Free Level 2 Taxi Driver Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, part-time during the day. The course takes one week to complete. You'll cover the knowledge and professional standards needed to work as a licensed taxi or private hire driver. Topics include passenger safety, driver conduct, and the responsibilities that come with the role. A free taxi driver course for adults looking to enter the trade, it gives you a recognised taxi driver qualification to support your licence application.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll understand the legal responsibilities of a professional taxi and private hire driver.
You'll learn the standards of conduct expected when carrying passengers.
You'll explore passenger safety and how to handle different situations on the job.
You'll develop knowledge of licensing requirements for taxi and private hire work.
You'll learn about the professional duties that come with the driver role.
How you will learn
The course is delivered in the classroom over one week. You'll take part in taught sessions covering the knowledge and professional standards required for the role. Assessment is based on the City and Guilds qualification requirements. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Taxi driver, working for a licensed taxi operator
Private hire driver, working for a minicab or app-based service
Chauffeur, providing professional private transport
Airport transfer driver, transporting passengers to and from airports
Courier driver, combining passenger or parcel delivery work
What you could study next
Local authority taxi licence: the next step after this qualification. You'll apply to your local council for a licence to work as a taxi or private hire driver.
Level 2 Award in Safe Road User and Vehicle: useful if you want to strengthen your road safety knowledge.
First aid at work qualification: valued by many taxi and private hire operators for passenger safety.
