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1. www.cfirst.org.uk › community-transport › midas-trainingMinibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) Training

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   MiDAS is a national scheme to enhance the driving and passenger awareness skills of minibus drivers. MiDAS is not a legal requirement but is increasingly being accepted as a ‘best working practice’.

2. ctauk.org › midas › find-a-midas-providerFind your local MiDAS Provider | Community Transport Association

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   There are hundreds of organisations throughout the UK who can deliver MiDAS for your drivers. Explore our map to find providers in your area! Many of them are also able to travel so if there isn't one close to you, have a look at providers in your surrounding area.

3. www.cfirst.org.uk › community-transport › midasMiDAS Drivers Guidance Information - Community First

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   • Can I Take Part in Midas Training?
   • Licence Restrictions
   • Incidental Drivers
   • Minibus Weight
   • Requirements For Accessible Midas

   You must have a current, valid driving licence. You will need to bring it with you for the start of the course and to have provided us with a photocopy or scan beforehand, the copy needs to match the licence presented. All drivers must show their driving licence for examination at the start of the course. You will also need to go to the gov.uk webs...

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   Drivers under 70 years-old, who have “D” or “D1” on their licence (or “A” on old style Green licences issued prior to 1990) are entitled to drive a minibus. There are however restrictions for some drivers, and a car driving licence does not automatically entitle anyone to drive a minibus. For more guidance, please see the Hampshire County Council’s...

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   An incidental driver is someone who has Category B on their driving licence but doesn’t have category D or D1 and who might drive a minibus as a small part of their paid job (e.g. teachers or care workers). But if they are paid staff, can they be volunteers? Government departments were asked to answer the question: ‘Are teachers volunteers when dri...

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   Drivers who only have B or B(120) entitlement are the only ones who need to check the weight of the minibus. It does not affect other drivers. You will find a plate on the minibus that looks like the picture on the right. It is sometimes called the chassis plate or VIN plate. It may be in the door frame, in one of the front foot wells or under the ...

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   Drivers should be aware that Accessible MiDAS is likely to involve some manual handling (of minibus seats and wheelchairs) and awkward stooping/twisting (to secure a wheelchair in a minibus). Community First accepts no responsibility for any difficulties or injuries experienced by those training in connection with the Accessible training. Drivers a...

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4. www.accessibleltd.co.uk › what-is-midas-trainingWhat Is Midas Training: The Essentials - Accessible

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   The Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, MiDAS, is a training and registration scheme for drivers of minibuses in the UK. Following a number of serious accidents where drivers and passengers using minibuses were killed or serious injured in the 1990s the government, with the involvement of the Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents and the ...

5. ctauk.org › our-coursesOur Courses - Community Transport Association

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   MiDAS is the gold standard training scheme for minibus drivers in the community transport sector and beyond, ensuring that minibus drivers are able to provide safe, legal and comfortable journeys. Who is it for? MiDAS is suitable for anyone who is required to drive a minibus as part of their role.

6. www.communityfirst.org.uk › transport › midas-trainingMiDAS Training - Community First

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   Community First offers MiDAS Minibus Driver Training, a nationally recognised standard for drivers of minibuses that offers training for members of staff and volunteers to drive minbuses to ensure they transport adults and children safely.

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   What is Midas training?

   • MiDAS is the gold standard training scheme for minibus drivers in the community transport sector and beyond, ensuring that minibus drivers are able to provide safe, legal and comfortable journeys. Who is it for? MiDAS is suitable for anyone who is required to drive a minibus as part of their role.

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   Who regulates Midas training?

   • The scheme is governed by the Community Transport Association (CTA) who promote and manage this nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. What are the benefits of MiDAS training?

   MiDAS Training - Community First

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   What is the minibus driver awareness scheme (Midas)?

   • MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) is a membership-based scheme designed to enhance both driving and safety standards for drivers of minibuses. The scheme is governed by the Community Transport Association (CTA) who promote and manage this nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers.

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   What should drivers know about accessible Midas training?

   • Drivers should be aware that Accessible MiDAS is likely to involve some manual handling (of minibus seats and wheelchairs) and awkward stooping/twisting (to secure a wheelchair in a minibus). Community First accepts no responsibility for any difficulties or injuries experienced by those training in connection with the Accessible training.

   MiDAS Drivers Guidance Information - Community First

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   Do minibus drivers need a Midas certificate?

   • MiDAS is a national scheme to enhance the driving and passenger awareness skills of minibus drivers. MiDAS is not a legal requirement but is increasingly being accepted as a ‘best working practice’. Most organisations operating minibuses like their drivers to have a MiDAS certificate. It is down to the organisation’s risk assessment and policy.

   Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) Training

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   What happens at the end of a Midas training session?

   • Typically, at the end of this session, delegates will be asked to complete a short written test. To retain the MiDAS qualification and certificate, MiDAS drivers must attend a short refresher course every 4 years. Refresher Training is designed to maintain and improve the overall standard of MiDAS. MiDAS trainers also receive refresher training.

   What Is Midas Training: The Essentials - Accessible

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8. lcts.org.uk › training › midasMiDAS - LCTS

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   MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) is the UK national standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers, and consists of 3 parts: Standard Training. This is required for all drivers and consists of 8 online theory modules followed by a short multiple choice theory assessment. Accessible Training.