ECT Charity is delighted to announce that it is now one of the handful of locations in the UK offering MiDAS Driver Assessor training. This certification enables Driver Assessors to deliver MiDAS training for other organisations, promoting safe and confident minibus driving. By expanding access to this essential training, we are helping more people develop the skills needed to drive minibuses safely and effectively.  

About MiDAS 

Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) is the nationally-recognised standard for people who need to drive a minibus. Administered by the Community Transport Association and designed for individuals and organisations committed to passenger safety and comfort, MiDAS offers two options: a standard course or an extended course for driving accessible minibuses.  

MiDAS Driver Assessors conduct on-road assessments, offer tailored driving tips and provide constructive feedback. They also conduct the necessary licence checks and ultimately determine whether candidates meet the criteria to pass and gain their MiDAS certification. 

Driver Assessor training  

ECT Charity has been delivering MiDAS training to drivers for over 25 years, equipping countless drivers with the knowledge and skills they need. Starting this year, ECT Charity will be offering training for individuals to certify as a MiDAS Driver Assessor.  Our Training Centre offers the following three programmes:  

1. MiDAS Driver Assessor training – Standard is a two-day programme which covers the full range of skills and knowledge required to become a MiDAS Driver Assessor – from licence checks to driver assessment to providing effective driver feedback.  
2. MiDAS Driver Assessor training – Accessible is a three-day programme which includes all the components of the Standard training mentioned above plus a day dedicated to certifying Driver Assessors to deliver Accessible MiDAS (the extended course that prepares people to drive an accessible minibus). 
3. MiDAS Driver Assessor training – Refresher is a programme designed for existing MiDAS Driver Assessors to renew their certification for a further two years. This one-day, in-person programme enhances skills and reinforces the knowledge to continue delivering the MiDAS framework effectively to drivers.  

“We’re delighted to offer MiDAS Driver Assessor training” said Richard, Driver Assessor Trainer at ECT Charity. “MiDAS makes a real difference for community groups and other organisations.  We know that accessing this training has been challenging for many organisations, often causing delays to their services, which is why having qualified Driver Assessors is so important.”  

Detailed information about the programme can be found here. Our next available programme is for MiDAS Driver Assessor - Refresher training, which will be held on Thursday 6th February and Wednesday19th February respectively. If you have any questions, please contact us at training@ectcharity.co.uk.   

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