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 1949 reviews
Core Truck Driving School
5.0
Jarrid Keers
1754542145
I booked 2 days before the test and passed. The team at core driving school are thorough with the training and make sure you pass. Thanks for my HC license and training.
Cooper Morgan
1754537345
very kind people, trainer and assessor where very helpful and professional. definitely recommend
Jamal El-Asmar
1754454450
Did my HR truck license here best experience ever felt so cool and calm! Frank is the Man! Thank you Frank 🙏🏼
Silvio Gelabert
1754374628
10/10. Amazing experience from start to finish. Great customer service by Elda and her husband was geat getting pointers of him. My hat goes off to TY, trains you with alot of knowledge and made the assesment easy! Will be back for the HC next time! Keep it up guys. God bless
Sarkis Frangi
1754278436
Best driving school in Sydney !! Isaac and his team are so friendly and great teachersThanks
Lee Bullivant
1754277501
Very happy that I decided to go with core! Extremely knowledgeable teachers, very friendly staffAll round a great experience in achieving my HR licenseThank guys 🙂
Corey May
1754276938
Very professional and honest and Verry thorrow with training and would recommend this service to everyone
diego trillo
1754197286
Very good training, recommended, fair price and good people teachingMuy bueno el entrenamiento, recomendado, precio justo y buenas personas enseñando
Kaoru Yabuki
1754192315
Highly recommended.I was introduced this school from my friend.They are very knowledgeable and professional attitude.Thanks for great experience
Daniel Graniero
1754191263
The staff there were an absolute delight to deal with. I had no knowledge of how to get the license and from the first contact till when I got my licence. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else.
Andrew Lambert
1754104832
I had Ty training me today and he was excellent and very clear with his instructions.
Ricky prouse
1754015794
Awesome trainers and service from admin! Easy going and very knowledgeable. I have driven down from Newcastle as half the cost and much better service. Appreciate it guys, thank you.
Scarlett Zeng
1753846035
I completed my course with Bill and my assessment with Frank—both were excellent instructors. It was a great experience overall.
Michael Yeung
1753758752
The instructors and training are great, easy to understand and the information given are clear, explained with examples to understand
Jack Loboilagi
1753741610
Very simple veey coolU walk in stress about yur test u have this gentlemen TY in control what an amazing assessor.Nd not forgetting all the other very friendly staff nd very loyal ownersVinaka mean thank u all..God bless
Vinny
1753596139
Very very good they helped me no problem in 1 day I knew how to drive and got my license couldn’t recommend anyone else
Angus Dibley
1753590735
Unreal day. Really appreciated all the training to get my medium rigid license. Would highly recommend.
S S
1753251886
I did my MC upgrade. Got plenty of practice for every aspect of operating a B Double and had no problem doing the assessment because of the confidence I built up from all the practice beforehand.
Spencer Wright
1753164989
Simple, clear and concise instruction with excellent facilities and highly knowledgeable staff.
Sandra
1752875025
Core driving school did is for sure the best place to get your license. Staff is lovely and try to make sure that you know your weaknesses and give you lots of tips for passing the assessment. Ty was my instructor and he was the best, had humour and taught me lots!🤩 Don't come here if you don't have a bit of humour yourself...😉
Rosie Keenan
1752722404
Couldn’t fault the people at CORE! Genuine care for everyone getting their different licenses upgrades.Massive shout out to Elda for being super flexible and accomodating with booking me in last min - appreciate it so much 💗💗
jay gensoli
1752362305
Great instructors, great people that knows how to deal with new driver like myself. Owners were accommodating and understanding. Thank you 👍Jose
Gavin Stewart
1752297027
A really thorough school and very helpful tips of the trade.Thanks everyone for an enjoyable day!
DEAN ROBERTSON
1752210602
Great Instructor.Was given alot of Great Training Knowledge.Was taught on reversing a Trailer and got it for reversing a trailer for the first time.
Alex bautista
1752204399
Got my HR license with Core. Great balance of practical and theory to provide knowledge required for a novice driver. Shout to Bill for providing training and knowledge and for Frank to providing clear instruction during the assessment and constructive feedback on areas of improvement!
Mitchell Montgomery
1752204335
Core driving school gave me the confidence to drive a truck but also gave me insight on the road in any vehicle. Appreciate the team and training style.
Ash Douglass
1752123145
Good patient teachers very professional and teach you in a way that’s easy to understand and doesn’t confuse you
Jonathan Reid
1752117745
Great school very thorough with teaching. Frank and van were very clear and helpful. Made it very easy to learn everything.
Jayden Galevski
1751944339
Brilliant course run by some brilliant trainers. The service of training was amazing and helped a lot. Overall a great day
Jonique Life
1751844642
I had the absolute pleasure of doing a HR Licence upgrade today through Core Truck Driving School, the whole team was very welcoming, knowledgeable and professional while offering a very relaxing learning environment.I did my initial training with Frank who has a wealth of knowledge behind him and then finished my test with Van.Cannot recommend this company any higher and I will gladly return again next year to upgrade to my HC Licence.(April 2024)———Update: 07/07/25I returned to Core Truck Driving School 15 months later to do my HC/MC Licence with a Road Ranger upgrade over 2 days and the team showed the same level of professionalism and training as the first time round, I was very happy to have chosen them again.It really does feel like I am apart of the family now.
Martyn Tabb
1751511864
Great training company. Very experienced staff who helped guide you through the process of getting your truck licence.
Ethan Abraham
1751431749
Top trainers, great trucks and an all round positive experience. Second time here and would highly recommend.
