- February 21, 2018
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
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 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 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)
Cost: £100 per person
To request a booking form or for more information, please contact: Willie Mcleod, Outdoor Activity Development Officer, High Life Highland. Tel: 01463 718 009 / Email: [email protected]
