Bus Driving D Licence
Duration
13 weeks
Entry Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must be 21+ years of age on entry to the course.
• Junior certificate standard of education or equivalent.
• Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
• Hold a current full Category B driving licence.
• Hold a current Category D learner permit.
*UK driving licences are no longer recognised for residents of Ireland due to Brexit. More info here https://www.ndls.ie/licensed-driver/exchange-my-uk-ni-licence.html
Note: Applicants must present a valid B licence and a Bus (D) learner permit so their application may be processed.
Careers / Further progression
What are the employment opportunities?
Bus drivers are employed by companies operating local, regional, city and inter-city bus routes. Coach drivers are employed by companies operating national and international coach tours and educational, sports, leisure and corporate trips etc.
Further information
Check out the next start date / enrolment of part-time courses via the Kerry College website
(https://kerrycollege.ie/part-time-courses/) or www.fetchcourses.ie
Monavalley, Tralee
killarney, Co kerry
No fees
Learners on full-time programmes at Kerry College have a number of funding options.
1. DEASP (Department of Employment and Social Protection). Contact your local INTREO office.
2. SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Apply at: www.susi.ie
If eligible, learners may only receive one of these payments while participating on a Kerry College full-time programme.
Learner Allowance
Also known as a Training Allowance.
To avail of a Learner Allowance, an applicant must be in receipt of a qualifying DEASP payment at course start. Allowances/payments are based on attendance and are paid by Kerry College directly to learners for the duration of the course. You may also receive accommodation or travel allowance if you meet the criteria.
Back to Education Allowance
To avail of a Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) the applicant must apply directly to the DEASP. BTEA is paid by DEASP directly to learners for the academic year. There is no option to receive any other payment or receive an accommodation or travel allowance.
SUSI Grant
SUSI is a maintenance grant available only for courses that are SUSI approved. Payments are made directly to the learner in the form of grants to cover the academic year.
There is no option to receive any other payment or receive an accommodation or travel allowance. A full-list of eligible course along with details on how to apply is available on SUSI.ie.
No Payment
A learner who is not eligible for Learner Payment, BTEA or SUSI may still apply and participate on any Kerry College course.
Courses for employment offer travel or accommodation support payments, if criteria are met.
Funding towards Travel, Accommodation and Meals
At present, learners on courses for progression do not qualify for travel/accommodation/meal payments. These payments relate only to learners on courses for employment. Learners may receive Travel or Accommodation Allowance - but not both. Your payment will be calculated and processed at course registration.
Travel Allowance
A travel allowance is a contribution towards the learner’s cost of travel based on the distance from the learner’s primary place of residence to the campus location.
To qualify, learners must live more than 3 miles/5km away from the campus location they are attending. Travel Allowances are not payable to participants on Night Training courses.
Accommodation Allowance
An accommodation allowance may be paid to learners who need to relocate in order to attend a course for employment.
To qualify, learners must live more than 20 miles/32km away from the campus location they are attending. For up to date information on this, please see: kerrycollege.ie/learner-information
National Childcare Scheme
The NCS (National Childcare Scheme) provides childcare supports for those on full-time education and training programmes. Full details can be found on the www.ncs.gov.ie webpage.
You may apply via your MyGovID account or contact Kerry County Childcare Committee at 066 718 1582 to discuss which childcare supports are available to you.
Applicant Screening - Admissions Interview
This course is designed to provide bus and coach companies with D licenced drivers of Large Public Service Vehicles (LPSVs).
WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
• High demand for qualified drivers.
• You want to drive for a living.
• Opportunities for travel - national and international coach tours and educational sports, leisure and corporate trips.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
• Career Planning and Job Seeking Skills (008250)
• CPC Category D for LPSVs (RSA) (008246)
• Customer Service - Bus Driving (008249)
• Digital Tachograph for LPSVs (008247)
• Documentation for LPSVs (008248)
• Induction to Bus Driving (008252)
• Manual Handling and Fire Safety (008243)
• Technical Standards for LPSVs (008251)
• PHECC - First Aid Response PHECC (FAR) (STN0076)
• Driving Bus Category D LPSVs (CK520)
SKILLS TO COMPETE - BUS DRIVING - D LICENCE
Skills to Compete is an initiative to support those who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19, to re-enter the workforce.
https://www.solas.ie/programmes/skills-to-compete/
CERTIFICATION
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence
** Employment-Focused Course
If getting a job is your priority, browse our employment focused courses. These courses help build job ready skills to increase your chances of finding work. Qualifications are offered at QQI Level 5 and Level 6 but also a range of professional and industry-led certifications.
Contact the Kerry College Admissions Office on 066 714 9696 or info@kerrycollege.ie