For the Bus Driver Authority Licence you will have to pass a medical, be subject to a police check, have your driving history reviewed and demonstrate that you can communicate in English. If you have an issue with any of the above you should lodge your application with Transport for NSW before booking your BDA course and paying for your training materials.
Bus Driver Authority Licence, Applicant Must:
Be at least twenty (20) years of age; and
Hold an unrestricted/unconditional driver licence issued in NSW; and
Have held an unrestricted Australian driver licence for a total of at least twelve (12) months in the two (2) years immediately preceding the date of the application; and
Have passed an examination or assessment, at a level determined by the Director-General, in medical fitness; and
Satisfy That He or She
May lawfully work in Australia; and
Have knowledge of the Act and Regulations relating to the operation of a bus; and
Is of good repute and in all other respects a fit and proper
Person to be the driver of the vehicle concerned (RMS will check to see whether an applicant has a criminal record); and
Has sufficient responsibility to drive the vehicle concerned in accordance with law and custom
Once you have decided you meet the required criteria you must successfully complete an approved Bus Driver Authority training course and if successful, you will receive a “Proficiency” certificate. This certificate can be lodged after TfNSW undertakes the checks and advises you of the outcome.
At CORE Driving School we provide one-on-one training and assessment. The Bus Driver Authority course ensures that all students understand the fundementals of operating a public passenger vehice safely, You are required to qualify for a “Completion of Training” certificate. This is a completed in a one day classroom based course. For enquiries and course availability please call us –
After Completing the Bus Driver Authority Training Course
Applicant lodges the following documents with Transport for NSW or Roads and Maritime Services (RMS)
Driver Authority Application Form, (completed and signed); Medical Assessment Form (completed – following medical examination);
Photocopy of applicant’s driving licence;
Two recent colour photographs (65mmx65mm);
Non-refundable cheque or money order payable to RMS;
Proficiency Certificate supplied upon successful completion of the Bus Driver Authority training course
Birth Certificate, Passport of Citizenship Certificate
Ministry of Transport processes the application and either:
Forwards the appropriate Driver Authority to the applicant; or
Advises the applicant that their application was unsuccessful.
What People Say about Core Driving School
Social Rating
5.0
Based on 1719 reviews
Core Truck Driving School
5.0
Luka Marinkovic
1740110755
Came here to do MR, year after did HR, now I have just done HC. Would not recommend anyone else. Fantastic teaching and amazing crew!
Alex Johnston
1740105509
Very good very helpful if you need to ask a question they are happy to answer before after and during
Disinga Katonibau
1740018133
My experience here was amazing would definitely recommend to anyone that wants to get their trucks licence I've been to another driving school and this one is by far the best
Josh Foley
1739846350
This is a great driving school, I was able to learn a lot today about the truck I was driving and how to tie down with different types of strapping.
Thousand Shot
1739844939
Best driving school - I wish I can give them 100 stars not - trained well and earned my HR licenceThank you will definitely recommend to all friends and family
Mahmoud Ani
1739767260
It was great getting my HR truck license , the team was great , they walked me through everything and they took the time to explain , train and educate me on all I needed to pass my test, it was a great experience and I definitely recommend them.
vinal nadan
1739586575
Excellent Training & Support – Highly Recommend!I recently completed my training at Core Truck Driving School, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. the instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in helping students succeed. They provided thorough hands-on training, covering everything from pre-trip inspections to maneuvering and highway driving.The school’s equipment was well-maintained, and they ensured we got plenty of driving time to build confidence behind the wheel. The instructors took the time to address individual concerns and made sure everyone was fully prepared for assessment. Thanks to their guidance, I passed on my first attempt!If you’re looking for a truck driving school that offers top-notch training, professional instruction, and a supportive learning environment, Core Truck Driving School is the place to go. Highly recommended!
Howard Boyle
1739585151
Completed my MR after some excellent training and useful feedback. Great guys who make sure you know everything you need to.Thanks
Conor Dawson
1739501142
Completed my HR in one day with no experience at all. Instructors are brilliant, very patient and informative. Felt relaxed throughout the whole day including test. Highly recommend!
Ray Chamma
1739418120
From the get go was made to feel extremely comfortable learnt so many new things as they actually took the time to show me everything boys where great would highly recommend
Alahna Ping
1739413699
High recommend! All staff made me feel confident and comfortable, my trainer and assessor were excellent very open and always gave in depth explanations.
Blake Gisborne-Colman
1739328449
Amazing experience, staff training was executed to courier every bit of the assessment module and plenty more tips and tricks around vehicle license requirements and regulations!Would recommend to anyone, thanks for the great day!
