SQA Certificate Course
SQA, SCQF, Level 5, Certificate
The Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver (SCQFLevel 5) SQA Level 2 Certificate by flexible / Distance Learning:
- Is a NEW course for all new taxi and private hire drivers
- Can help prospective or existing drivers who want to start a career transporting passengers
- Supports, develops and enhances overall knowledge of the taxi industry
- No more requirements to attend CPD (Continuous Professional Development) courses
- The course is at your own time and at your own pace
This course can put you on the road for a successful career as a taxi driver and includes 9 units.
Units on the (SQA) SCQF Level 5 Certificate include:
• Unit 1: Taxi and Private Hire: Workplace Health and Safety
• Unit 2: Taxi and Private Hire: Safely Transport Passengers
• Unit 3: Taxi and Private Hire: Professional Customer Service
• Unit 4: Taxi and Private Hire: Maintain the Safety of the Licensed Vehicle
• Unit 5: Taxi and Private Hire: Mobility and Wheelchair Assistance
• Unit 6: Taxi and Private Hire: Plan Routes and Fares
• Unit 7: Taxi and Private Hire: Transport Luggage and Parcels
• Unit 8: Taxi and Private Hire: Safely Transport School Age Children
• Unit 9: Taxi and Private Hire: The Licensing Regulations (Scotland)
To do this course you should have a good understanding of the English language, enthusiasm, attitude and commitment to pursue a career in taxi driving.
International entry requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS 5.5.