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Level 2

Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver

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Duration:
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Crewe Campus, EP Campus

The Course

This course is ideal for taxi drivers who wish to gain a qualification to support their job role. The qualification covers the following areas:

  • Health and safety in the taxi and 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 and 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 and private hire vehicle 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


There are no entry requirements for this course. However, a good level of English and a reasonable level of IT skills are required.
Please see other workbased courses available at the College.
£237

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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There is funding available for eligible students.

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Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
August 26th, 2026
Duration:
9:30am - 4:00pm 2 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 2
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 16th, 2026
Duration:
9:30am - 4:00pm 2 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 2
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
October 7th, 2026
Duration:
9:30am - 4:00pm 2 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 2
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
October 28th, 2026
Duration:
9:30am - 4:00pm 2 Weeks
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Level 2
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
November 18th, 2026
Duration:
9:30am - 4:00pm 2 Weeks
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Level 2
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
December 9th, 2026
Duration:
9:30am - 4:00pm 2 Weeks
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
January 13th, 2027
Duration:
9:30am - 4:00pm 2 Weeks
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EP Campus
Start Date:
February 3rd, 2027
Duration:
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
February 24th, 2027
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9:30am - 4:00pm 2 Weeks
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
March 17th, 2027
Duration:
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
April 7th, 2027
Duration:
9:30am - 4:00pm 2 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 2
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
April 28th, 2027
Duration:
9:00am - 3:45pm 2 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 2
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
June 16th, 2027
Duration:
9:30am - 4:00pm 2 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 2
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
July 7th, 2027
Duration:
9:30am - 4:00pm 2 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 2
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The Course

This course is ideal for taxi drivers who wish to gain a qualification to support their job role. The qualification covers the following areas:

  • Health and safety in the taxi and 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 and 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 and private hire vehicle 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


This course is ideal for taxi drivers who wish to gain a qualification to support their job role. The qualification covers the following areas: Health and safety in the taxi and 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 and 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 and private hire vehicle 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
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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