Scarborough
Dial A Ride
What is MiDAS?
MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, organised by the Community Transport Association U.K. (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a scheme that has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses.
Who is it aimed at?
MiDAS is applicable to any organisation operating or using minibuses. Organisations range from small voluntary organisations operating one vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of minibuses as well as schools, colleges and universities.
How does MiDAS work?
MiDAS operates on a "cascade" approach. The CTA has
appointed a number of training agents, who provide training
for minibus Driver Assessor/Trainers (DAT's) nominated from
member organisations. Dial A Ride currently has
2 DATs.
A DAT can then assess the competence of other minibus
drivers, and provide them with training on how to safely use
a minibus.
What do drivers get out of this?
Drivers who successfully complete the MiDAS assessment and training programme will receive a nationally recognised certificate valid for four years, as well as the option of obtaining the comprehensive "MiDAS Driver's Handbook".
The safety training, which can be delivered on a group or
individual basis, uses key learning points from a number of
areas:
- Legal Responsibilities of a Minibus Driver
- Passenger Safety
- Child Passenger Safety
- Defensive Driving
- Manual Handling Awareness
- Health & Safety Awareness
- Accident & Emergency Procedures
- Personal Safety for Drivers
Scarborough Dial A Ride offers courses at it's base location (Allatt House) or at anywhere within the Scarborough Borough area.
For more information please contact us.
Phone: 01723 354434
