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WHY CERTIFY BUS OPERATORS 09/14/16 WHY CERTIFY BUS OPERATORS Professional designation has significant value Similar designations exist in other industries (e.g. Mechanics’ Red Seal program) Recognition of operators’ professionalism and commitment Helps improve perception of bus operators as competent professionals with proven skills Logical extension of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Best Practices Sets professional tone for the “next generation” of bus operators 2

WHY ACCREDIT TRAINING PROGRAMS 09/14/16 WHY ACCREDIT TRAINING PROGRAMS Positions bus industry as professional, competent, and employing best practices Validates industry efforts to improve itself and raise standards and best practices Awareness within the industry of the need for on-going professional learning Canada-wide standardization of training scope and content for professional bus operators Formal recognition of licensed bus operators through demonstrated knowledge, experience and abilities evaluated using the National Occupational Standards 3

09/14/16 Program Integration NOS & Essential Skills for Professional Bus Operator Accreditation & Certification Career Pathway (CPBO) NOC application for CPBO at Skill Level B NOS & Essential Skills and Certification For Training Instructors 4

PROGRAM GOALS AND SCOPE 09/14/16 PROGRAM GOALS AND SCOPE Training providers commit to NOS as benchmark Ensure access to training by developing Accredited sites Elevate pride and professional recognition within industry and gaining respect with outside audiences Both accreditation and certification are voluntary Accreditation to be awarded to programs that cover NOS and “benchmark curriculum” Certification based on the NOS and combines experience, knowledge, and skill attainment 5

ACCREDITATION STEPS Training provider accesses Application Package 09/14/16 ACCREDITATION STEPS Training provider accesses Application Package Applicant self-assesses Training Program against the NOS & Benchmark Curriculum criteria Applicant forwards Application Form and Training Declaration attaching all required documentation to the MCPCC Applicant submission assessed by Accreditation and Certification (AC) Board and notified of results by the MCPCC 6

CERTIFICATION CRITERIA 09/14/16 CERTIFICATION CRITERIA Validated knowledge, skills and abilities using National Occupational Standards (NOS) 3 years bus operator experience within a consecutive or concurrent five-year period including the year of application OR For specialized active bus operations personnel (e.g. trainers, managers, supervisors, safety, labour representatives) three (3) years career bus operator experience and must be on the road 80% of the time Have agreed to abide by the MCPCC Code of Ethics for Professional Bus Operator practice 7

CERTIFICATION STEPS ACCREDITED COMPANY SPONSORED APPLICATIONS 09/14/16 CERTIFICATION STEPS ACCREDITED COMPANY SPONSORED APPLICATIONS Company registers one or more Evaluators Completes and submits the Accredited Company Declaration Form Submits an on-line list of Candidates for Certification 8

CERTIFICATION STEPS INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS 09/14/16 CERTIFICATION STEPS INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS Operator accesses Application package Applicant completes Application Form, required documentation, fee and Certification Journal and forwards to MCPCC Application assessed by the AC Board Results communicated to applicant by MCPCC 9

CERTIFICATION REVOCATION 09/14/16 CERTIFICATION REVOCATION Loss of driving license Criminal conviction Substantiated flagrant or repetitive driving infractions suggesting an unfavourable pattern of driving performance Non-compliance with Code of Ethics Non-payment of any required fees 10

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