TrackSarath
1739327172
Great people. Learned a lot and passed my HR license. They thought well and beyond the required curriculum.
cruz beasley
1739257227
On the 10-11 of February I came to core to upgrade my HR to MC and I successfully passed thanks to everyone at core this is my last visit and I will miss you all what a journey from a Mr truck to b double the fleet is clean maintain the boys will help you with anything you need and teach you I would personally recommend core driving school don’t go to anyone elseOn the 11/1/24 did the hr course in road ranger and it was a good experience and good for my future thank you to isaak for the lovely day bit of advice for the students listen to the instructors and don’t think about the driving just drive7/23 Went to core driving school today and did my medium rigid and had trainer bill and ty awesome experience and would definitely come back to core driving school
Alberto Molina
1739161404
Wow what a great experience.Just finished my HR Licence course.Worth every cent. Everyone at CORE Driving school is great. Welcoming, happy and expert people in their field.Gave me all the right information and teaching.Gave me confidence on my path to becoming a professional driver.I'm 58 and looking forward to a career change thanks to everyone at CORE.YOU GUYS ROCK.
Noah Fahme
1738982458
Amazing experience learning and passing my HR driving test with the team at core truck driving school. Highly recommend amazing team treat you like family.Also highly recommend to be taught by Bill, Teaches you easy too remember techniques on road safety and very easy going while teaching
Ben H
1738895569
Amazing company. Guys are absolute legends, very knowledgeable and are more than happy to help
Karl Kelly
1738789960
Had Ty today as my instructor for my HR assessment, great guy really happy and would highly reccomend CORE driving school 👍🏾
Jhon Sebastian Garzon Rios
1738722764
I had a great experience getting my LR license at Core Driving School. The staff were amazing and helpful throughout the process. My instructor was very knowledgeable and made learning easy and stress-free. The environment was welcoming, and I felt supported every step of the way. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to get their license!
Lucas Correa-uzqueda
1738646459
Great thanks to the guys over at Core Truck driving school, nothing to say about these guys that isn’t good, from being super friendly and making you feel comfortable to being very easy to understand and help you get the hang of whatever you need to learn, Big thanks to Ty my instructor for helping me poo my manual cherry and making it such an enjoyable experience! Big thanks to Issac and the rest of the team to for being so warm and welcoming! If you’re looking to get your licence don’t think twice about coming here.
Andrea M
1738636421
Trainers were welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. They helped me to feel comfortable and get through my assessment without worry. Thanks Core team!!!
Grace Earls
1738635884
The CORE driving school was great! They were incredibly encouraging and explained everything effectively in a way I understood. They started from the basics and made sure everyone was on the same level of understanding. Bill, my instructor, was super helpful and helped me feel comfortable driving. Overall, a great experience!
Donna o'sullivan
1738619286
Highly recommend! Instructors were very patient and knowledgeable! They were very encouraging and put you at ease.
Richard Power
1738549428
Great service, and lovely people to deal with! All the staff were so helpful!! Will be back for my HC
George Bassiakos
1738534477
The course was an eye-opener. So much to learn. The Core team were extremely knowledgeable and patient. Very specific about all the details. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Dean Barnett
1738316850
Just got my HR license with these legends! Honestly, best adult learning vibe ever – instructors were super patient, broke down tricky stuff without making it boring, and let me learn at my speed. No stress, just solid tips.Their trucks were top-notch - and I Passed first go.If you’re after your truck/bus license, just go here. 10/10 – these guys know their stuff - and actually care about you!
harry killalea
1738134145
just wanted to thank the team for a wonderful experience completing my HR licence todaycalled after work yesterday afternoon and they were able to fit me in next day for a one day training and assessment. From the morning briefing to the days driving with Frank's fair and stern guidance I managed to pass my assessment same day.thoroughly impressed with the level of knowledge and experience of the crew, fair pricing too after researching.thanks again guys, I'll be coming back for further upgrades and sending a few people your way-Harrison
Aaron Ferguson
1738133823
I highly recommend Issac and the team at Core driving school they are very friendly and knowledgeable and approachable very good training and course thanks heaps guys
Sophie Bradbury
1738031307
Ty was an amazing instructor. He was so very kind and patient with me as a very beginner driver and I walked away feeling extremely confident. Then Bill during my test was very calming and never made me feel nervous. I would recommend Core Driving to absolutely anyone looking to upgrade their license
lincoln reza
1737773549
Bill and moji guys you the best. Got my HR license from this organisation. They are the best place for doing any kind of licensing. Best of the best!❤️
Georgie Blackwell
1737694365
I did my HR licence with Core and had a great day. Great instructors and a genuine and positive bunch of people. I felt welcomed and confident from the start, and being able to do the training and assessment in one day was great.
archie swadling
1737685785
Good and professional all the staff are really friendly and committed to making the safest truck drivers out there
Jodie Meredith
1737685586
Got my hr license here today very helpful people I was unsure on a few thingss and they were very helpful defiantly recommended for any one looking for a license upgrade
Anmar Habeb
1737606636
This is a real trucking company. Working with them is great.Good loads, good miles, and good equipment. They always go above and beyond for any driver's needs. I would definitely recommend driving for real trucking
glenn bell
1737599062
I can't speak more highly of the guys and girls at Core Truck Driving school! It was a great experience. I drove in a new model, very clean MAN truck and learnt so much from multiple trainers. Very happy customer!
