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Road Passenger Vehicle Driving by Taxi, Private Hire and Limousine NVQ Level 2

NVQ

In St Helens ()

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Description

  • Type

    NVQ

The programme includes a range of units including health and safety in the work environment, safe and efficient driving, customer service, dealing effectively with difficult passengers, dealing with emergencies during a journey, transporting children and young persons and providing a service for passengers who require assistance. Employees/ learners are encouraged to access our skills for life.

Important information

Government funding available

About this course

On commencing this qualification, candidates must hold or be eligible to hold the required licenses to operate the relevant vehicle. Candidates should already be working or have a desire to work in one of the above professions to undertake this NVQ programme.

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Course programme

Road Passenger Vehicle Driving by Taxi, Private Hire and Limousine NVQ Level 2
NVQ Level 2 2009/10

Programme Code: TL2RP
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Related Programme Areas: TRANSPORT
LOGISTICS

Who is the programme for? This programme has been designed for Community Transport Drivers, Hackney Carriage and private Hire Drivers, Chauffeurs/Chauffeuse, Taxi Drivers. Candidates are expected to be working in one of these areas.

What will I study? The programme includes a range of units including health and safety in the work environment, safe and efficient driving, customer service, dealing effectively with difficult passengers, dealing with emergencies during a journey, transporting children and young persons and providing a service for passengers who require assistance. Employees/ learners are encouraged to access our skills for life package in numeracy and literacy to form an integral part of their learning. Key Units Health and Safety Safe and Efficient Driving Practices Customer Service Dealing with Difficult Passengers Dealing with Emegencies Transporting Children and Young People Providing Service for Passengers who Require Assistance Employers will benefit from this programme as their workforce become more flexible in their job through use of new knowledge and skills across a variety of situations. Candidates will also improve self-esteem and job satisfaction and develop fundamental life skills in numeracy and literacy.

Entry to the Programme?

How is it assessed? Candidates undertaking this programme will be assigned an assessor from the College who will visit them in the workplace to continuously assess, observe and question them about the real work they carry out in the workplace and monitor their progression. Candidates complete an ongoing folder and will be tested on their knowledge and understanding as well as their actual performance.

Future prospects? Candidates completing this programme will provide a better experience for their passengers and raise the image and professionalism of the industry.

When will the programme start? The programme is flexible and will be tailored to the needs of individuals and their places of work. Employees may start this programme at anytime throughout the academic year the programme and will be delivered on a flexible basis to reduce disruption to day to day business activities.

How long will it take? Within reason, there is no maximum time limit to complete an NVQ; it is designed to be taken at a pace that suits the candidate. However many candidates take approximatly 9-12 months to complete an NVQ Level 2 award.

What about the Money? This qualification is fully subsidised through the Governments Train 2 Gain initiative.

How do I apply? If you are interested in studying the programme,

Campus Address: Technology Centre Waterside Pocket Nook

Road Passenger Vehicle Driving by Taxi, Private Hire and Limousine NVQ Level 2

Price on request