
Fines/prosecutions.

For the driver; Police record, fines, penalty points on their licence.

For the passenger: Possible injury. Inconvenience if bus does not run. Impact on
their social or professional life.

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