Electric School Bus Training Standards
Get the first electric school bus industry training standards for vehicle operation, safety, maintenance, technology and troubleshooting.

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The Electric School Bus Training Standards define learning objectives and outcomes for people interacting with electric school buses (ESBs). They can guide the development of ESB training curricula and content. These industry-first ESB standards have been peer reviewed by more than 50 industry experts including staff from school districts, manufacturers and subject matter experts.
Downloading these free standards will help school districts, trainers and instructors develop or compare training programs for staff and people interacting with ESBs including bus riders, drivers, technicians, fleet managers, first responders and more. The standards help assess whether knowledge and skills related to ESB awareness, safety, maintenance and troubleshooting are adequately covered in existing training programs.
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“[The ESB Training Standards] dictates the core competencies which anyone working with an electric school bus needs to know to safely perform their duties. A united front like this on BEVs is crucial because the success of zero-emissions transportation transition is all our responsibility.”
Justina Morosin, International, VP, General Manager IC Bus
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