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Training Calendar
JANUARY 2012 WAT Courses - 11/12 or 18/19 Operator Course at Arncliffe – NONE Operator Course at Parramatta – 9/10/17 FEBRUARY 2012 WAT Courses – 8/9 or 15/16 Operator Course at Arncliffe – 6/7/14 Operator Course at Parramatta – 20/21/28 MARCH 2012 WAT...READ MORE
Training for New Drivers
JANUARY 2012 As part of the move to national training standards, the TaxiCare Plus course for new drivers has been revised to include two additional modules - Induction to the Taxi Industry, and Communications Systems in Taxicabs. The Induction Training module introduces new drivers to...READ MORE
Taxi Driver Remedial Training Approved
DECEMBER 2011 The Director General of Transport for NSW has approved the NSW Taxi Council's proposal to introduce Taxi Driver Remedial Training to assist drivers experiencing difficulties. The Department will identify taxi drivers with poor customer service records to attend the four...READ MORE
Tips
What the Commissionaires Advise: Always greet your passengers with a friendly smile and welcome them into your taxi. A smile cost nothing and sets the mood for the journey. When waiting at taxi ranks, do the right thing and move your taxi up as the queue moves. If you are waiting in marked...READ MORE
Taxi School Audits
JULY 2011: The NSW Taxi Council has completed its audits of the Taxi Driver Training Schools that licence the TaxiCare Plus course from the Council. The onsite audits included inspection of the training records, materials and facilities culminating in a written report and a list of...READ MORE
NSW Taxi Council's Accreditation Renewed
The NSW Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) has renewed the NSW Taxi Council’s registration as a Registered Training Organisation following the completion of the compliance audit that forms part of the regular registration renewal process. The Council’s...READ MORE
Supporting Guide Dogs
DECEMBER 2010 Taxi drivers attending the Silver Level seminar have given generously to Guide Dogs NSW/ACT by donating more than $5,000 to its Puppy Pals program since January 2010. This is one small way that NSW taxi drivers show their appreciation for the free Community Education...READ MORE
National Taxi Driver Competencies
OCTOBER 2010 The new National Taxi Driver Competencies have been mapped against the NSW Taxi Driver Training Course to ensure we continue to meet and exceed national standards. The competencies were introduced by the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) from 1 July 2010. Transport...READ MORE
National Licensing System
Much to the concern of the NSW Taxi Council, the second phase of the Federal Government’s National Licensing System (NLS) might impact on taxi drivers. The NLS will introduce national licensing arrangements for transport workers, with the Taxi Council being told the second phase is planned...READ MORE
Taxi Driver Communication Assessment Procedures
National Minimum English Standards for taxi drivers were introduced in all Australian States from 1 July. Communication assessment procedures are now in place to ensure that all taxi drivers comply with the new English speaking standards. Assessments take around 45 minutes and are...READ MORE
Excellence in training
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT presented retiring CEO Mr Howard Harrison with a certificate of appreciation.
The certificate, presented by guide dog users; Barbara Bonfield and Leonie Wolff (pictured), was to thank Mr Harrison for promoting Industry awareness about the rights of people who use guide dogs.
Since...READ MORE
Wheels within wheels version II
The Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Course DVD ‘Wheels within Wheels Version II’ is now complete and available to Networks. The DVD has been modernised to reflect the latest WAT vehicles and associated loading and unloading procedures.
The DVD is used in conjunction with the NSW Taxi Council...READ MORE
Operator course
The NSW Taxi Council Operator Course has undergone a major review. The training materials have been redeveloped to include the greater use of visual aids, in class assessments and student participation.
Every student receives a CD pack containing all pertinent reference material for taxi operators.
The...READ MORE
Silver Seminars
Since the course was introduced four years ago, close to 5,000 taxi drivers have successfully completed their Silver Seminars.
The Seminars are held after drivers have completed their initial taxi driver training (bronze level) and are a pre-requisite for drivers to renew their initial 12 month...READ MORE
60 Seconds with...Christina Klaasse: New Training Manager
APRIL 2011: Congratulations to Christina Klaasse on her appointment as the new Manager, Training and Development at the NSW Taxi Council. Christina has a long history with the Taxi Industry, having worked in a variety of roles within Sydney taxi networks, primarily in marketing and communication. For...READ MORE
SYDNEY TAXI SCHOOLS
The Sydney Taxi School
14 Joseph Street, Lidcombe
PO Box 345, Lidcombe NSW 1825
P: 9649 7447
Taxi Training Australia
9-13 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria
P: 9020 2726
Sydney Taxi Training Centre Pty Ltd
37 Queen Street, Auburn
75 Haldun Street, Lakemba
P: 9749 7300
The Taxi College
L6, 136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills
55 High Street, Parramatta
P: 9280 4779 (Surry Hills)
P: 9687 8444 (Parramatta)
WATS AND OPERATOR COURSES
Call the NSW Taxi Council on 9332 1266
60 SECONDS WITH...
Andrew Nicholas
The Sydney Taxi School
14 Joseph Street, Lidcombe
PO Box 345, Lidcombe NSW 1825
P: 9649 7447
Taxi Training Australia
9-13 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria
P: 9020 2726
Sydney Taxi Training Centre Pty Ltd
37 Queen Street, Auburn
75 Haldun Street, Lakemba
P: 9749 7300
The Taxi College
L6, 136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills
55 High Street, Parramatta
P: 9280 4779 (Surry Hills)
P: 9687 8444 (Parramatta)
WATS AND OPERATOR COURSES
Call the NSW Taxi Council on 9332 1266
60 SECONDS WITH...
Andrew Nicholas
