Taxi Periodic Training
Short course
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Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Intermediate
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Class hours
8h
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Duration
1 Day
We are an approved training centre by JAUPT and DVA N. Ireland to deliver Taxi Periodic Training. Introduced in September 2015, it is now a legal requirement for taxi drivers operating in Northern Ireland to complete periodic training to improve their knowledge and skills.
Over a five year period 35 hours of training must be completed including a minimum of 3.5 hours of Disability Awareness.
The training requirement will be phased in between 2015 and 2020 with drivers having to provide evidence of training before their taxi licence can be renewed.
About this course
To raise the standards of the taxi industry and to develop the current skills of taxi drivers.
Taxi Drivers
Reviews
Subjects
- Disability
- Taxi
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Customer Care
- Customer Service Skills
- Disability Care
- Road safety
- Wheelchair Users
- Legal Framework
Teachers and trainers (1)
Paddy Brady
Trainer
Course programme
- Customer Service / Disability Awareness (PCV)
- Economic Environment for Carriage of Passengers (PCV)
- Health, Safety and Emergencies
- Loading/Unloading (PCV)
- Professional Driver and Company Issues
- Regulations for Carriage of Passengers (PCV)
- Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
EXPLAIN the legal requirements regarding the Transport of Passengers. ANALYSE the Licencing Requirements for drivers, taxis and PCV Operators DISCUSS the definition of Customer Service, understanding different types of passengers and their travel needs. IDENTIFY customer expectations and levels of service required . DEFINE the Barriers to Good Service, Service Failure and Dealing with enquiries and complaints . DISCUSS Vulnerable Road Users including Driving the vehicle in a safe and customer friendly manner; Safety issues concerning pedestrians, cyclists, children and the elderly. EVALUATE Equality legislation relating to Disability. DEFINE Disability Awareness, the features of various types of disability and identifying passengers with additional needs DEMONSTRATE how to provide assistance for passengers and obtaining permission for support and physical contact. INDICATE how to Transport wheelchair users and people with mobility problems. ESTABLISH Emergency procedures with people with disabilities.
Taxi Periodic Training