Training services

Training on Saturdays will also be available to organizations, if this is more convenient to those requiring training eg those working full-time who prefer not to take time off work.

MiDAS

MiDAS stands for Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme. MiDAS is the only nationally recognized minibus driver accreditation for the safe operation of passenger vehicles holding up to sixteen passenger seats

The MiDAS accreditation demonstrates to passengers and their families that the driver of the minibus they are traveling in has the best qualification available to drive such a vehicle and the very important responsibility that this entails.

If a driver employed by or representing your organization holds a MiDAS qualification this eliminates the need to hire an outside driver with this qualification and so significantly reduces costs when hiring a minibus.

HCT is the only organization in the London Borough of Hounslow that runs regular MiDAS training courses. HCT runs monthly training courses at its offices in central Hounslow and will also run courses on the organizations own premises if this is more convenient eg for schools/colleges where it is not possible for staff to leave their posts for a prolonged period of time.

PCV D1 Minibus Driver Training

The PCV D1 licence is for drivers who passed their car driving test after January 1st 1997 and wish to drive a minibus with more than 8 passenger seats.

The PCV D1 licence is available for drivers aged 21 or over who have a full car driving licence.

First Aid

This course includes a 4 hour class and a practical session. Candidates will be given an introduction to first aid within their work environment, its definition and purpose. Among the many subjects addressed will be:

• The unconscious casualty

• The causes of unconsciousness

• The conscious casualty

• Airways and breathing disorders

• The circulation system

• Wounds and bleeding

MiDAS ‘Accessible’ Driver

This course is for drivers who require disability awareness, wheelchair and security equipment training. This training course includes the ’Standard’ MiDAS module plus an additional class session of 3 1/2 hours which covers information on:

• Disability Awareness

• Overview of the Disability Discrimination Act

• Wheelchair handling

• Wheelchair and passenger security equipment training

• Correct use of lift and/or ramp, and safety advice

PAT (Passenger Assistant Training)

This is a 4 module course. Module A is the foundation but the other modules can be added or omitted subject to the individual’s needs.

This course has been developed for people who undertake the role of passenger assistant (sometimes called escorts, carers, care assistants, chaperones or helpers). PAT training is for anyone who has care and/or supervision of passengers when travelling by road, whether as a non-driving passenger or as a driver/passenger assistant.