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Introduction To The Role Of The Taxi And Private Hire Driver

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Start date: 21/05/2025, 9 30am to 5 pm (Wed and Thu)
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Start date: 24/06/2025, 9 30am to 5 pm (Tue and Wed)
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Start date: 24/09/2025, 9 30am to 5 pm (Wed and Thu)
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Start date: 26/11/2025, 9 30am to 5 pm (Wed and Thu)
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Start date: 29/10/2025, 9 30am to 5 pm (Wed and Thu)

The course is designed to support and enhance the knowledge of existing or prospective drivers who wish to develop or start a career in transporting passengers. Candidates will be introduced to the importance of delivering good customer service and the importance of good communications and positive working relationships.

This course is run in conjunction with Lancaster City Council and is specifically aimed at taxi drivers wanting to learn more about driver safety and to improve their customer service skills.

For further information visit: https://www.lancaster.gov.uk/sites/business/licences-and-permissions/taxi-and-private-hire/becoming-a-taxi-driver

Course Overview

In this workshop we will start to build on the Microsoft Excel skills you already use each day with the introduction of advanced spreadsheet techniques.

Topics covered will include:

  • Editing data

  • Displaying data

  • Sharing, comparing and merging worksheets

  • Password and security

  • Sorting

  • Filtering

  • Validating with Microsoft Excel

  • Linking and embedding

  • Hyperlinks

  • Using advanced functions

  • Using macros

  • Pivot tables

  • Scenarios

  • Auditing

Progression Routes

LMC offers a wide range of courses, perfect for up skilling the workforce on day courses or more in-depth professional training packages. You may be interested in:

  • Lean Organisation Management Techniques – Level 2

  • Principles of Business Administration – Level 2

  • Principles of Customer Service – Level 2

  • Principles of Team Leading - Level 2

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements nor any formal assessments for this course and delegates will receive a College certificate upon completion.

Course Fees

This course costs £26.00, including exam fees.

You may be eligible for free study if you are 23 or under and this is your first full Level 2 or 3 course. Alternatively, if you are unemployed, receiving an eligible benefit, and taking the course to help you find employment.

You may also be entitled to additional financial support including course materials, uniforms, and childcare expenses depending upon your individual circumstances. Read more about Financial Support for adults.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you.

For more information, advice and guidance please phone Employer Engagement on 01524 521483 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk

Course code: B64116