Google Rating
5.0
Based on 1949 reviews
Core Truck Driving School
5.0
Jarrid Keers
1754542145
I booked 2 days before the test and passed. The team at core driving school are thorough with the training and make sure you pass. Thanks for my HC license and training.
Cooper Morgan
1754537345
very kind people, trainer and assessor where very helpful and professional. definitely recommend
Jamal El-Asmar
1754454450
Did my HR truck license here best experience ever felt so cool and calm! Frank is the Man! Thank you Frank 🙏🏼
Silvio Gelabert
1754374628
10/10. Amazing experience from start to finish. Great customer service by Elda and her husband was geat getting pointers of him. My hat goes off to TY, trains you with alot of knowledge and made the assesment easy! Will be back for the HC next time! Keep it up guys. God bless
Sarkis Frangi
1754278436
Best driving school in Sydney !! Isaac and his team are so friendly and great teachersThanks
Lee Bullivant
1754277501
Very happy that I decided to go with core! Extremely knowledgeable teachers, very friendly staffAll round a great experience in achieving my HR licenseThank guys 🙂
Corey May
1754276938
Very professional and honest and Verry thorrow with training and would recommend this service to everyone
diego trillo
1754197286
Very good training, recommended, fair price and good people teachingMuy bueno el entrenamiento, recomendado, precio justo y buenas personas enseñando
Kaoru Yabuki
1754192315
Highly recommended.I was introduced this school from my friend.They are very knowledgeable and professional attitude.Thanks for great experience
Daniel Graniero
1754191263
The staff there were an absolute delight to deal with. I had no knowledge of how to get the license and from the first contact till when I got my licence. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else.
Andrew Lambert
1754104832
I had Ty training me today and he was excellent and very clear with his instructions.
Ricky prouse
1754015794
Awesome trainers and service from admin! Easy going and very knowledgeable. I have driven down from Newcastle as half the cost and much better service. Appreciate it guys, thank you.
Scarlett Zeng
1753846035
I completed my course with Bill and my assessment with Frank—both were excellent instructors. It was a great experience overall.
Michael Yeung
1753758752
The instructors and training are great, easy to understand and the information given are clear, explained with examples to understand
Jack Loboilagi
1753741610
Very simple veey coolU walk in stress about yur test u have this gentlemen TY in control what an amazing assessor.Nd not forgetting all the other very friendly staff nd very loyal ownersVinaka mean thank u all..God bless
Vinny
1753596139
Very very good they helped me no problem in 1 day I knew how to drive and got my license couldn’t recommend anyone else
Angus Dibley
1753590735
Unreal day. Really appreciated all the training to get my medium rigid license. Would highly recommend.
S S
1753251886
I did my MC upgrade. Got plenty of practice for every aspect of operating a B Double and had no problem doing the assessment because of the confidence I built up from all the practice beforehand.
Spencer Wright
1753164989
Simple, clear and concise instruction with excellent facilities and highly knowledgeable staff.
Sandra
1752875025
Core driving school did is for sure the best place to get your license. Staff is lovely and try to make sure that you know your weaknesses and give you lots of tips for passing the assessment. Ty was my instructor and he was the best, had humour and taught me lots!🤩 Don't come here if you don't have a bit of humour yourself...😉
Rosie Keenan
1752722404
Couldn’t fault the people at CORE! Genuine care for everyone getting their different licenses upgrades.Massive shout out to Elda for being super flexible and accomodating with booking me in last min - appreciate it so much 💗💗
jay gensoli
1752362305
Great instructors, great people that knows how to deal with new driver like myself. Owners were accommodating and understanding. Thank you 👍Jose
Gavin Stewart
1752297027
A really thorough school and very helpful tips of the trade.Thanks everyone for an enjoyable day!
DEAN ROBERTSON
1752210602
Great Instructor.Was given alot of Great Training Knowledge.Was taught on reversing a Trailer and got it for reversing a trailer for the first time.
Alex bautista
1752204399
Got my HR license with Core. Great balance of practical and theory to provide knowledge required for a novice driver. Shout to Bill for providing training and knowledge and for Frank to providing clear instruction during the assessment and constructive feedback on areas of improvement!
Mitchell Montgomery
1752204335
Core driving school gave me the confidence to drive a truck but also gave me insight on the road in any vehicle. Appreciate the team and training style.
Ash Douglass
1752123145
Good patient teachers very professional and teach you in a way that’s easy to understand and doesn’t confuse you
Jonathan Reid
1752117745
Great school very thorough with teaching. Frank and van were very clear and helpful. Made it very easy to learn everything.
Jayden Galevski
1751944339
Brilliant course run by some brilliant trainers. The service of training was amazing and helped a lot. Overall a great day
Jonique Life
1751844642
I had the absolute pleasure of doing a HR Licence upgrade today through Core Truck Driving School, the whole team was very welcoming, knowledgeable and professional while offering a very relaxing learning environment.I did my initial training with Frank who has a wealth of knowledge behind him and then finished my test with Van.Cannot recommend this company any higher and I will gladly return again next year to upgrade to my HC Licence.(April 2024)———Update: 07/07/25I returned to Core Truck Driving School 15 months later to do my HC/MC Licence with a Road Ranger upgrade over 2 days and the team showed the same level of professionalism and training as the first time round, I was very happy to have chosen them again.It really does feel like I am apart of the family now.
Martyn Tabb
1751511864
Great training company. Very experienced staff who helped guide you through the process of getting your truck licence.
Ethan Abraham
1751431749
Top trainers, great trucks and an all round positive experience. Second time here and would highly recommend.
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
