BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi & Private Hire Driver (RQF)/ (QCF)

This award is accepted by most Licensing Authorities. By obtaining this accredited qualification, you will promote a professional image for yourself and your company. You will further improve your skills and knowledge as a taxi driver. This award is now a mandatory requirement by some Authorities.

Course Overview:

The C&G BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver is designed to develop, support and enhance the knowledge of prospective or existing drivers who wish to begin or develop a career in transporting passengers.

This BTEC qualification is delivered by a sector specialist who is an existing taxi driver. He is qualified as an NVQ Assessor and Tutor.

If you wish to know more about this course, please use the register your interest form on the page.

Existing passenger transport drivers who wish to return to the industry after an absence and require their qualifications to be updated will also benefit from this course.

This award is accepted by most Licensing Authorities. By obtaining this accredited qualification, you will promote a professional image for yourself and your company. You will further improve your skills and knowledge as a taxi driver. This award is now a mandatory requirement by some Authorities.

Who The Course Is For

This course is for you if you are looking for a career in taxi driving or are an existing taxi driver wishing to upskill and renew your license.

What Will You Learn?

Units

The course consists of nine units which are mandatory. The units are:

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Health & Safety in the Taxi and Private hire work environment

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Road Safety when driving passengers in a Taxi or Private hire vehicle

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Professional customer service in the Taxi and Private hire industry

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Taxi and Private Hire vehicle maintenance and safety inspections

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The regulatory framework of the Taxi and Private hire industry

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Taxi and private hire services for passengers who require assistance (includes wheelchair observations)

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Routes and fares in the Taxi and Private Hire vehicle Industries

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Transporting of parcels, luggage and other items in the Taxi and Private hire industry

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Transporting of children and young persons by Taxi or Private hire vehicles

Learning Methods

Classroom training and study support workbook.

Enrolments

We can apply anytime and can also deliver the course specifically for your organisation. You’ll receive a study support workbook which you can take home for further reading. Please call or email us on

Assessment

All units are subject to external assessment and achievement of the qualification is through an externally set computer generated test. The assessment will also include two practical wheelchair observations

Certification

Successful candidates will achieve a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Taxi and Private Hire Driver.

Taxi Regulations:

New taxi regulations, aimed at raising the standards of the taxi trade operating within some Local Licensing Authorities, now mean that it is a mandatory requirement for all new and existing taxi and private hire drivers to complete a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private hire Driver to be eligible to apply or renew a taxi licence. In some council area, you will not be able to apply for a taxi badge without this qualification. More and more local councils are implementing this year on year.