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21848VIC Course in Taxi Driving   

 

 

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.

 

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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.

 

 

How to get started as a TAXI DRIVER

1.  Download and complete Victoria Police Online Application Form & Instructions

2.  Obtain identification documents [originals and photocopies] to comply with the 100 point

     identification check

3.  Take your completed application form, identification documents and photocopies to an authorized

     certifier.  Your documents and signature must be witnessed and certified by this person.

4.  Post your application form, certified documents and fee [cheque or money order] to the following

     address (Public Inquiry Service, Victoria Police PO Box 418, Melbourne 8005)

5.  Download and complete Application For Accreditation To Drive A Metropolitan Taxi And Hire Car

6.  YEAR 2010 COURSE DATES

8.  Student Timetable - DAY COURSE

9.  Student Timetable - EVENING COURSE

 

If you get confused you may ring Technical Advanced Training on (03) 9309 0059 for advise.

 

 

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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 1800 638 802.

 

 

Completion Requirements, Duration and Student Timetable

 

To achieve this qualification the student must have demonstrated competency against all 7 core units.  Course duration is 9 days full time from 10.00am till 5.00pm.  Student Timetable - DAY COURSE.

 

Our training centre also offers evening classes.  Duration of evening classes is 15 nights part time from 5.00pm till 10.30pm.  Student Timetable - EVENING COURSE.

 

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

VBPAU170                         Provide customer service

TLIH407B                          Identify major roads, services and attractions

TLIC907C                          Drive taxi cab

 

 

Course Fees & Charges

 

The course will cost $700.00, subject to price change.  A minimum payment of $150.00 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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