Training
Our driver Trainers are all fully qualified to deliver Minibus Driver Training Awareness in addition to Minibus Accessiblity Training.
As well as training and certifying our own drivers, we offer fully certified Minibus Driver Awareness and Minibus Accessiblity Training. As well as assessor training.
The training aims to be able to give staff the knowledge & skills for them to provide a safe, legal & comfortable journey.
Our training helps provide the necessary skills for those driving minibuses for schools, groups, clubs ect. We also offer accessible training for those who transport passengers with disabilities. We provide information to allow drivers to understand and meet the needs of their passengers.
Making sure every journey is Safe, Legal and Comfortable.
Testimonials
“Both myself and colleagues found the Minibus Awareness training course provided by Travel Assist Services Ltd to be highly informative. Heath & David not only provided an extensive overview of the relevant laws and regulations but also a number of practical tips that trainees will find extremely useful going forward. I would recommend Travel Assist Service Ltd to any school or organisation looking to procure high quality Minibus Awareness training.”
Daniel Milton
Head Teacher
St Bedes RC High School
Green Lane
Blackburn
BB2 4SR
FAQs
What is Minibus Driver Awareness?
Minibus Driver Awareness training provides a nationally recognised and certified standard for the assessment and training of drivers to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to provide safe, legal and comfortable journeys to passengers.
The training designed for organisations and drivers who transport passengers with disabilities.
What is Minibus Accessiblity Training?
Minibus Accessiblity Training is an extension to the Minibus Driver Awareness training. It helps train drivers to help with a variety of accessiblity difficulties, that people with disabilities face.
What disabilties are you trained to help?
Our training helps us provide accessible transport for people with a wide variety of needs.
Every passenger is an invidual with different needs. Which is why our training gives drivers a comprehensive base of information to assist many needs.
We can safely assist people with wheelchairs, whether they can transfer to a seat or prefer to stay in the chair.
Those using mobility scooters, crutches or walking frames.
We can also help people with “invisible” disabilites, that may effect transport, such as COPD.
We are also trained to help people who struggle with transport for reasons other than mobility difficulties. Such as Autism, Anxiety or Alzheimer’s.
Our training helps drivers to be aware and mindful so the journey is safe and comfortable for everyone.
How is training conducted?
We conduct driver training in person, so we can have a practical demonstration and your organisation can be assured that they fully understand the training and provide the safest journey for your passengers.
For more information, or to book a driver training session, call us on 01254 846200 or email us on info@travelassist.org
Get in touch with Travel Assist Ltd for safe patient transport in Blackburn with Darwen on 01254 846200