MiniBus Training
Main areas covered: Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire
mob: 07737 615961
email: ian@cotswoldmidas.com
Who is MiDAS for:
Our aim is to provide quality training to Care Homes, Schools, Colleges, Universities and other organisations who use Minibus vehicles for their transport needs
What are the benefits of MiDAS Training?
- MiDAS is highly recommended for all minibus drivers, from beginners to all advanced levels of experienced drivers.
- Drivers will gain more valuable experience and feel more confident in driving minibuses and will become more competent.
- It also ensures that they understand the additional legal responsibilities of carrying passengers and driving a minibus, and how to deal with a range of situations such as breakdowns and collisions.
What does MiDAS training involve, how long does it take and where?
There are two modules to choose from – Standard and Accessible.
1) Standard :
- This is in two parts, an E-learning Theory module followed by a Practical (driving) assessment.
Following your application to take part in training, drivers will be allocated an ‘E--learner pass code’ to access the Community Transport Association (CTA) learning portal. Here they can access the theory course. This has to be completed at least 48 hours before the agreed date for the driving assessment. The theory training takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.
On the agreed date we will come to you for the practical assessment, it will take place in your own vehicle and we can train up to a 4 people within one day on a 1-1 basis. The driving assessment is a minimum of 45 minutes per driver.
2) Accessible:
- The ‘Accessible’ module can follow the ‘Standard’ training and is for those who will be transporting wheelchair users.
The ‘Accessible’ module is still delivered in 2 parts, theory, which for the time being is still face-to-face, followed by a practical session using the accessible equipment fitted to your vehicle, ramps, tail-lift etc.
The driving assessment and Accessible training are delivered at your place of work, using one of your vehicles. ‘Accessible’ training (for carriage of wheelchair users) may require delivery over 2 days depending on numbers required.
Following successful completion of the training elements undertaken, drivers will be able to log on to the CTA portal to print off their personal MiDAS certificates. These are valid for 4 years.
MIDAS group sizes and costs:
A maximum of 4 drivers per booking
The online e learning costs £40 per driver applicant but provides 4 years of access to all the learning materials. This is paid to the CTA and we arrange everything for you as part of the booking process.
If you would like any further information or a no obligation quote please contact us using the form below
Community Transport Association
The CTA manage a national programme of quality-assured education and training for the CT sector and beyond, ensuring that organisations are able to deliver safe, legal and comfortable journeys