What is MiDAS Minibus Training?
MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme; a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers and is administered by the Community Transport Association. The scheme provides a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers and has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses. With the huge size differential between a car and a minibus, it is essential that all drivers are assessed for their minibus driving ability. Certificates issued are valid for 4 years.
Driver Requirements:
People who wish to undertake MiDAS minibus Training must have:
• License to drive category required (See driving a minibus without D1 section on our website)
• 2 or more years driving experience on a full licence
• No more than 6 points on their driving licence
Training Locations:
Springwood Heath Primary School Liverpool 19
In-House – Delivered at your workplace 7 days a week
Alan Holland our experienced Midas Drive Trainer with 26 Years' experience delivers the training in a friendly structured and interactive way. Alan makes the training inspiring and memorable and can structure one to one training for any of your drivers requiring additional support.
Standard Minibus Certificate
£115 Per person
This includes the online learning pass.
Training in the skills required to drive a Standard minibus.
Delegates will learn and explore:
A thorough knowledge of the legal responsibilities of a minibus driver and duty of care.
Department for Transport codes of practice in safe carriage of passengers.
Good practice in passenger comfort.
Health and Safety at work for drivers.
Manoeuvring of vehicles.
Defensive driving techniques.
Minibus fire and evacuation.
Each candidate undertakes a 45 Minute on the road driving assessment.
The assessment route takes in to consideration a wide range of road conditions.
The assessor provides feedback and advice to the candidate during the drive.
Wheelchair Accessible Minibus Certificate
£140 Per Person
This includes the online learning pass.
This course is for those carrying wheelchair users, and so those needing knowledge and experience of using passenger lifts and securing wheelchairs etc.
Delegates will learn and explore:
Group discussion after viewing a training related film.
Safe use of ramps and tail lifts.
Wheelchair and passenger restraint equipment.
Department for Transport codes of practice on safe carriage of passengers in wheelchairs.
Good practice on passenger assistance.
Good practice in passenger comfort.
Health and Safety at work for drivers.
Manoeuvring of vehicles.
Defensive driving techniques.
Minibus fire and evacuation.
Information on disability, carrying passengers and professional etiquette.
At the end of this session, candidates sit a written test paper consisting of 20 questions, the answers to which will be contained in the training session.
Each candidate undertakes a 45 minute on-the-road driving assessment.
The assessment route takes in to consideration a wide range of road conditions.
The assessor provides feedback and advice to the candidate during the drive.