Become qualified to deliver MiDAS training within your own organisation with professional train the trainer and assessor training from NTT Group.
Become A MiDAS Assessor
For organisations with multiple drivers or passenger assistants to train, developing your own qualified MiDAS assessor provides a flexible and effective way to deliver training internally.
NTT Group is proud to be a Community Transport Association (CTA) Commercial Affiliate Training Centre, enabling us to provide specialist MiDAS train the trainer courses to organisations across the UK. Our experienced trainers will provide you with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to deliver high-quality MiDAS training and assessments within your own organisation.
MiDAS Train the Trainer Courses
We offer train the trainer options covering the four main areas of MiDAS training:
MiDAS Standard Train the Trainer
Designed for organisations that need to deliver standard MiDAS training internally, this course develops the knowledge and practical assessment skills required to train and assess minibus drivers against MiDAS standards.
Training covers areas including:
- MiDAS standards and course structure
- Driver licence and vehicle checks
- Practical driver assessments
- Safe, legal and comfortable minibus driving
- Identifying common driving faults
- Assessment techniques
- Providing constructive feedback
- Supporting drivers through the MiDAS training process
MiDAS Accessible Train the Trainer
Designed for organisations that need to deliver accessible MiDAS training to drivers responsible for transporting disabled passengers or operating vehicles fitted with specialist accessibility equipment, this course develops the additional knowledge and practical assessment skills required to deliver accessible training.
Training covers areas including:
- Disability and passenger awareness
- Passenger assistance
- Safe use of passenger lifts and ramps
- Wheelchair Tie-Down and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS)
- Safe boarding and alighting
- Practical use of accessible vehicle equipment
- Assessing candidates using specialist equipment
MiDAS Passenger Assist Train the Trainer
Designed for organisations that need to deliver passenger assistant training to their own staff or volunteers, this course develops the knowledge and skills required to train passenger assistants responsible for supporting and supervising passengers travelling by minibus, car, MPV or bus.
Training focuses on providing safe, professional and passenger-centred assistance and gives successful candidates the skills required to deliver passenger assistant training within their organisation.
MiDAS Car & MPV – Train the Trainer
Designed for organisations operating cars and MPVs as part of their passenger transport services and needing to deliver MiDAS car & MPV training internally, this course develops the knowledge and assessment skills required to train drivers to provide safe, legal and comfortable passenger journeys in cars and MPVs. This is particularly relevant to organisations operating community car schemes or other passenger services using smaller vehicles.
Why Train Your Own MiDAS Assessors?
Developing qualified MiDAS assessors within your organisation gives you greater flexibility over how and when your drivers and passenger assistants receive training. This can be particularly beneficial for local authorities, charities, community transport providers and other organisations with larger numbers of drivers, passenger assistants or volunteers.
Having appropriately trained assessors can help your organisation:
- Deliver MiDAS training internally
- Maintain consistent driver and passenger safety standards
- Support new drivers and passenger assistants
- Provide ongoing training and assessment
- Build training around your operational requirements
- Develop knowledge and skills within your own team
CTA Commercial Affiliate Training Centre
NTT Group is an official Community Transport Association Commercial Affiliate Training Centre, this enables us to provide specialist MiDAS train the trainer and assessor training for organisations looking to develop their own internal training capability. Combined with our extensive experience in professional driver, instructor and assessor training, we can provide practical support throughout your MiDAS training journey.
Speak To Our Team
If your organisation is considering delivering MiDAS training internally, speak to NTT Group – our team will be happy to discuss your requirements, the training you intend to deliver and your existing experience, to help you identify the appropriate MiDAS train the trainer course for your organisation.
