PATS (Passenger Assistance Training SCHEME)
The scheme provides a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of drivers and passenger assistants to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to provide safe, legal and comfortable journey's to passengers.
PATS (Passenger Assistance Training Scheme) refers to a specialised training program designed for individuals who has anyone who has care or supervision responsibilities of passengers travelling by road , particularly in settings like schools, community organisations, or transport services.
The training aims to ensure that passenger assistants understand both the legal and safety aspects of transporting passengers safely, and assist those with disabilities as well and handling emergency situations.
At Anthony's MIDAS training we can tailor your training to your requirements
At Anthony's MIDAS training we can tailor your training to your requirements
At Anthony's MIDAS training we can tailor your training to your requirements
Core Module
Module A: The Role of the Passenger Assistant
The foundation module for all passenger assistants is designed to equip passenger assistants (PA) with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their roles effectively. This module focuses on understanding the responsibilities and duties of a passenger assistant, ensuring that they can provide safe and efficient service to passengers.
Topics include:
- Duties and good practice
- Safeguarding and reporting
- Assisting the driver
- Health and safety awareness
- Manual handling awareness
- Safety on longer journeys
- Emergency procedures and contingency plans
Module B1 – Passenger awareness and assistance
This module is designed for passenger assistants who work with people who do not use a wheelchair
Topics include:
- Supporting passengers
- Passenger safety plans
- Assisting passengers who have sight loss
- Assisting passengers who have walking difficulties
Module B2 - Assisting passengers who travel in their wheelchairs
This module is designed for Passenger assistants who specifically work with people who are wheelchair users
Topics include:
- Assisting passengers who travel in wheelchairs
- Boarding and alighting a vehicle using a passenger lift or ramp
- Securing wheelchair users in a vehicle using wheelchair tie-down equipment and a passenger safety belt.
- 90 minutes of theory plus a practical session which includes supervised practice and assessment of practical skills.
Choose the modules that are best suited to your needs
At Anthony's MIDAS training we can tailor your training to your requirements
At Anthony's MIDAS training we can tailor your training to your requirements
Module C1 - Supervising children and young people with special needs
This module is designed for passenger assistants who work with young people with special needs.
Topics include:
- Passenger awareness
- Passenger assistance, care and supervision
- Mobility aids and special seating
- Contingency plans.
Module C2 - Working with adults who require care and supervision
This module is designed for passenger assistants who work with vulnerable adults
Topics include:
- Passenger awareness
- Passenger assistance, care and supervision
- Safety harnesses and additional equipment
- Contingency plans