[Translate to Cymraeg:] An Overview
[Translate to Cymraeg:] MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, organised by the Community Transport Association U.K. (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a membership based scheme that is designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses, there are over 3,000 member organisations across the UK.
Who is it aimed at?
MiDAS is applicable to any organisation operating or using minibuses, from small voluntary organisations operating one vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of minibuses as well as schools, colleges and universities.
MiDAS has developed over the years from the initial minibus course to include Car & MPV, Passenger Assistant, Manual Handling and Minibus Fire & Evacuation courses. MiDAS drivers and trainers are actively encouraged to keep in touch with the Agency so we can help with any advice or information you need.
Are you entitled to drive a minibus?
Prior to taking the MiDAS, please check that you passed your UK car driving test before January 1997. This will entitle you to drive a minibus, providing you have no medical restrictions. If you passed your driving test after 1997, you can only drive a minibus if you meet the following;
- Are a volunteer driver
- Driving for a not-for-profit organisation
- Have held your full licence for at least 2 years
- Are over 21
- Have no medical restrictions
- The minibus GVW or MAM is no more than 3.5t (Standard) or 4.25t (Accessible)
- Must not tow a trailer
If your organisation has its own minibus, please check its weight and contact us for further information.
If you don’t meet the above criteria, then please see the D1 training area.
Course details
- Theory training in defensive driving, passenger safety, accident and emergency procedures and legal issues around passenger transport.
- A multiple choice theory test
- A driving assessment in a minibus.
- Additional training for driving an accessible vehicle including safe use of wheelchair tie-downs and use of passenger lift.
Who should attend?
Any minibus driver from any organisation - from a small voluntary scheme that are hiring a minibus, to schools and colleges, to a local authority that operates its own fleet.
Please check: Are you entitled to drive a minibus?
Costs
Standard MiDAS £73.00
Accessible MiDAS £98.00
After 4 years, a refresher is due.
Cyrsiau Hyfforddi yn y dyfodol
Ffurflen gofrestru
Os am archebu lle ar unrhyw un o’n cyrsiau, gellir lawrlwytho a dychwelyd y ffurflen gofrestru naill ai drwy e-bost neu drwy’r post.
Prisiau Cyrsiau
Am fwy o fanylion ar gyrsiau MiDAS a ddarperir gan Asiantaeth Hyfforddiant ar gyfer Cludiant Powys, gellir lawrlwytho ein rhestr brisiau ddiweddaraf.
