Level 2 Taxi Driver Course in Crewe. Classes run at Cheshire College Crewe Campus, part-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on where you live and your circumstances. The course runs over 24 hours and covers everything from road safety and customer service to vehicle maintenance, the regulatory framework, and transporting passengers with specific needs. There are no entry requirements, though a good level of English and reasonable IT skills are expected.
Who this course is for
"Intro to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver Certificate - Level 2 - HABC is suitable for adult learners."
Entry requirements
"There are no entry requirements for this course. However, a good level of English and a reasonable level of IT skills are required."
What you will learn
You'll learn how to manage health and safety in a taxi and private hire work environment.
You'll understand road safety responsibilities when carrying passengers.
You'll develop professional customer service skills for the taxi and private hire industry.
You'll learn how to carry out vehicle maintenance checks and safety inspections.
You'll understand the regulatory framework that governs taxi and private hire services.
You'll learn how to assist passengers who require additional support.
You'll cover routes, fares, and the transport of parcels, luggage, and other items.
You'll understand the rules around transporting children and young people.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Cheshire College Crewe Campus. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering the units in the qualification. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you demonstrate across the course topics. The centre will give you full details of how assessment works when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Crewe Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Taxi driver, working for a licensed private hire or hackney carriage operator.
Private hire driver, completing pre-booked passenger journeys.
Courier driver, transporting parcels and goods locally.
Airport transfer driver, providing scheduled passenger transport.
School transport driver, carrying children under licensed arrangements.
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in transport or logistics if you want to move into supervisory or fleet management roles.
A local authority taxi licence, which you'll need to legally operate as a taxi or private hire driver in your area. This course supports your application but the licence itself is issued by your local council.
First aid at work qualifications, which many operators expect drivers to hold.
