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PROFESSIONAL TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE TRAINING
Level 2 Taxi Driver Course: Course Overview
Develop the knowledge and practical understanding required for the professional taxi and private hire driver role. This iCQ qualification supports new entrants and existing drivers building their understanding of safe passenger transport.
Study vehicle safety, customer service, passenger assistance, routes, fares and regulatory responsibilities. Complete nine mandatory units totalling 15 credits and 79 guided learning hours.
Course completion does not automatically issue a taxi licence. Confirm qualification acceptance and local requirements with your licensing authority before enrolling.
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Who Is This Course For?
Suitable for aspiring taxi and private hire drivers, new entrants to passenger transport and existing drivers developing professional knowledge.
HHF will discuss your experience, learning needs and practical assessment arrangements. Match your qualification choice to the requirements of the licensing authority where you intend to apply.
What You Will Learn
Develop understanding of vehicle maintenance and safety inspections, health and safety, the regulatory framework, passenger assistance, routes and fares, road safety and professional customer service.
Learn the responsibilities involved in transporting luggage, parcels, children and young people. Demonstrate your learning through knowledge assessments and required practical activities.
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.
HHF requires learners to be resident in the UK, hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to complete required practical assessment activities. Confirm practical arrangements before enrolling.
Tell HHF about additional learning needs so support and reasonable adjustments can be considered. Local licensing eligibility is separate from course entry requirements.
Assessment and Evidence Requirements
Assessment includes written knowledge tasks, an online multiple-choice examination and required practical observation. iCQ specifies external multiple-choice testing for knowledge units and practical evidence for passenger-assistance requirements.
HHF can discuss recorded evidence, live online observation or face-to-face arrangements where suitable. Agree your assessment plan before starting.
Submit your own work and protect passenger information. 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 £375. 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 Certificate in the Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver (RQF), qualification number 601/4373/3. iCQ is the trading name of iCan Qualifications Limited.
Certification follows successful 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
601/4373/3
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 professional development in taxi, private hire, airport transfer and other passenger transport roles, subject to employer and licensing requirements.
Drivers with suitable workplace access may consider the Level 2 Taxi and Private Hire NVQ to demonstrate occupational competence.
Compare HHF Taxi Training Courses and discuss your next step with HHF.
GET ANSWERS
Level 2 Taxi Driver Course FAQs
Answers about units, online learning, practical assessment, fees and licensing.
The qualification is awarded by iCQ (iCan Qualifications Limited), qualification number 601/4373/3.
New entrants preparing for taxi or private hire work and existing drivers developing professional knowledge.
Yes. Confirm suitable arrangements for passenger-assistance practical assessment with HHF before enrolling.
Complete all nine mandatory units to achieve 15 credits and 79 guided learning hours.
Assessment includes written knowledge work, an external multiple-choice examination and required practical observation.
HHF states a 1–6 month period. Completion depends on study progress and successful assessment.
The current fee is £375. The live fee card displays the WooCommerce price. Contact HHF about instalments.
No. Your local licensing authority issues the licence. Confirm qualification acceptance and current local application requirements before enrolling.