Sheffield Community Transport - MiDAS Driver Training
 
MiDAS provides a nationally recognised qualification for non-vocational minibus drivers from voluntary and community sector organisations, local authorities, colleges etc.  It enhances driving skills and safety awareness and provides appropriate assessment, training and accreditation etc. MiDAS is organised by the Community Transport Association (CTA) and the qualification is valid for four years, after which a full refresher training course is required.

There are two levels of MiDAS assessment available depending on the type of minibus driven - easy-access or standard.  We recommend that all drivers undertake the 'accessible' assessment since this would then cover them for both sorts of minibus.  The training covers the safety aspects of different types of equipment used in accessible minibuses, and aims to ensure the safe carriage of passengers travelling in wheelchairs and others with mobility difficulties.

Download a MiDAS application form here

Courses Available

MiDAS Training

Confidence Training
(Recommended for people with limited experience of larger vehicles)
£25.00
per hour session
Standard MiDAS
£55.00
per 2½ hour session
Accessible Only
£30.00
per 1¾ hour session
Accessible MiDAS full Assessment
£70.00
per 4 hour session
All will receive refresher training after 4 years
£45.00
per person
MiDAS Training

Driver Assessor Trainers (DATs)

SCT hopes to be in a aposition to offer the DATs training course again in the near future - please register your interest by emailing us and we will keep you informed.

Full DATs Course £475.00
per person, 4 consecutive days
DATs Refresher £130.00
per person, 1 day

Passenger Assistants Trainers (PATs)

Full PATs Course £350.00
per person, 3 consecutive days
PATs Refresher £40.00
per person, 1 day
Manual Handling £40.00
per person, 1 day
(This price is negotiable)
MiDAS Training Bus
     
Starter Package   PCV D1 Minibus
Medical £70.00   Assessment FREE
Provisional £10.00 Tuition (4/5 days) £100 per day
Theory Test £21.00 Test Fee £85.00
Theory Study Pack £15.00    
Total £116.00 PCV D Large Bus  
    Assessment FREE
    Tuition (4/5 days) £200 per day
Test Fee £85.00
   
For further information contact Dean McDonald - Driver Training Officer on Tel (0114) 285 9922, Mob (07734) 419 795 or email dean@sheffieldct.co.uk