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PROFESSIONAL TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE TRAINING
Road Passenger Vehicle Driving: Course Overview
Demonstrate safe, professional taxi and private hire driving through authentic workplace evidence. This iCQ qualification is designed for drivers already working in the sector who want to develop their skills and demonstrate occupational competence.
Build evidence of passenger safety, professional driving, customer service, vehicle preparation, passenger assistance and the regulatory responsibilities of your chosen route.
The selected taxi pathway totals 36 credits. Course completion does not automatically issue a taxi licence; confirm accepted qualifications and local requirements with your licensing authority.
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Who Is This Course For?
Suitable for professional taxi and private hire drivers with access to genuine occupational practice and evidence.
HHF will discuss your driving role, evidence opportunities and assessment arrangements before confirming suitability. Match your selected optional units to your work and professional goals.
What You Will Learn
Develop and demonstrate professional driving, safe vehicle preparation, health and safety, customer service and appropriate assistance for passengers, including wheelchair users.
Build evidence of transporting children, young people, luggage and parcels, alongside route planning, fare processing and regulatory responsibilities for the selected taxi pathway.
Entry and Practical Access Requirements
Learners must be at least 18 years old and have sufficient English reading, writing and communication skills. You need a suitable device, internet access and identification for registration.
You must have access to genuine taxi or private hire work and suitable licensed driver and vehicle arrangements for the relevant practical units. Confirm your workplace access, optional-unit selection and evidence plan with HHF before enrolling.
Tell HHF about additional learning needs so support and reasonable adjustments can be considered. Course entry and local licensing eligibility are separate requirements.
Assessment and Evidence Requirements
Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence. Practical units are assessed predominantly through workplace observation, supported by questioning, witness testimony, work products and professional discussion where appropriate.
An online MCQ alone does not demonstrate occupational competence. Realistic workplace simulation for non-routine situations requires awarding organisation agreement. Your assessor confirms the evidence methods for each selected unit.
Submit authentic evidence of your own practice, protect passenger information and respond to assessor feedback. Certification follows successful assessment and quality assurance.
Online Learning, Duration and Tutor Support
HHF provides flexible online resources with email, WhatsApp and online tutorial support. Organise your learning around work and personal commitments.
The stated course duration is 1–6 months from payment, with earlier completion possible where all requirements are met. Agree your timetable and practical assessment arrangements with HHF.
Your tutor supports learning and preparation. Your assessor reviews evidence and identifies further work needed. Read HHF learner FAQs.
Course Fees and Payment Options
The current course fee is £495. The live WooCommerce fee card displays the current product price.
Contact HHF to discuss instalments or employer-funded enrolment and confirm included services, practical assessment arrangements and any additional charges before paying.
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VERIFY YOUR QUALIFICATION
Certification and Recognition
Successful learners achieve the iCQ Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Road Passenger Vehicle Driving (Taxi and Private Hire) (RQF), qualification number 601/4374/5. iCQ is the trading name of iCan Qualifications Limited.
Certification follows completion of the required units, assessment and quality assurance. The certificate uses the registered qualification title.
The qualification does not automatically grant a taxi or private hire licence. Confirm acceptance and local application requirements with your licensing authority.
iCQ (iCan Qualifications Limited)
Qualification Number 601/4374/5
Verify this regulated qualification on the official Ofqual Register.
SUPPORT YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Why Study with HHF Training?
Study with clear course requirements, flexible online resources and tutor guidance as you prepare your evidence. HHF supports learners in connecting their study to the responsibilities of their intended role.
Learn more about HHF Training and read our learner FAQs before enrolling.
Tutor Guidance
Receive guidance with learning, evidence preparation and assessor feedback.
Flexible Online Study
Organise study around your work and commitments within the stated course period.
Progression and Professional Development
Use your learning to support development in taxi, private hire, airport transfer and other passenger transport roles, subject to employer and licensing requirements.
Continue developing professional skills and consider further passenger transport qualifications matched to your responsibilities.
Compare HHF Taxi Training Courses and discuss your next step with HHF.
GET ANSWERS
Level 2 Taxi Driver NVQ FAQs
Answers about units, online learning, practical assessment, fees and licensing.
The qualification is awarded by iCQ (iCan Qualifications Limited), qualification number 601/4374/5.
Professional taxi and private hire drivers who can provide genuine occupational evidence.
Yes. The NVQ requires suitable access to genuine taxi or private hire work and practical assessment evidence.
Complete eight mandatory Group A units and optional credits from Groups B, C and D. The selected taxi pathway totals 36 credits and 161 guided learning hours.
Assessment uses a portfolio with workplace observation and supporting evidence. An online MCQ alone does not demonstrate occupational competence.
HHF states a 1–6 month period. Completion depends on learning progress, practical evidence and successful assessment.
The current fee is £495. The live fee card displays the WooCommerce price. Contact HHF about instalments and practical assessment arrangements.
No. Your licensing authority issues the licence. Confirm qualification acceptance and current local requirements before enrolling.