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Keeping You Safe On the Roads
Passenger Assistant Training
The Passenger Assistant Training Scheme is also administered by MiDAS and the CTA. The Scheme provides a nationally recognised standard for training Passenger Assistants. The PATS Scheme is available to anyone who has care or supervision responsibilities of passengers travelling by road.
Passenger Assistant Training starts with online training followed by an in person Passenger Assistant workshop facilitated by a PATS Assessor.
The Passenger Assistant Workshop:
- 90-120 Minutes
- Groups of 6
- Content tailored to suit attendees Passenger Assistant Role
PATS Accessible (Optional)
- 60-120 Minutes
- Groups of 3
- Practical Demonstration and overview of specialist equipment
- Supervised Practice
- Practical Skills Assessment (20 Minutes Per Person)
People who may need a Passenger Assistant include:
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Children and young Adults
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People with emotional or behavioural problems
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People with physical or learning difficulties
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People with mental health problems
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People who are older and frail.
The objectives for a Passenger Assistant Training Candidate are:
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To be aware of the legal, practical and safety issues surrounding the passenger assistant role
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To be given help where necessary to improve skills
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receive training in how to meet the specific needs of their passenger groups
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be assessed to ensure their skills are of an acceptable standard
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receive a certificate which is accepted by other PATS members throughout the country.
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