Shuttle Driver (Level 3) VQA Certificate

Shuttle Driver (Level 3) VQA Vocational Qualification Certification

The **Shuttle Driver (Level 3)** national qualification certifies the knowledge, skills, and ethical behavior of drivers operating school buses and personnel transport vehicles to ensure passenger (especially student) safety at the highest level. Due to this profession being classified under **Dangerous** occupations, this certificate has become legally mandatory.

The qualification covers not only driving skills but also pre- and post-trip vehicle checks, route planning, emergency response, and behavioral standards based on passenger satisfaction.

Certification Prerequisites (Required before entering exams):

Candidates wishing to obtain the Shuttle Driver (Level 3) certificate must meet the following requirements before applying for VQA exams:

1. Hold the **relevant driver's license** specified in the Highway Traffic Law No. 2918.

2. Hold a **SRC 2** Vocational Qualification Certificate (Domestic Passenger Transportation).

3. Hold a **Psychotechnical Test Report** issued by an authorized center.

4. Not have been convicted of infamous crimes specified in the Turkish Penal Code (especially sexual offenses, drug offenses, and deprivation of liberty).

Core Competencies and Qualification Units (Mandatory):

Mandatory units in which the candidate must succeed:

To obtain the Shuttle Driver (Level 3) certificate, candidates must succeed in both the theoretical and performance-based (practical) exams of the A1 and A2 units. There are no elective units.

Importance and Benefits of Certification:

1. Legal Compliance: Fulfills the legal obligation to practice the profession in dangerous and highly dangerous tasks, eliminating the risk of administrative fines.

2. Employer & Parent Trust: Proves that you provide a verifiable and high-standard service that meets the expectations of employers, public institutions, and parents.

3. Career Advantage: By certifying your vocational qualification, it increases your credibility and preferability in the sector.

Obtain your Shuttle Driver (Level 3) Vocational Qualification Certificate with Sönmez Certification and provide safe and legally compliant transportation services.