Minibus licencing is one of the most complicated licence categories in the UK. If you drive for a profit making organisation you will need to upgrade your driving licence to Category D1, (Minibus), and gain your Driver CPC, (Certificate of Professional Competence). Whereas if you plan to drive for a non profit making organisation you can either upgrade your licence to Category D1 and/or sit the MiDAS course.
We offer Discounts for block bookings, and training can be delivered at your Venue or ours. Call us on 0800 047 6921 or contact us for more details.
Driver CPC came into effect on the 10th of September 2008 for bus/coach (PCV) drivers, and the 10th of September 2009 for lorry (LGV) drivers. If already hold your driver CPC you will need to complete the driver CPC periodic training
If you already hold your Driver CPC, you will need complete 35 hours periodic training over every 5 year period to maintain your CPC status.
If you have yet to gain your CPC, you will have to complete Modules 2 and 4 of the Initial Qualification, or, if you passed your Category B, (Car), test prior to January 1997 you can choose whether to complete the 35 hours periodic training, or the Modules 2 and 4.
We will look after you from start to finish! We will post/deliver provisional licence application packs free of charge which will include details of a doctor to sit your medical at a discounted rate.
We will provide classroom training and issue the most up to date DVSA revision material free when you book your theory training.
We will book your theory tests for free of charge, so it’s the same price if you book it yourself or if we book it for you, (no booking fees!).
We will provide intensive one on one driver training to ensure you are fully prepared for a first time pass, including booking your driving test for you. This is 3 day course, 4 hours one on one driver training for the first 2 days, day 3 is test day with a minimum of 1 hours 30 minutes training prior to test.
We will provide Driver CPC practical training to ensure you are fully prepared to pass your Driver CPC practical test first time!
If you plan to drive Minibuses for non profit making organisations you can choose whether your want to upgrade your licence to Category D1, (Minibus), and/or complete the MiDAS, (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme).
You will first need to apply for the provisional Category D1. We will post/deliver provisional licence application packs free of charge which will include details of a doctor to sit your medical at a discounted rate.
We will provide classroom training and issue the most up to date DVSA revision material free of charge when you book your theory training.
We will book your theory tests for free of charge, so it’s the same price if you book it yourself or if we book it for you, (no booking fees!).
We will provide intensive one on one driver training to ensure you are fully prepared for a first time pass, including booking your driving test for you. This is 3 day course, 4 hours one on one driver training for the first 2 days, day 3 is test day with a minimum of 1 hours 30 minutes training prior to test.
Please give us a call on 0800 047 6921 with any enquiries and to book your place on one of our courses.
This is a Nationally recognised qualification for none profit making organisations only. Originally developed by Hampshire County Council, MiDAS has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses.
MiDAS consists of a theory training session and assessment during the morning and practical driver training and assessments in the afternoon, we can provide training for up to 8 candidates per day.
Upon successful completion candidates will be MiDAS certified for 4 years.
A refresher course will be necessary to maintain the MiDAS status thereafter.
Please give us a call on 0800 047 6921 with any enquiries and to book your place on one of our courses.