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Please read the following enclosed documents when completing your application;

a) Notes for Applicantsb) List of Fees c) Proof of Right to Work in the UK – List of acceptable documentationd) Disclosure & Barring Service – List of acceptable documentatione) Information re; Functional Skills Literacy and Numeracy (BKSB) Initial

Assessment & Sample Questionsf) Convictions Policyg) Notes regarding Practical Driving Test

Documents to be submitted to make application

You must attend the Licensing Office when submitting your application so that your proof of right to work in the UK can be checked and a photo may be taken, to be used on your badge and licence.

1. Application Form

2. Fee

3. DVLA Driving Licence & code to check driving licence (see notes)

4. Functional Skills Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Level 1

5. Proof of Right to Work in the UK (see notes)

6. Medical Certificate

7. Practical Driving Assessment Certificate

8. Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Application (see notes)

9. ID Documents to support your DBS application - please see separate guidance from the DBS on what ID documents are required.

Please Note: All supporting documents to this application including Medical Certificate, Practical Driving Assessment and Knowledge Test must be completed within 3 months of a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Certificate. Failure to provide the necessary documents within 3 months will result in the application being refused.

Wakefield OnePO Box 700Burton StreetWakefieldWF1 2EB

Telephone: 01924 302932Fax: 01924 302928Email: [email protected]

HOW TO APPLY FOR A:-

PRIVATE HIRE AND/OR HACKNEY CARRIAGE DRIVER LICENCE

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 / Town Police Clauses Act 1847

mailto:[email protected]

Type of Application: Hackney Carriage Private Hire Both

Badge Number:(if previously licensed)

Surname: Date of Birth:

Title: Forenames:

Address:

Post Code:

Telephone No: Mobile Tel No:

Email address:

Operator Trade Name:(for PH Drivers only)

Have you had a FULL driving licence for at least 3 years? Yes No (if no an application cannot be submitted)

Have you achieved Level 1 in the Functional Skills Literacy and Numeracy (BKSB) Initial Assessment? Yes No(If no an application cannot be submitted)

Are you aware of any ENQUIRIES OR INVESTIGATIONS of any Yes No kind or description being made by the Police or any Local Authority?(If YES, please give details)

Have you ever had any summons served on you for any offence(s) Yes No which has NOT been heard at Court?(If YES, please give details)

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Statutory Declaration of Convictions (including Spent Convictions), Cautions, Warnings and Reprimands

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 2002 (this order means that no criminal convictions for private hire drivers ever become spent)

Convictions, Cautions, Warnings & Reprimands (including Binding Overs) Date of

Conviction /Caution etc

Offence Penalty / Sentence imposed

If you feel it appropriate, you may wish to provide the Council with written details of any mitigating circumstances in respect of your convictions, which you consider should be taken regard of.

If the Licensing Section is mindful to refuse your application in line with the Conviction Policy you will be asked to provide supporting evidence as to why the policy should not apply to you.

Do you have a medical condition, which is aggravated by Yes No

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WARNINGThe making of a false statement or submission or omission of any material particular either

knowingly or recklessly can lead to prosecution. The maximum fine is £1,000.

I Declare that I ________________________________________________ (full name)

1. Have never been convicted of any offence and I have never been cautioned, warned or reprimanded for any offence.

2. Declare here full details of every offence for which I have ever been convicted, together with full details of every offence for which I have been cautioned, warned or reprimanded

exposure to dogs?If YES, medical information is required to support an application for exemption from the duty to carry assistance dogs. An application form is available from the Licensing Office.

Have you ever held a private hire or hackney carriage licence with Yes No any other local authority?

If yes, please advise which authority;

Have you ever had an application to any Local Authority for the grant or renewal of either a Hackney Carriage Drivers licence or a Private Yes No Hire Drivers licence refused, or had a licence revoked or suspended?

(If YES, please give details)

I DECLARE that the answers to ALL questions and all other particulars provided in connection with this application are accurate and no relevant information has been omitted either knowingly or through lack of care. I also hereby give my consent for the Council to retain a copy of my DBS Certificate. Any copy taken will be destroyed in line with DBS Code of Practice.Your right to work in the UK will be checked as part of your licence application, this could include the licensing authority checking your immigration status with the Home Office. We may otherwise share information with the Home Office. You must therefore provide a document or document combination that is stipulated as being suitable for this check. The list of documents is set out at pages 9 & 10 of this application form. You must provide the original document(s), such as your passport or biometric residence permit, as indicated in the published guidance, so that the check can take place. The document(s) will be copied and the copy retained by the licensing authority. The original document will be returned to you. Your application will not be considered valid until all the necessary information and original document(s) have been produced and the relevant paid has been paid. If there are restrictions on the length of time you may work in the UK, your licence will not be issued for any longer than this period. In such circumstances the check will be repeated each time you apply to renew or extend your licence, If, during this period, you are disqualified from holding a licence because you have not complied with the UK’s immigration laws, your licence will lapse and you must return it to the licensing authority. Failure to do so is a criminal offence.’

Applicant’s Signature: _______________________________ Date: _____________

NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

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1. A licence, if granted, will be for a period not exceeding three years.

