1. CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION
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2. WHY CERTIFY BUS OPERATORS
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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

3. WHY ACCREDIT TRAINING PROGRAMS
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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

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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

5. PROGRAM GOALS AND SCOPE
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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

6. ACCREDITATION STEPS Training provider accesses Application Package
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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

7. CERTIFICATION CRITERIA
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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

8. CERTIFICATION STEPS ACCREDITED COMPANY SPONSORED APPLICATIONS
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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

9. CERTIFICATION STEPS INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS
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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

10. CERTIFICATION REVOCATION
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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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