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Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS)

The CTA accredited Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) course consists of individual driver assessment and up to two classroom sessions requiring three days training overall. A standard MiDAS driver course, lasting two days, is also available for those who do not require disability awareness training.

In order to receive MiDAS training your organisation must be a MiDAS member. Membership is free and is open to any organisation operating or using minibuses. Member organisations range from small voluntary organisations operating one vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of minibuses as well as schools; colleges and universities. To apply for MiDAS membership: download the MiDAS membership application form from the CTA Website.

Who should attend?

Line managers; coach and minibus drivers and MiDAS training department personnel

Full MiDAS course content

MiDAS framework
Outline of MiDAS theory training
Defensive driving
Mirrors and blind spots
Safety gaps
Speed statistics
Benefits of reducing speed
Accidents
Reversing and manoeuvring
Signals and passenger comfort
Licensing
Legal responsibilities
Eyesight
Starting off procedures
Completion procedures
Passenger safety
Child passenger safety
Health and safety awareness

Risk assessment
Moving and handling
Personal safety
Breakdowns
Accidents
Evacuation procedures
Accessibility
Passenger disability awareness
Professional MiDAS etiquette
Assisting passengers with hearing loss
Assisting the visually impaired
Passengers with walking difficulties
Assisting wheelchair users
Using a passenger lift
Wheelchair restraints
Duty of care
MiDAS summary and conclusions

Standard MiDAS course content

MiDAS framework
Outline of MiDAS theory training
Defensive driving
Mirrors and blind spots
Safety gaps
Speed statistics
Benefits of reducing speed
Accidents
Reversing and manoeuvring
Signals and passenger comfort
Licensing
Legal responsibilities
Eyesight
Starting off procedures

Completion procedures
Passenger safety
Child passenger safety
Health and safety awareness
Risk assessment
Moving and handling
Personal safety
Breakdowns
Accidents
Evacuation procedures
Accessibility
Professional MiDAS etiquette
Duty of care
MiDAS summary and conclusions

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