2. Until you hold a valid private hire or hackney carriage driver’s licence then you are not permitted to drive any private hire or hackney carriage vehicle for any purpose. If you are found to be driving a private hire or hackney carriage vehicle without a valid licence you may be liable to prosecution.

3. Any vehicle, which you intend to drive for private hire or hackney carriage purposes, must be a licensed private hire or hackney carriage vehicle. In addition, a private hire vehicle must be booked through a licensed private hire operator. Application forms for both are available from the Licensing Office.

4. If a licence is granted to you, any change in the information supplied on this form must be notified to the Council immediately.

Only Original Documents will be accepted

5. DVLA Driving Licence - You must have held a full DVLA driving licence for at least 3 years at the date of application. Driving licences must show your correct full name and correct full address. You will be required to produce your driving licence on application and on collection of a licence. From 8th June 2015 the paper counterpart to a photocard licence will not be valid and will no longer be issued by DVLA. Any new penalty points will only be recorded electronically and will not be printed on either a photocard licence or old style paper driving licence. In order for us to check your driving record you must provide us with a code which has been generated by DVLA when submitting your application form. A code can be generated online at www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence or by contacting DVLA by phone on 0300 083 0013. Please see enclosed guidance on how to create a code.

6. Functional Skills Literacy and Numeracy (BKSB) Initial Assessment – A new application will not be accepted by the Council unless you have obtained a Level 1 in the assessment with Wakefield Adult and Community Education Service (ACES). Contact: 01924 303302.

7. Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosures are required with the following applications;a) First Grantb) Every three years on renewal

It is your responsibility to ensure that once you have received your DBS Certificate through the post you produce it at the Licensing Office within 28 days of the date of issue otherwise your application will be refused.

8. Medical Requirements - It may be preferable to delay going to the expense of a medical examination (if you have concerns regarding your conviction record) until you are notified of whether or not the Council are prepared to approve your application in principle.

As part of the licensing process for all drivers, the Council requires every applicant for a driver licence to meet Group 2 Medical Standard for Vocational Drivers as determined by DVLA in association with the British Medical Association.

A Medical Certificate to Group 2 Standard is required on the occasions listed below:-

(a) First application for a licence;(b) Application for renewal on or after age 45 and then every 5 years until age 65;

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http://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence

(c) Application for renewal after age 65 and every year thereafter (badges only issued for up to 1 year); and

(d) Any other times when required by the Council

For current holders of a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) or Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) drivers licence a medical certificate will not be required if you can produce the PCV/LGV drivers licence on request.

9. Practical Driving Assessment Certificate - must be produced by all new applicants. From 31 October 2016 Wakefield Council has appointed 2 organisations to provide driver assessments.

Blue Lamp Trust - Does not provide a wheelchair assessment.

Diamond Advanced Motoring – Does provide a wheelchair assessment – you would need to book an ‘Enhanced Taxi Test’. You will only need this if you will be driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Please see enclosed guidance notes on how to book a test.

10. Knowledge Test – All new applicants must pass the Council’s Knowledge Test. A trainingpack will be issued to all new applicants when they submit application. At which time an appointment to undertake the test will also be booked.

11. Proof of Right to Work in the UK– The Immigration Act 2016 came into force on 1st

December 2016. The Council is required to check all applicants’ proof of right to work on first application for a driver licence or on application to renew your current driver licence after 1st December 2016. Please see attached guidance for more information and a list of acceptable documents.

12. Convictions Policy - In the case of an applicant with convictions the Convictions Policy provides a clear and easy to understand eligibility criteria for applicants.It may be preferable to delay going to the expense of a Medical and practical driving test (if you have concerns regarding your conviction record) until you are notified of whether or not the Council is prepared to approve your application in principle.

13. All supporting documents to this application including medical certificate, practical driving assessment certificate and knowledge test must be submitted within 3 months of a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Certificate. If an applicant fails to provide the necessary documents in the timescale provided their application will be refused.

14. If you fail to renew your licence before it expires and wish to re-apply, you will be a new applicant and will be required to undertake the Functional Skills Literacy and Numeracy Assessment, DBS, Medical, Knowledge Test, practical driving test and any other current requirements as a new driver.

15. It is a requirement that you complete a safeguarding training course within 3 months of your licence being granted.

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Driver Licence Fees

First Grant Hackney Carriage

Private Hire

3 Year £429 £476

2 Year (special circumstance) £350 £397


Renewal – (£44 DBS fee to be added where appropriate)

Hackney Carriage

Private Hire

3 Year £337 £384



Dual Driver Licence (when both licence types applied for at the same time)

First Grant Renewal (£44 DBS fee to be added where appropriate)

3 Year £497 £405



Additional Licence Type (to expire in line with current licence)

£26

Other Driver Fees

Safeguarding Training (failure to attend)

£22

Knowledge Test (failure to attend/retest)

£21

Knowledge Test Training Pack £5

Badges (including badge, lanyard, badge holder)

£5

Paper Licence (lost/stolen/replacement)

£5

Administration fee (when licence refused/withdrawn)

£70

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PROOF OF RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UKIMMIGRATION ACT 2016

On 1 December 2016, the Immigration Act 2016 relating to hackney carriage and private hire driver licences, and private hire operator licences came into force.

