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MiDAS Driver Training

At Castle we’re extremely proud to be working with over 2000 schools, academies, colleges and organisations across the UK.

2000 Schools

MiDAS Driver Training

At Castle we’re extremely proud to be working with over 2000 schools, academies, colleges and organisations across the UK.

Call today to see what we can do for you 01869 253744

Who needs MiDAS training?

Anyone driving a minibus should complete some form of regular training or assessment. Driving a minibus is very different from driving a car, yet many school minibus drivers have never received professional training because they passed their test before January 1997 and have the D1 category on their licence. These drivers may be able to drive your school minibus legally, but it is recommended that they complete the MiDAS training every three years to refresh their knowledge and enhance their skills.

Safety First

MiDAS driver training is not a licence. Your school minibus drivers also need a D1 driving licence. MiDAS certificates last for four years before they need to be renewed but we recommend more frequent on-going driver checks and assessments including CODA an online risk assessment, termly licence checks and bi-annual eyesight and medical checks.

What’s involved in D1 driver training?

MiDAS is a nationally recognised scheme and participants are issued with a certificate on passing the assessment. The training is completed in a day and consists of theory training with a small test in the morning, a walk-around of the minibus so you understand the checks required before every use, and the afternoon consists of practical driving and training for any improvements.

Training

We offer small group training to ensure all attendees have the necessary time and attention, so numbers are limited to up to four candidates per day.

Theory Training

This involves classroom training on all aspects of driving a minibus safely. All candidates can ask any questions they may have. MiDAS training takes place in the morning.

Walk Around

Getting to know your bus and what to be aware of before driving. Our instructors aim to complete this within a 30-minute timescale.

Small Theory Test

This will be a test based on the training provided to you during your morning session.

Practical Driving

Our Castle Driver Training instructors will assess you, making sure that you are the best driver you could possibly be. Each candidate is required to have a minimum of 30 minutes driving time. However, Castle Driver Training is keen to allow you as much driving time as we possibly can. Should any candidate require additional support or advice, our instructors will be more than happy to provide this for you.

PASS your MiDAS Training

Our aim is to make sure that each candidate successfully completes the training to the highest of levels. Certificates are awarded by Castle Driver Training.

Top-up Training

For those who have taken the D1 test, it’s also useful to take MiDAS as top-up training. Many people drive a minibus quite infrequently and MiDAS is ideal for refresher training – particularly when transporting children.

Talk to Castle Minibus today

We would be delighted to answer any questions you have about our MiDAS Courses.