What is Midas?
MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme promotes a nationally
recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It
is a membership based scheme that has been designed to enhance
minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses.
Midas training will provide you with a certificate which enables you to
drive the minibuses in your organisation.
What types of Midas are there?
Standard MiDAS is a classroom based session in the skills and information you need when driving
a minibus. This will be followed by a multiple choice exam paper to check your theory
knowledge. On successful completion of the theory assessment you will take a driving
assessment in the afternoon (usually an hour). After successfully completing your drivers
assessment you will have completed your MiDAS training and will receive your certificate.
Accessible MiDAS is the same as the standard MiDAS but is aimed
at those who have accessible driving minibuses. You will do an
extra module and will undertake a practical skills assessment
where you can show understanding of using a passenger lift. You
are able to drive an accessible bus with standard MiDAS
certificates but if you need to use the accessible equipment
please book an accessible course.
Refreshing your MiDAS certificates is required 4 years after your certificate is gained. These are
detailed above and include: a reassessment of your driving ability, a classroom based training
session, theory assessment and a practical skills assessment if you drive accessible buses.
Who needs Midas training?
Midas training is provided to the appointed person(s) in your organisation who is responsible for
driving minibuses. MiDAS is applicable 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.
What do I need to bring?
Your driving licence and DVLA driving licence information which can
be accessed within 14 days of the training date.
We will also need to know before hand if you have or don’t have B or
D1 on your licence. We can accommodate both licences but will need
this information at the booking stage. If you are unsure if you have B
or D1, please contact a member of the team to help you identify this.
SEE PAGE 2 FOR BOOKING INFORMATION AND DATES AVAILABLE
How can I book a place or ask a question?
Places can be easily booked by calling Community First Training on 0300 500 8085 ext 2 or email
[email protected] equally we are available to answer any of your queries about which
certificate is best for you. We also are able to run bespoke training at your venue (subject to
minimum numbers).
Dates we are running training are:
Course type
Midas accessible
Midas accessible
Midas accessible
Midas
Midas
Midas
Midas accessible
Midas accessible
Midas accessible
Midas accessible
Date
12-Aug
26-Aug
02-Sep
15-Sep
14-Oct
25-Oct
04-Nov
18-Nov
08-Dec
15-Dec
Venue
Leigh Park Community Centre, Havant
Forest Community Centre, Bordon
Falcon House, Winchester
Langstone Technology Park, Havant
Forest Community Centre, Bordon
Falcon House, Winchester
Leigh Park Community Centre, Havant
Falcon House, Winchester
Forest Community Centre, Bordon
Langstone Technology Park, Havant
Cost per person
£99
£99
£99
£99
£99
£99
£99
£99
£99
£99