Duration
2 Weeks
NVQ / VRQ / BTEC Taxi Training Course Manchester
Aim to get this qualification is to give you an introduction to the role of the professional taxi and private hire driver, on the successful completion of the course enable you to apply for your taxi licence.
Starting Price
£249.99
Career Scope
£15-20 per hour
Taxi Training Course
Taxi Courses NVQ/VRQ/BTEC Level 2:
This qualification will aim to give you an introduction to the role of the professional taxi and private hire driver and on completion of the course enable you to apply for your taxi licence. This qualification will help and boost learner’s career prospects by giving them the skills, knowledge and understanding that employers look for.
Important
Upon completion of this course you can apply to be a taxi licence badge holder with council licencing offices.
You can purchase a study support pack which consists of 3 books that cover all 9 units and a DVD with practical multiple choice test questions. This pack costs £40.00 from the College’s reception and although this is optional it is strongly recommended.
You are allowed three free re-sit for each unit failed. After that should you need to re-sit an exam there will be a charge of £25 per session. Please note that the knowledge test is not part of this qualification.
On achieving the qualification you will automatically be registered on to the National Register of Taxi and Private Hire Drivers developed by People First, the UK skills council for hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism.
Course Features
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Age requirement
18+ years
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Taxi Training Course Units
Units offered include road safety when driving passengers in a taxi or private hire vehicle, and professional customer service and routes and fares in the taxi and private hire industry.
The tables below give some guidance on which units are assessed as part of each test, the number of questions and the duration of the tests. The number of questions in a test is related to the units being assessed, the level and credit rating. BTEC Level 2 in Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver (QCF)
| Test Number | Unit Names | Number of Question | Duration of Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unit 1: Health and safety in the taxi and private hire work environment | 24 | 35 |
| 2 | Unit 2: Road safety when driving passengers in a taxi or private hire vehicle | 30 | 45 |
| 3 | Unit 3: Professional customer service in the taxi and private hire Industry | 20 | 35 |
| 4 | Unit 4: The regulatory framework of the taxi and private hire industry | 60 | 75 |
| 5 | Unit 5: Taxi and private hire services for passengers who require Assistance (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4 only) | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | Unit 6: Routes and fares in the taxi and private hire vehicle industries | 20 | 35 |
| 7 | Unit 7: Transporting of parcels, luggage and other items in the taxi and private hire industries | 20 | 35 |
| 8 | Unit 8: Taxi and private hire vehicle maintenance and safety inspections | 25 | 35 |
| 9 | Unit 9: Transporting of children and young persons by taxi or private hire vehicle | 25 | 35 |
On Site Training
Our professional and experienced trainer can come to your premises and deliver this course. You may ask for a quotation for all tuition, course materials, exam fees, certificates, travel and accommodation. For further information about in-house training or group booking, please do not hesitate to contact either via telephone, email or by simply submitting Contact us form.
When will I receive my training certificate?
Our professional and experienced trainer can come to your premises and deliver this course. You may ask for a quotation for all tuition, course materials, exam fees, certificates, travel and accommodation. For further information about in-house training or group booking, please do not hesitate to contact either via telephone, email or by simply submitting Contact us form.
More about the Taxi Course
How will I be assessed?
Each unit of the qualification has an on-line test which is governed by the awarding body. There are nine units and the tests are scheduled in agreement with the learners and the tutor. Learners are provided with all the necessary support to suit individual requirements.
You are allowed three free re-sit for each unit failed. After that should you need to re-sit an exam there will be a charge of £25 per session.
Please note that for each exam that is taken, photographic identification of yourself is required and this can either be your passport or your full driving licence (paper and card).
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this course you can apply to be a taxi licence badge holder with council licencing offices.
Training Course Outcome!
You will achieve a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver.
On achieving the qualification you will automatically be registered on to the National Register of Taxi and Private Hire Drivers developed by People First, the UK skills council for hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism.
Why choose us
Excellent Success Rate!
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Most competitive prices with NO HIDDEN COSTS!
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Prices are all inclusive of tuition, handbook, notebook, exams and certificate costs!
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Nationally recognized and Ofqual accredited training course!
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Free guidance session on how to apply and obtain a SIA Licence!
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FAQ’s
What will be the entry requirements?
To enter this program you will need to show enthusiasm, commitment and interest in the subject area and have a commitment to the sector as a whole. No formal qualifications are necessary but a minimum entry 3 level of literacy is required
When will I receive my training certificate?
After attending the course and successfully passing a multiple-choice questions examination, candidates receive Level 2 ”INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER” certificate from an awarding body within England and Wales who are currently recognized by Ofqual and Department for Education and Skills.
what will be the outcome of this course?
You will achieve a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver.
On achieving the qualification you will automatically be registered on to the National Register of Taxi and Private Hire Drivers developed by People First, the UK skills council for hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism.
How can I book Taxi Course?
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How much I can earn?
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