All licensed private hire drivers must work for a licensed private hire operator.
It offers you to work as a minicab or driver for Private Operators.
Do you fancy the flexibility of deciding your own hours
This license is valid for 3 years from the date of the TFL PCO.
As a driver, you can work for private operators as self employed.
Here are the basics skills and qualifications needed by anyone wishing to become a private hire driver in the UK:
Eligibility to work legally in the UK
A full UK or EU driving licence for at least 12 months (longer in certain parts of the UK)
The minimum age of 21 years
Excellent driving skills
Medical clearance to meet DVLA Group 2 standards
Good character, as established by an enhanced criminal record check. Verification of the criminal record (DBS)
Medical clearance to meet DVLA Group 2 standards. Medical examination (GP) required by the TFL
Strong knowledge of the area in question, verified via an exam. Assessing Topographic Skills
Good interpersonal skills
English Language Test
Renewing your driver licence To ensure your licence is renewed in good time, we now issue all application packs four months before the expiry date. Once you receive the form from us, please apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a criminal records check. We also recommend that you also register with the DBS Update service to prevent any further delays in the future: subscribers to this service won't be required to apply for a new disclosure when renewing their licence, which eliminates the risk of delays in the processing of applications. This also saves money on the cost of a new disclosure certificate. A disclosure will only be required where a change has occurred. More details about the DBS Update Service are available on our Licensing information page.
More information about license
As part of your application you will need to provide a recent photograph of yourself. This will appear on your renewed taxi or private hire driver licence. See our "Photo guidance" about the type of photograph we will accept. Download PDF Taxi/Private Hire Licence Photo Guidance
Source: tfl.gov.uk
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An English language requirement applies to all applications for private hire drivers licences received by TfL on, or after, 14 October 2016.
This includes applications for both renewal and new licences.
It is essential for public safety that all licensed private hire drivers are able to communicate in English at an appropriate level. Drivers need to be able to communicate with passengers to discuss a route or fare, as well as read, understand and respond to important regulatory, safety and travel information sent by TfL.
Since 14 October 2016, all applicants for a private hire driver's licence have been required to be able to communicate in English to a B1 standard.
A transitional process is in place and applicants for new licences and renewals have until 30 April 2019 to provide evidence that they meet the English language requirement. For applications received after 30 April 2019, applicants will have to provide evidence that they meet the English language requirement as part of their application before a licence will be issued.
We are looking to introduce an English language test which is more relevant to the role of a private hire driver, but which remains at B1 standard. For example, including bespoke material with language and vocabulary that directly relates to the role and responsibilities of a private hire driver. We will provide further details in due course. Source:
Source: tfl.gov.uk
Exam and English preparation is recognized by TFL, which certifies that each student must have the English test attached to the application submitted to the TFL.
Our center is recognized for English language tests.
Integrated Skills in English I (B1) Secure English Language Test (SELT) is a test of 4 skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening and has been approved by TfL for this purpose you must program to obtain this certificate.
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This page details information about the topographical assessment for private hire drivers. If you want to become a licensed private hire driver in London you must complete a topographical assessment.
The assessment is held in TfL-approved centres and is conducted under exam conditions by TfL assessors.
Before a topographical assessment can be taken, you must have submitted your private hire driver application to us for consideration. Once your application has been assessed, we will invite you to book a topographical assessment..
Source:tfl.gov.uk
Topographic evaluation refers to the knowledge of the map of London and its surroundings. If a customer orders a trip and needs to perform his service as efficiently as possible, the customer who has to get from Point A to Point B, the driver must be able to read the AZ map showing that he is making the best route possible depending on traffic and time reduction in traffic.
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You must be medically fit which means meeting the DVLA Group 2 medical standards. In most cases, this will mean that you will have to undergo a medical examination with someone who has access to your full medical records.
Source:tfl.gov.uk
The guidelines and their development
The drivers’ medical section within the DVLA deals with all aspects of driver licensing when there are medical conditions that impact, or potentially impact, on safe control of a vehicle.
To do this, the DVLA develops and works within guidance, and this publication summarises the national medical guidelines on fitness to drive. It is intended to assist doctors and other healthcare professionals in advising their patients:
whether or not the DVLA requires notification of a medical condition what the licensing outcome from the DVLA’s medical enquiries is likely to be Some of the guidelines – for example, those around diabetes mellitus, epilepsy and vision – are set against legislative requirements (see Appendix A for details) but others are the result of advice from the six Honorary Medical Advisory Panels to the Secretary of State, which cover:
cardiology
neurology
diabetes
vision
alcohol or substance misuse and dependence
psychiatry
Each panel consists of acknowledged experts in the relevant area and includes DVLA and lay membership. The panels meet biannually and, between meetings, give continual advice to the Secretary of State and the DVLA.
This guide is also available as a PDF.
The medical standards are continually reviewed and updated when indicated in light of recent developments in medicine generally, and traffic medicine in particular. Download PDF Medical Guidance
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CSCS is the largest qualification certification system in the UK construction industry. CSCS card provides evidence that people who work on construction sites have the training and qualifications required for the type of work they perform.
Coming back to the early 1990s and here in the UK, accident rates in the construction industry were quite surprising, as were the levels of death. With regard to health and safety, the construction sector has been among the worst in Britain and has been widely perceived as a dangerous workplace.
Despite the popular use CSCS card, there is no legal requirement to hold a person to work in the construction sector. At present, CSCS cards are optional.
However, you will notice that most major contractors and large home builders are required to keep a CSCS card before authorizing on the site. More and more construction companies, big and small are gathering behind the map.
When it comes to CSCS card, there’s a card for every level and every profession. Here’s the current range of cards they offer:
Labourer
Apprentice
Experiences Technical, Supervisor or Manager
Experienced Worker
Trainee
Skilled Worker
Advanced Craft
Supervisory
Manager
Academically Qualified Person
Construction Site Visitor
Professionally Qualified Person
Provisional (temporary card)
Trainee (craft and operative)
Trainee (technical, supervisory and management)
Construction Site Operate (CSO)
Construction Related Occupation (CRO)
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