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Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme

Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS)

Improving minibus safety by working with your organisation to improve driver standards. 

We are a local provider for MiDAS across Rushmoor & Hart Districts.  A MiDAS qualification is essential to drive an RVS minibus.  

As a MiDAS minibus driver, you will:

  • Receive up-to-date training in the skills and information needed to drive a minibus
  • Have your driving competence assessed to a county-wide standard
  • Be able to drive a minibus for any MiDAS member without needing to be reassessed

The Standard course is a combination of theory and practical skills assessments.  A separate “Accessible” course is available for those needing to drive the accessible vehicles and operate the tail lift/secure wheelchairs.

 

Next Course Dates with spaces available:

 

DATE COURSE TYPE SUITABILITY Booking Information
16th October 2025 Accessible Course – Online/2 hour Practical Skills Assessment Aimed at both first time and previously trained MiDAS Drivers See below
23th October 2025 Standard Course – Online/2 hour Practical Skills Assessment Aimed at both first time and previously trained MiDAS Drivers See below

 

More 2025 dates to be announced soon (for both Standard and Accessible), if you are interested in booking onto one of these forthcoming courses please complete a registration form so we can add you to our waiting list and we will contact you with the dates as they are released.

Download the booking form here.

Contact us to discuss the provision of a course solely for your organisation, minimum of 3 delegates required.  Subject to demand.

Please see below for further information.

 

Please contact Rushmoor Voluntary Services on 01252 398450 for course information.

 

COSTS

  • Standard is £125.00 for RVS members and £130.00 for Non members + £40.00 for on-line learning pass
  • Accessible is £150.00 for RVS member and £175.00 for Non members + £40.00 for on-line learning pass

 

CANCELLATIONS

If for any unforeseen reason you need to cancel your place on a course, at least 14 days’ notice is required in order for the course fee to be refunded.  For cancellations with less than 14 days’ notice, if we are unable to fill the cancelled space the full course fee applies.