BTEC Award in Transporting Passengers by Taxi
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Description
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Type
BTEC
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Duration
3 Weeks
This course is designed to support and enhance the knowledge of existing or prospective drivers who wish to develop or begin a career in transporting passengers.It will provide career opportunities for persons seeking a career in driving a passenger transport vehicle and employed passenger transport drivers who will undertake this qualification as part of their continuing professional.
Important information
Government funding available
About this course
4 GCSEs Grade D, incl. English. (Maths D for some courses). Or Pass in Level 1 Vocational Qual., Merit for BTECs, plus Key Skills Level 1 Comm. (App. of Number for some courses) or equivalent. Diplomas require Functional Skills in ICT, Maths and English.
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BTEC Award in Transporting Passengers by Taxi
Course Description
This course is designed to support and enhance the knowledge of existing or prospective drivers who wish to develop or begin a career in transporting passengers.It will provide career opportunities for persons seeking a career in driving a passenger transport vehicle and employed passenger transport drivers who will undertake this qualification as part of their continuing professional development
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs Grade D, incl. English. (Maths D for some courses). Or Pass in Level 1 Vocational Qual., Merit for BTECs, plus Key Skills Level 1 Comm. (App. of Number for some courses) or equivalent. Diplomas require Functional Skills in ICT, Maths and English.
Modules Studied:
- Customer Service
- Equality and Diversity
- Disability Awareness
- Transporting Passengers Safely
- Carriage of Luggage and Parcels
- Map Reading and Route Planning
- Licensing Regulations
Awarding Body: EDEXCEL
Level: L2
Duration: 3 weeks
Attendance Modes: Day
Assessment: Candidates will be assessed throughout the course concluding with a two part on-line multiple choice assessment. Many candidates also opt to take an adult literacy assessment which is embedded within the course.
Progression Routes: Completion of this course provides learners with the opportunity to apply for a hackney or private hire taxi licence. Successful licence applicants usually go on to take an NVQ level 2 Road Passenger Transport qualification.
Costs: Contact college for fees
Campus: Kirkby
BTEC Award in Transporting Passengers by Taxi