Standard Certificate

Lasts for 4 years after which the course is re-taken and a new certificate issued.

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Consists of two main parts.

 

Part 1 - Theory training and assessment. 

• Delivered via the CTA website

•  90 minutes of interactive and engaging E-Learning, covering the legal responsibilities of drivers and the essential theoretical knowledge needed to provide safe, legal and comfortable journeys.

It includes:

• Training in the skills required to drive a minibus.

• A thorough knowledge of the legal responsibilities of a minibus driver and duty of care.

• Department for Transport (DfT) codes of practice in safe carriage of passengers.

• Good practice in passenger comfort.

• Health and Safety at work for Drivers.

• Reversing & Manoeuvring of vehicles.

• Defensive Driving techniques.

• Emergencies and Contingency plans.

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The E-learning includes a multiple choice test consisting of 20 questions, the answers to which will be contained in the training session, and in the minibus driver’s handbook. The pass mark of the theory test is 80%.

 

Part 2 - Practical training and assessments.

• Conducted at your premises and in your vehicles.

• This part of the course takes around 1.5 – 2.5 hours

Each candidate will undertake on-the-road driving skills training (not time specific) and a driving assessment. Successfully getting through the driving skills element leads on to the assessment stage of at least 30 minutes. The assessment route takes into consideration a wide range of road conditions.