Passenger Assistant Training Scheme

All new hackney carriage driver and private hire driver applicants must undergo the Passenger Assistant Training Scheme (PATS).

PATS overview

PATS provides a nationally recognised standard of training to people whose role it is to provide care and assistance to passengers travelling by road.

There are 5 modules, induction module (module A) undertaken by all, then other modules you complete depending on the needs of the people you work with. The modules are:

module A: the role of the passenger assistant is the foundation module for all passenger assistants and enables drivers and carers to understand the role of the passenger assistant
module B1: passenger awareness and assistance covers awareness of passenger needs and how to assist, looking at individuals who don't use a wheelchair
module B2: assisting passengers who travel in wheelchairs covers similar aspects to B1 but focuses specifically on passengers in wheelchairs
module C1: supervising children and young people with special needs for work with children or young people with special needs
module C2: working with adults who need care and supervision for work with vulnerable adults

There are also 2 further specialist modules covering emergency aid and manual handling.

PATS training providers

You will need to book and pay for PATS training yourself.

Cabbie Training - Wendy Clarke - 07739320050 - www.cabbietraining.co.uk

Green Penny – Taxi Driver Disability Awareness Course – 03301117230 - Taxi Driver Assessments & Courses, Online & Fleet Driver Training - Green Penny