NVQ. (Level 2)

(RPVD) Road Passenger Vehicle Driving (Community Transport, Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicles and Chauffeurs)

The Edexcel Level 2 NVQ in Road Passenger Vehicle Driving is suitable for the
following professions:
• Community transport drivers
Candidates are expected to be working in the above area. On commencing
this qualification you must hold, or be eligible to hold, the required licence, as
driving a vehicle is an essential requirement of this NVQ.

Mandatory units

RPVD 1. Ensure the health and safety in your work environment in the road passenger transport industry
RPVD 2. Drive community transport, chauffeured, taxi or private hire vehicles safely and efficiently
RPVD 3. Provide professional customer service in the community transport, chauffeur, taxi and private hire vehicle industries
RPVD 4. Deal effectively with difficult passengers
RPVD 5. Deal with emergencies and incidents during a journey transporting passengers in the community transport, chauffeur and taxi and private hire vehicle industries
RPVD 6. Provide a transport service in the community transport, chauffeur, taxi and private hire vehicle industries for passengers who require assistance
RPVD 7. Achieve effective working relationships with colleagues in the road passenger transport industry

Optional units.

There are a further 12 units of which 2 have to be complete for a full certificate.

This qualification installs a sense of pride into the workforce, showing your intention as the employer, of the investment and development of your employees. It also confirms to external agencies your clear commitment to train your employees to the highest standards possible. Making for a safer and more competent team within your company.