Taxi Training


General Overview

The course will be designed to provide training for those wishing to gain employment in the taxi (Metropolitan) or hire car (VHA) industry . It will assist students in undertaking routine taxi driver duties and to follow established practices in the workplace in a professional and safe manner.
It will also develop skills in collecting, analyzing and organizing information, planning and organizing activities and working with others.
Entry Requirements & Prerequisites
Students can apply if they are able to satisfy the relevant State’s licensing requirements for taxi drivers, and are able to follow simple routine instructions and protocols for taxi assignments.
For further information on how to obtain a drivers certificate ring the Victorian Taxi Directorate on
(03) 9320 4360 or Technical Advanced Training on (03) 9309 0059 or just simply download the following application forms to get started:
How to get started
1. Victoria Police National Police Record Application Form
2. Medical Assessment Application Form
3. Driver Accreditation Application Form
If you get confused you may download our step by step procedure or ring (03) 9309 0059.
Work Placement
The 21848VIC Course in Taxi Driving provides the skills and knowledge necessary to apply for a taxi license to work as a taxi driver.
Students will comply with the relevant licensing requirements in the State of Victoria. Detailed information can be obtained from the Victorian Taxi Directorate on (03) 9320 4360.
Completion Requirements
To achieve this qualification the student must have demonstrated competency against all 7 core units. Nominal duration of the course is 115 hours.
The units of competence for completion are as follows:
VBPAU166 Complete orientation to the taxi industry
VBPAU167 Comply with safety and security procedures
VBPAU168 Use communication systems in a taxi cab
VBPAU169 Carry out financial transactions and maintain records
TDTH401A Identify major roads, services and attractions
VBPAU170 Provide customer service
TLIC907C Drive taxi cab
Course Fees & Charges
The course will cost $680.00, subject to price change. A minimum payment of $200.00 is required prior to course commencement for administration and enrolment fee. Administration fee is inclusive of course fee.
For further information and next class commencement, contact our Broadmeadows office on
(03) 9309 0059.
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