Transport Operators and Community Transport

Appropriate training is an integral part of our badging process as it is front-line in ensuring the safeguarding of those individuals for whom the County Council is responsible for providing passenger transport.

Successful completion of the training courses listed below is mandatory for all staff working on Worcestershire County Council transport contracts.

Minibus drivers (9 to 16 passenger seats):

• smoke evacuation
• wheelchair tie-downs
• tail lift

Passenger Assistants:

• Passenger Assistant Training (PATS)
• Behaviour Management or training date booked (to be completed within 3 months)
• Emergency First Aid at Work or training date booked (to be completed within 3 months)

How to book Passenger Assistant and Driver training courses:

• email: rbourne1@worcestershire.gov.uk