PATS Training Course For Trainers:

PATS (Passenger Assistant Training Scheme) was developed jointly by: (Community Transport Association UK) and Hampshire County Council which provides a nationally recognised standard of training to people whose role it is to provide care and assistance to passengers travelling by road.

Our Passenger Assistant Trainer Course covers all of the modules in the PATS (Passenger Assistant Training Scheme) so that you can train your staff in-house. We also offer trainer refresher courses.

• Course topics include:
• Legal implications
• Passenger safety
• Collision & emergency procedures
• Epilepsy
• Autism
• Dementia
• Disability Discrimination & Equality Act
• How to demonstrate the safe & correct use of passenger lift/ramp
• Health & Safety
• Manual Handling
• Duty of care & good practices
• Setting up a training programme
• Keeping records

General Information

The following points should be noted:

• It is paramount that any trainer candidate has relevant work experience & the ability to pass on vital information and skills learnt during the trainer course
• They must be able to convey any points clearly and concisely and have the ability to use variety of training aids, computers, projectors, power-point etc
• Candidates will have to demonstrate presentation skills, subject matter drawn from course content and sit a theory test & practical skills assessments
• A memory stick containing PATS Trainer`s manual, forms, presentation & certificate will be included in the cost of the course.