Module A: The Role Of The Passenger Assistant
This is the foundation module for all passenger assistants.
This module enables drivers/carers to understand the role of the passenger assistant.
The other modules you complete will depend on the needs of the people you work with.
Module B1: Passenger Awareness And Assistance
This modules covers awareness of passenger needs and how to assist, looking at individuals who don’t use a wheelchair.
Module B2: Assisting Passengers Who Travel In Wheelchairs
B2 covers similar aspects to B1 but focuses specifically on passengers in wheelchairs.
Module C1: Supervising Children And Young People With Special Needs
For PA’s who work with children or young people with special needs.
Module C2: Working With Adults Who Need Care And Supervision
PA’s who work with vulnerable adults.
Modules D and E are additional and may be relevant for people working in different organisations. PA’s may complete specialist topics at any time, they need not have first completed other modules.
Module D: Emergency Aid
Module E: Manual Handling
Like MiDAS, PATS includes refresher training however this is only compulsory for trainers. Refresher for passenger assistants is carried out following an assessment of training needs by their managers.