Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS)

This is a nationally recognised standard for the training and development of minibus drivers, certificated and valid for four years.

MiDAS Training will give you a skill with which you can earn a decent living or use to supplement your income on an occasional basis. If you are seeking employment (full or part time) or if you want to supplement your income or work voluntarily as part of the "Big Society" then we can provide you with the training you need. Just one day's work could more than pay for the cost of the training.

You may be on the "Work Programme" or going to JobCentrePlus. If you are then ask your advisor if you can have your training funded.

You may be retired and looking for an enjoyable way of investing your time in an interesting and worthwhile activity.

Once trained you can use your MiDAS training to benefit yourself and your community.

Standard MiDAS (half day) +1 hour practical driving assessment

• The legal, practical and safety requirements of minibus driving
• Passenger safety (adult and child)
• Breakdown, accident and emergency procedures
• Personal safety procedures for drivers
• MiDAS handbook
• Theory assessment test
• 1 hour practical driving assessment

Cost: £70

Accessible MiDAS (one day) +1 hour practical driving assessment

As above plus:

• Disability awareness
• Wheelchair and passenger restraint equipment training
• Use of tail lift or ramp equipment and safety advice

Cost: £85

Course Schedule

Our current MiDAS course schedule is as follows: -

Please note:

• Trainees are required to be at our office at 8.45am on the day of the course. You must bring your full driving licence and two passport photos.
• It may not be possible to have the MiDAS practical driving assessment on the same day as the theory session due to instructor availability.
• If you are doing the Accessible MiDAS, this theory session (approx 2 hours) will take part after the lunch break on the same day. It will not be possible to do the practical driving assessment on the same day due to the time constraints.
• For Terms and Conditions please click here.