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Safe Transport Victoria

Safe Transport Victoria (STV) is the first point of contact for schools in relation to bus accreditation. STV has guidance sheets for schools on their dedicated School buses webpage.

Applying for accreditation

Safe Transport Victoria has following information on their School buses webpageExternal Link for schools applying for accreditation:

Use the department’s accreditation checklist (DOCX)External Link to ensure you have completed all the necessary components.

Management information system

Safe Transport Victoria has the following guidance on their School buses webpageExternal Link for schools that operate their own bus/buses to understand what is required for a compliant management information system (MIS):

  • Management Information Systems Guidance – overview of the MIS components.
  • Safety Policy Guidance
  • Governance and Internal Controls Guidance
  • Accountabilities and Authorities Guidance
  • Bus Safety Worker Guidance
  • Bus Safety Duties Guidance
  • Alcohol and Drug Management Guidance
  • Fire Extinguisher Requirements Guidance – the required number of fire extinguishers on a bus
  • Devices for School Buses Guidance – complying with the requirements for bus warning lights and signs
  • Accredited Number Plates Guidance – how to obtain accredited number plates for the bus
  • Signage Accreditation Number Guidance – where to display the accreditation number on the bus
  • Risk Register Guidance – using a risk register to manage bus safety risks
  • Emergency Management Plan Guidance – what should be included in a school’s Emergency Management Plan for school buses
  • Information Management Guidance – how schools must have a system to record and retain the documents required for accreditation
  • Incident Reporting Guidance – how to report bus incidents to STV. Schools must also report incidents through eduSafe

The department has produced the following templates to assist schools in developing their MIS:

Maintenance management system

Safe Transport Victoria has the following guidance on their School buses webpageExternal Link for schools that operate their own bus/buses to understand what is required for a compliant maintenance management system (MMS):

  • Maintenance Management Systems Guidance – information about documenting the servicing and maintenance of buses
  • Bus Safety Inspections Guidance – summary of the bus inspections required to remain compliant
  • Pre-trip Inspection Guidance – what safety checks a school must complete before a bus trip
  • Defect Identification and Clearance Guidance
  • Vehicle Safety Inspection VSI Guidance
  • Internal Audit Guidance

The department has produced the following templates to assist schools in developing their MMS:

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Reviewed 19 July 2024

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