- September 17, 2018
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
COST: £100 Per Person
Course Info
MiDAS, the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, is a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and
training of minibus drivers. This is a Module One: Standard Certificate course and has been arranged by Ullapool
Community Sport Hub through Highlife Highland to directly benefit the Ullapool community and help local sport
clubs, groups and voluntary organisations in overcoming transport barriers. Course candidates will learn:
• 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
• Information on BCT hire policies and procedures
• Minibus Fire and Evacuation
Candidates must sit a written test paper and undertake a 70 minute on-the-road driving assessment.
Once the course requirements have been assessed and satisfactorily passed, each MiDAS certificate is valid for a
period of four years from the date of the driving assessment. On completion of this MiDAS Module One course
candidates will be eligible to complete Module Two: Accessible Certificate, Half-day course.
Please read the pre-course requirement document – MiDAS Pre-Course Requirement and complete prior to the training.
Please note that you must submit a copy of your driving licence and current driving record. Your driving record can be obtained from the DVLA site View my Licence
(https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence)
To book and pay for your place please click here and enter the course code – 000774INHS
Willie MacLeod, Outdoor Activities Development Officer, High Life Highland.
Tel: 01463 718009 Email: [email protected]
