Reskilling Ukraine

About the course

Passenger bus driver (category D) is a free course of the retraining program from the OnTrack program of the Reskilling Ukraine project. In this course, you can get the profession of a passenger bus driver with a capacity of more than 16 passengers. After the course and successful completion of the exam, you will be eligible to work as a driver in the field of passenger transportation.

The course consists of two parts: theoretical and practical. The training program includes an exam for the right to drive a bus at a territorial service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in accordance with the current legislation of Ukraine. Practical training takes place at a training site specially equipped for driver training in the city of Kremenets, Ternopil region. For the period of practical training, the program organizers provide free hotel accommodation and meals for the course students.

The course is aimed at women who meet the selection requirements, are interested in retraining, obtaining a D driver's license and changing their lives for the better by realizing their potential in a new promising profession. The course is suitable for various groups of women, including:

• women veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war/ATO/JFO;

• women from military families;

• internally displaced persons;

• women raising children on their own;

• women over 50.

To get into the course, you need to apply.‍

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How the training takes place

Theoretical part

Тривалість: 3 тижні онлайн

This part of the D category course includes 10 lessons with the driving school via Zoom. Each lesson lasts 3 hours (with a break). Lectures take place every evening on weekdays. Attendance at theoretical classes is mandatory! In the event of a power outage, students receive a recording of the lecture for self-study.

In addition, students have access to a learning platform where they take tests and gain the points necessary for admission to the theoretical exam.

Lectures are delivered by experienced, competent teachers who know how to present all the necessary educational material so that students get the most out of it, learn it effectively and apply it in practice.

The bus driver training program includes the following subjects:

• Traffic rules;

• Structure and maintenance of the vehicle; Fundamentals of driving and road safety requirements;

• Vehicle driver ethics;

• Instructions for checking the technical condition of the bus before departure; Basics of first aid.

All this useful information is necessary to pass the exams - several intermediate tests and the final exam to test the knowledge of the theory. If a student fails to score the required number of points on the exam, she will not be allowed to take part in practical training.‍

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Practical part

The duration is three weeks. Offline classes.

Practical training is a passenger bus driving course that takes place only in Kremenets, Ternopil region. With this in mind, you need to take into account the need to come from your city/village to study in Kremenets for the entire period of practical training. The course organizers provide future passenger bus drivers with free hotel accommodation (if necessary), three meals a day and transfers to the locations provided by the training program.

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Stages of the course

Registration

You apply online by filling out a questionnaire. Recruiters review it for compliance with the requirements. As a result, you receive either a rejection letter or an invitation to an interview.

Interview

You choose the time, date, and platform for the video interview, and meet with the recruiter. You receive a letter with the result of the conversation. If you are accepted, you will receive an invitation to study and a list of required documents.

Theoretical lesson

You attend Zoom lectures every weekday evening and take tests on the learning platform. You pass the theory exam (you have three attempts). Those who successfully pass the exam move on to practical classes. The rest are expelled from the program.

Practical training

You arrive in the assigned city for your studies. If necessary, you are put up in a hotel. You learn to drive and develop the skills necessary for your new profession, and receive first aid training. Additionally, you visit sites where solar power plants are being installed.

Passing the exam

You take a practical driving test at a traffic police registration and examination department in accordance with Ukrainian law (you have two attempts). If you pass the exam successfully, you receive a driver's license for the category you have chosen.

Certificate

We issue you a certificate of completion of the retraining course and a new profession.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What does driving category D mean?

A driver's license of this category means that a person has the right to drive passenger buses with more than 16 passenger seats, excluding the driver. This makes it possible to work in the field of public transport, tourism, etc.

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What tools do I need to take an online driver's education course?

To complete the theoretical part of the course, you will need internet access, a phone or laptop, the Zoom program, a notebook and a pen. You will need WhatsApp to chat with the group during the training. All the necessary training material is provided by the driving school.

What do you need to get a bus driving license?

The training program for obtaining the right to drive a passenger bus is almost the same as for driving a car. However, the practical part of the course is taken on a bus, which requires additional skills and experience. All of this is included in the program of our free Passenger Bus Driver training course.

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How much experience is required for category D?

To obtain a category D, you need at least three years of practical driving experience with a category B. This requirement is based on the fact that a bus driver is responsible for the lives of passengers. Therefore, he or she must be an experienced driver.

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Do you offer employment after the course?

The Reskilling Ukraine project does not provide employment for graduates of retraining programs, but we make a lot of efforts to increase the chances of employment for our graduates. In particular, we introduce our participants to various employers who are looking for female drivers for their teams, creating a field for acquaintance and dialogue between them. This makes it easier to find a job after obtaining a category C driver's license. In addition, we organize excursions to enterprises and motor carrier companies so that participants can better understand the specifics of working as a driver. In addition, our graduates receive a weekly newsletter of current vacancies from our employer partners to ensure that they have access to all the most relevant opportunities on the labor market.

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What document will I receive after graduation?

After completing the Bus Driver (Category D) course, you will receive our certificate and a driving license in the chosen category of training (provided you have successfully passed the driving test).

What happens if I fail the exam?

Various external factors can affect the success of the exam. With this in mind, we provide two attempts to pass the exam. You will have one more chance. And even if you fail again, you will be able to try to achieve your goal a little later, outside of our program. In our experience, it is your determination that matters. Overall, our students have a 96 percent exam pass rate. We believe in you!

Passenger bus driver (category D)

About the course

Requirements

How the training takes place

Theoretical part

Practical part