Online Taxi & Private Hire Driver training for those based across the North West wishing to complete their Level 2 Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver qualification.

Complete your Taxi VRQ with Antrec! Funding available for those that are eligible. To see if you qualify, contact a member of the Antrec Admin Team. Inductions will take place over email and telephone.

Our phone lines remain open so please call 03330237450 to make an enquiry.

What online learning is available?

Offering the Level 2 Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver VRQ online via our elearning software A New Spring. This can be offered on a funded basis, to check if you are eligible please call us on 03330237450 or complete the enquiry form below.

How long will it take?

We set a target for all learners to complete the Level 2 Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver within 4 weeks. Each learner works alongside their Tutor to set targets in order to achieve this.

There are no formal dates to start this training as it is all accessed via our elearning platform. Complete your enrolment and start today.

What can I expect?

The qualification is made up of 9 units covering topics:

• Health & Safety in the Taxi & Private Hire Work Environment
• Road Safety when Driving Passengers in a Taxi or Private Hire Vehicle
• Professional Customer Service in the Taxi and Private Hire Industry
• Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Maintenance & Safety Inspections
• The Regulatory Framework of the Taxi and Private Hire Industry
• Taxi and Private Hire Services for Passengers Who Require Assistance
• Routes and Fares in the Taxi & Private Hire Vehicles industries
• Transporting of Parcels, Luggage and Other Items in the Taxi and Private Hire Industries
• Transporting of Children and Young Persons by Taxi or Private Hire Vehicle

Our Tutors have created an online programme using their first hand experience in the industry. The online training includes videos, exercises and practice assessments. Also includes a unit covering online safety and car parts.

After you have completed all your learning you can simply book in for your Next Steps session and testing. The Next Steps session runs through the support we can offer each learner throughout the taxi licence application process. When you book your testing date you are ready to sit the final examination for each of the 9 units and complete a wheelchair assessment, this is held at Antrec Bootle (subject to restrictions or government guidelines).

What do I need to complete the online learning course?

You can complete the online taxi learning on any handheld device. Tablet, laptop and mobile device. You require an internet connection. If you require access to data or devices then please raise this with a member of the team as we can support you with this.

What support can you offer?

Our Tutor will work alongside you and provide all the support required for you to complete learning.

SEND support

If you have any special educational needs and disabilities please make the Enrolment team or your Tutor aware. We can make reasonable adjustments and provide support for those that need it.

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