Anthony Allen
1737436140
WOW! Core Driving School, what an experience! Booked in for my HR Road Ranger licence. I haven't been that nervous in a long time, but my Trainer Ty was so calm, clear and thorough with his explanations. I had my doubts going in if I would even be able to get this licence but was trained and assessed all in the one day!! The whole Team was amazing!!
Google Rating
5.0
Based on 1719 reviews
Core Truck Driving School
5.0
Luka Marinkovic
1740110755
Came here to do MR, year after did HR, now I have just done HC. Would not recommend anyone else. Fantastic teaching and amazing crew!
Alex Johnston
1740105509
Very good very helpful if you need to ask a question they are happy to answer before after and during
Disinga Katonibau
1740018133
My experience here was amazing would definitely recommend to anyone that wants to get their trucks licence I've been to another driving school and this one is by far the best
Josh Foley
1739846350
This is a great driving school, I was able to learn a lot today about the truck I was driving and how to tie down with different types of strapping.
Thousand Shot
1739844939
Best driving school - I wish I can give them 100 stars not - trained well and earned my HR licenceThank you will definitely recommend to all friends and family
Mahmoud Ani
1739767260
It was great getting my HR truck license , the team was great , they walked me through everything and they took the time to explain , train and educate me on all I needed to pass my test, it was a great experience and I definitely recommend them.
vinal nadan
1739586575
Excellent Training & Support – Highly Recommend!I recently completed my training at Core Truck Driving School, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. the instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in helping students succeed. They provided thorough hands-on training, covering everything from pre-trip inspections to maneuvering and highway driving.The school’s equipment was well-maintained, and they ensured we got plenty of driving time to build confidence behind the wheel. The instructors took the time to address individual concerns and made sure everyone was fully prepared for assessment. Thanks to their guidance, I passed on my first attempt!If you’re looking for a truck driving school that offers top-notch training, professional instruction, and a supportive learning environment, Core Truck Driving School is the place to go. Highly recommended!
Howard Boyle
1739585151
Completed my MR after some excellent training and useful feedback. Great guys who make sure you know everything you need to.Thanks
Conor Dawson
1739501142
Completed my HR in one day with no experience at all. Instructors are brilliant, very patient and informative. Felt relaxed throughout the whole day including test. Highly recommend!
Ray Chamma
1739418120
From the get go was made to feel extremely comfortable learnt so many new things as they actually took the time to show me everything boys where great would highly recommend
Alahna Ping
1739413699
High recommend! All staff made me feel confident and comfortable, my trainer and assessor were excellent very open and always gave in depth explanations.
Blake Gisborne-Colman
1739328449
Amazing experience, staff training was executed to courier every bit of the assessment module and plenty more tips and tricks around vehicle license requirements and regulations!Would recommend to anyone, thanks for the great day!
TrackSarath
1739327172
Great people. Learned a lot and passed my HR license. They thought well and beyond the required curriculum.
cruz beasley
1739257227
On the 10-11 of February I came to core to upgrade my HR to MC and I successfully passed thanks to everyone at core this is my last visit and I will miss you all what a journey from a Mr truck to b double the fleet is clean maintain the boys will help you with anything you need and teach you I would personally recommend core driving school don’t go to anyone elseOn the 11/1/24 did the hr course in road ranger and it was a good experience and good for my future thank you to isaak for the lovely day bit of advice for the students listen to the instructors and don’t think about the driving just drive7/23 Went to core driving school today and did my medium rigid and had trainer bill and ty awesome experience and would definitely come back to core driving school
Alberto Molina
1739161404
Wow what a great experience.Just finished my HR Licence course.Worth every cent. Everyone at CORE Driving school is great. Welcoming, happy and expert people in their field.Gave me all the right information and teaching.Gave me confidence on my path to becoming a professional driver.I'm 58 and looking forward to a career change thanks to everyone at CORE.YOU GUYS ROCK.
Noah Fahme
1738982458
Amazing experience learning and passing my HR driving test with the team at core truck driving school. Highly recommend amazing team treat you like family.Also highly recommend to be taught by Bill, Teaches you easy too remember techniques on road safety and very easy going while teaching
Ben H
1738895569
Amazing company. Guys are absolute legends, very knowledgeable and are more than happy to help
Karl Kelly
1738789960
Had Ty today as my instructor for my HR assessment, great guy really happy and would highly reccomend CORE driving school 👍🏾
Jhon Sebastian Garzon Rios
1738722764
I had a great experience getting my LR license at Core Driving School. The staff were amazing and helpful throughout the process. My instructor was very knowledgeable and made learning easy and stress-free. The environment was welcoming, and I felt supported every step of the way. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to get their license!
