NVQ's
Level 2: NVQ in Road Passenger Vehicle Driving
(Community Transport, Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Vehicle [PHV] and Chauffeur)
Qualification Type NVQ
Level 2
Qualification Overview
The EDI Level 2 NVQ in Road Passenger Vehicle Driving has been developed from the National Occupational Standards produced by GoSkills, the Sector Skills Council responsible for this area. The aim of this qualification is to contribute to the skills, knowledge and overall performance of individuals who are employed in providing a passenger transport service by road. This NVQ is intended to apply to similar occupational roles within a number of identified employment areas of the land passenger transport sector. Specialist units are available for the following roles:
- Community Transport
- Taxi / Private Hire
- Chauffeur
Qualification Structure
To achieve a full certificate in Road Passenger Vehicle Driving, you are required to achieve 9 units in the chosen route made up through the 7 mandatory units and 2 optional units in the chosen route.
Mandatory Core (8 Units)
UNIT 1 Ensure the health and safety in your work environment in the Road Passenger Transport Industry
UNIT 2 Drive community transport, chauffeured, taxi or private hire vehicles safely and efficiency
UNIT 3 Provide professional customer service in the Community Transport, Chauffeur, Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Industries
UNIT 4 Deal effectively with difficult passengers
UNIT 5 Deal with emergencies and incidents during a journey transporting passengers in the Community Transport, Chauffeur, Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Industries
UNIT 6 Provide a transport service in the Community Transport, Chauffeur, Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Industries for passengers who require assistance
UNIT 7 Achieve effective working relationships with colleagues in the Road Passenger Transport Industry
UNIT 8 Transport children and young persons by taxi, private hire or chauffeuring
Optional Units for Chosen Route
UNIT 9 Operate a community transport service for children and young persons
UNIT 10 Operate a community transport service
UNIT 11 Transport passengers in the Community Transport Industry who have special requirements
UNIT 12 Implement defensive driving in the Road Passenger Transport Industry
UNIT 13 Support learners by mentoring and coaching in the workplace
UNIT 14 Develop and maintain your work skills and knowledge in the Community Transport, Chauffeur, Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Industries
UNIT 15 Routine cleaning of passenger transport vehicles
UNIT 16 Transport parcels, luggage and other items in the Community Transport, Chauffeur, Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Industries
UNIT 17 Plan routes in the Road Passenger Transport Industry
UNIT 18 Process fares in the Community Transport, Chauffeur, Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Industries
UNIT 19 Manage and administer small businesses in the Community Transport, Taxi or Private Hire Vehicle Industries
UNIT 20 Process telephone bookings in the Road Passenger Transport Industry
Qualification Type NVQ
Level 2
Qualification Overview
The EDI Level 2 NVQ in Road Passenger Transport Operations has been developed from the National Occupational Standards produced by GoSkills, the Sector Skills Council responsible for this area. The aim of this qualification is to contribute to the skills, knowledge and overall performance of individuals who are employed in providing a passenger transport service by road.
Within your job role you need to be able to show that you can carry out a range of work activities in a variety of contexts. Some of these activities will need to be complex or non-routine tasks that may be carried out when you work as part of a team. In addition you need to show that you can take responsibility for your own work and work by yourself when needed.
When you have completed the EDI Level 2 NVQ in Road Passenger Transport Operations you will be gaining recognition for your experience in the key areas of:
- Health and safety
- Team work
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Personal development
You should select units that reflect your actual work role.
Qualification Structure
To achieve a full certificate you are required to complete 3 mandatory units and 5 optional.
Mandatory Units (3 Units)
UNIT 1 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety (ENTO)
UNIT 2 Achieve effective working relationships with colleagues in Road
Passenger Transport Operations (GoSkills based on RPVD)
UNIT 3 Provide professional customer service in Road Passenger Transport
Operations (GoSkills based on RPVD)
