Community Action Fareham

MiDAS (Minibus Drivers Awareness Scheme) Training      

MiDAS
MiDAS was originally developed by Hampshire County Council (HCC), is now administered nationally by Community Transport Association UK (CTAUK) and provides organisations with the means to assess and train all their minibus drivers.

Hampshire County Council (HCC) and most voluntary organisations require their drivers to hold a current MiDAS certificate before driving their minibuses. 
There are significant legislative requirements. The HCC 'Welcome to MiDAS' webpage is comprehensive; click here

MiDAS Training
Community Transport requires drivers to have a current MIDAS certificate in order to drive our minibuses.
We can offer MiDAS training to our own drivers (free of charge) and other organisations' drivers (see below for course fees).

MiDAS training courses run on a monthly basis and comprises :

1. One theory session (half day for Standard, full day for Accessible), including :
     · Passenger safety
     · Wheelchair access facilities
     · Legal requirements
     · Accident and emergency procedures

2. A driving assessment, including Minibus handling

Course charges vary depending on requirements. 
There are two Course options : 'Standard' and 'Accessible' (which includes securing of wheelchairs etc),
together with Refresher courses for both options.
Refresher training is required after 4 years. 
Discounts are available for voluntary organisations.

Course Sessions are organised monthly; visit  Harbourside Training   or email us for updates.

MiDAS Training Course Fees 

For MiDAS Training details and booking please contact:
Habourside Training
Community Action Fareham
163 West Street
Fareham
PO16 0EF

Tel: 01329 223145 (although the training coordinator works part-time, in which case leave a message on the answerphone).
Email: training@actionfareham.org.uk