Lucas Correa-uzqueda
1738646459
Great thanks to the guys over at Core Truck driving school, nothing to say about these guys that isn’t good, from being super friendly and making you feel comfortable to being very easy to understand and help you get the hang of whatever you need to learn, Big thanks to Ty my instructor for helping me poo my manual cherry and making it such an enjoyable experience! Big thanks to Issac and the rest of the team to for being so warm and welcoming! If you’re looking to get your licence don’t think twice about coming here.
Andrea M
1738636421
Trainers were welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. They helped me to feel comfortable and get through my assessment without worry. Thanks Core team!!!
Grace Earls
1738635884
The CORE driving school was great! They were incredibly encouraging and explained everything effectively in a way I understood. They started from the basics and made sure everyone was on the same level of understanding. Bill, my instructor, was super helpful and helped me feel comfortable driving. Overall, a great experience!
Donna o'sullivan
1738619286
Highly recommend! Instructors were very patient and knowledgeable! They were very encouraging and put you at ease.
Richard Power
1738549428
Great service, and lovely people to deal with! All the staff were so helpful!! Will be back for my HC
George Bassiakos
1738534477
The course was an eye-opener. So much to learn. The Core team were extremely knowledgeable and patient. Very specific about all the details. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Dean Barnett
1738316850
Just got my HR license with these legends! Honestly, best adult learning vibe ever – instructors were super patient, broke down tricky stuff without making it boring, and let me learn at my speed. No stress, just solid tips.Their trucks were top-notch - and I Passed first go.If you’re after your truck/bus license, just go here. 10/10 – these guys know their stuff - and actually care about you!
harry killalea
1738134145
just wanted to thank the team for a wonderful experience completing my HR licence todaycalled after work yesterday afternoon and they were able to fit me in next day for a one day training and assessment. From the morning briefing to the days driving with Frank's fair and stern guidance I managed to pass my assessment same day.thoroughly impressed with the level of knowledge and experience of the crew, fair pricing too after researching.thanks again guys, I'll be coming back for further upgrades and sending a few people your way-Harrison
Aaron Ferguson
1738133823
I highly recommend Issac and the team at Core driving school they are very friendly and knowledgeable and approachable very good training and course thanks heaps guys
Sophie Bradbury
1738031307
Ty was an amazing instructor. He was so very kind and patient with me as a very beginner driver and I walked away feeling extremely confident. Then Bill during my test was very calming and never made me feel nervous. I would recommend Core Driving to absolutely anyone looking to upgrade their license
lincoln reza
1737773549
Bill and moji guys you the best. Got my HR license from this organisation. They are the best place for doing any kind of licensing. Best of the best!❤️
Georgie Blackwell
1737694365
I did my HR licence with Core and had a great day. Great instructors and a genuine and positive bunch of people. I felt welcomed and confident from the start, and being able to do the training and assessment in one day was great.
archie swadling
1737685785
Good and professional all the staff are really friendly and committed to making the safest truck drivers out there
Jodie Meredith
1737685586
Got my hr license here today very helpful people I was unsure on a few thingss and they were very helpful defiantly recommended for any one looking for a license upgrade
Anmar Habeb
1737606636
This is a real trucking company. Working with them is great.Good loads, good miles, and good equipment. They always go above and beyond for any driver's needs. I would definitely recommend driving for real trucking
glenn bell
1737599062
I can't speak more highly of the guys and girls at Core Truck Driving school! It was a great experience. I drove in a new model, very clean MAN truck and learnt so much from multiple trainers. Very happy customer!
Anthony Allen
1737436140
WOW! Core Driving School, what an experience! Booked in for my HR Road Ranger licence. I haven't been that nervous in a long time, but my Trainer Ty was so calm, clear and thorough with his explanations. I had my doubts going in if I would even be able to get this licence but was trained and assessed all in the one day!! The whole Team was amazing!!
5 Star Rated Professional Truck Driving Training Services
Our services are available to potential truck drivers in Sydney, Central Coast, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Penrith, and Newcastle.
We don’t just provide first class training, we also assess and improve your skills throughout the course. You would learn the fundamental skills required to operate the heavy vehicles, you will also go through safety courses to ensure that you know how to drive the truck from heavy to LR Vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
We aim to provide the best quality heavy vehicle training through our range of programs to suit every need.
Locations
Sydney
Penrith
Campbelltown
Wollongong
Central Coast
Newcastle
Give us a call on
1800 00 2673 (1800 00 CORE)
today & become a part of the CORE Family
Locations
Sydney
Penrith
Campbelltown
Wollongong
Central Coast
Newcastle