About the course
What this course covers.
A trip inspection is a core part of carrier safety, and a bus or van carries the extra weight of passengers depending on the driver getting it right. A defect found in the yard is a maintenance ticket; the same defect found on the road is an incident. This course trains a driver to find it in the yard.
The course covers the National Safety Code requirements behind trip inspections - Standard 13, the safety regulations, and the daily requirements - then works through major and minor defects and how to record them. It walks the full inspection: the in-cab inspection of seats, mirrors, gauges, and equipment; the exterior vehicle circle covering lights, fluids, belts, suspension, brakes, tires, and the exhaust system; the passenger compartment and emergency exits; and the brake response test. It finishes with paperwork retention and an overview of the seven CVSA inspection levels.
Companies use the course to train bus and van drivers and to give a documented training record that supports a National Safety Code program and a carrier safety submission.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
NSC requirements and defects
National Safety Code Standard 13, the safety regulations and daily requirements, and how to record major and minor defects.
In-cab and exterior inspection
The in-cab inspection of seats, mirrors, gauges, and equipment, and the exterior vehicle circle covering lights, fluids, brakes, tires, and the exhaust system.
Passenger compartment and brakes
Inspecting passenger seats, doors, and emergency exits, and carrying out the brake response test in park and while moving.
Paperwork and CVSA inspections
Paperwork retention in the vehicle and the office, and an overview of the seven CVSA inspection levels.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
Our van drivers carry passengers every day. The Standard 13 and defect-reporting sections are exactly what our carrier program needed documented.
Brenda H.
Transportation Coordinator
The exterior walk-around and the brake response test are covered properly. New drivers finish this knowing the routine.
Tom R.
Bus Fleet Supervisor
Good overview of the CVSA levels. Drivers stop being surprised at a roadside inspection once they understand what each level checks.
Lucille D.
Driver Trainer
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Bus and van drivers
- School bus and passenger bus operators
- Drivers new to passenger vehicle trip inspections
- Carriers building a documented driver training record
- Any company that runs buses or passenger vans
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Explain the National Safety Code Standard 13 trip inspection requirements
- Identify and record major and minor defects
- Carry out the in-cab and exterior inspection walk-around
- Inspect the passenger compartment and complete the brake response test
- Describe the seven CVSA inspection levels
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $79.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$399.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$359.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$319.96
A corporate account saves you
$79.99
on 5 seats of Trip Inspections for Buses and Vans
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
A mark of 80 percent earns the certificate, and the course can be taken up to three times to reach the pass mark. On completion the driver downloads and prints a certificate of completion valid for three years from the completion date. A printable student manual is available as a reference.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 30 minutes of content
- Covers National Safety Code Standard 13 for buses and vans
- Includes a printable student manual
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with up to three attempts
Why it matters for compliance
A documented trip inspection routine is part of a carrier's National Safety Code obligations, and passenger vehicles carry that obligation alongside the duty of care to the people on board. This course gives bus and van drivers the inspection training and the record to support a carrier safety program.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Trip Inspections for Buses and Vans course cost?
- The course is 79.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training drivers.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 30 minutes of content and is fully self-paced, so a driver can complete it in a single short session, and a printable student manual is available as a later reference.
Does the certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion is valid for three years from the completion date shown on it, after which the driver retakes the course to stay current.
Does the course cover school buses?
- Yes. The course covers the trip inspection for buses and vans under National Safety Code Standard 13, including the passenger compartment, emergency exits, and the bus schedule requirements.
What are the CVSA inspection levels?
- The CVSA inspection levels are the standardised commercial vehicle inspections, from a Level 1 full inspection of driver and vehicle to the more specialised levels. The course gives an overview of all seven.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.