The Immigration Act 2016 means that the Council as a licensing authority is now under a legal duty to ensure that driver and operator licences are not issued to people who are illegally present in the UK, who are not permitted to work, or who are permitted to work but are subject to a condition that prohibits them from holding such a licence. The Council must comply with this legal requirement by carrying out ‘right to a licence’ checks.

The Act has also added immigration offences and penalties to the list of grounds on which driver and operator licences may be suspended or revoked by the Council and has also made it a criminal offence not to return a licence to the Council where a licence expires, is suspended or revoked on immigration grounds.

Who must have a right to a licence check?

The Council must check that applicants are entitled to hold a licence. This includes all nationalities, including UK citizens, who hold a hackney carriage or private hire driver licence, or a private hire operator licence.

The check must be performed when an applicant first applies for a driver or operator licence or applies to renew their current licence after 1 December 2016.

All drivers and operators will only need to have the check carried out once, unless there are restrictions on the length of time you may work in the UK. If this is the case your licence will not be issued for any longer than the period of time you are entitled to work in the UK and the check will be repeated each time you apply to renew your licence.

How will the right to a licence check be completed?

On application for a driver or operator licence you must attend the Licensing Office in person and provide us with a suitable document, which shows your right to remain and work in the UK. The Council is required to:

1.Obtain the original document2.Check the document(s) in the presence of the applicant and3.Make and retain a clear copy of the document(s)

We are not permitted to re-use copies of documents that we already have on file or have seen before.

What documents can I use for the right to a licence check?

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If you produce a document from List A this means there are no immigration restrictions on your right to work in the UK. Once the Council has undertaken the necessary check, and retained a copy of your document, you will not have to repeat the check when you subsequently apply to renew your licence.

List A1. A passport showing the holder, or a person named in the passport as the child of the

holder, is a British citizen or a citizen of the UK and Colonies having the right of abode in the UK.

2. A passport or national identity card showing the holder, or a person named in the passport as the child of the holder, is a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland.

3. A Registration Certificate or Document Certifying Permanent Residence issued by the Home Office to a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland.

4. A Permanent Residence Card issued by the Home Office to the family member of a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland.

5. A current Biometric Immigration Document (Biometric Residence Permit) issued by the Home Office to the holder indicating that the person named is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK, or has no time limit on their stay in the UK.

6. A current passport endorsed to show that the holder is exempt from immigration control, is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK, has the right of abode in the UK, or has no time limit on their stay in the UK.

7. A current Immigration Status Document issued by the Home Office to the holder with an endorsement indicating that the named person is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK or has no time limit on their stay in the UK, together with an official document giving the person’s permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.

8. A full birth or adoption certificate issued in the UK which includes the name(s) of at least one of the holder’s parents or adoptive parents, together with an official document giving the person’s permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.

9. A birth or adoption certificate issued in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Ireland, together with an official document giving the person’s permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.

10. A certificate of registration or naturalisation as a British citizen, together with an official document giving the person’s permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.

If you produce a document from List B this means there are immigration restrictions on your right to work in the UK. A licence may be issued (subject to statutory limitations) up to the expiry date

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of your permission to work in the UK. The Council will check your immigration status each time you apply to renew your licence.

List B 1. A current passport endorsed to show that the holder is allowed to stay in the UK and is

currently allowed to do the type of work in question.2. A current Biometric Immigration Document (Biometric Residence Permit) issued by the

Home Office to the holder which indicates that the named person can currently stay in the UK and is allowed to do the work in question.

3. A current Residence Card (including an Accession Residence Card or a Derivative Residence Card) issued by the Home Office to a non-European Economic Area national who is a family member of a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland or who has a derivative right of residence.

4. A current Immigration Status Document containing a photograph issued by the Home Office to the holder with a valid endorsement indicating that the named person may stay in the UK, and is allowed to do the type of work in question, together with an official document giving the person’s permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.

5. A Certificate of Application issued by the Home Office under regulation 17(3) or 18A (2) of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006, to a family member of a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland stating that the holder is permitted to take employment which is less than 6 months old together with a Verification from the Home Office Evidence and Enquiry Unit. The licence may be granted for six months from the date of the Certificate of Application.

6. A Verification issued by the Home Office Evidence and Enquiry Unit to you, which indicates that the named person may stay in the UK because they have an in time application, appeal or administrative review and which is outstanding. The licence may be issued for six months from the date of the licence decision.

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An applicant who wants to do paid work and is a national of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) must be able to show:

one document from Group 1, below 2 further documents from either Group 1, or Group 2a or 2b, below

The documents must be originals, not copies. At least one of the documents must show the applicant’s current address.

Group 1: Primary identity documents

Document NotesPassport Any current and valid passport

Biometric residence permit UK

Current driving licence photocard – (full or provisional) UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and EEA

Birth certificate – issued within 12 months of birth UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands – including those issued by UK authorities overseas, for example embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces

Adoption certificate UK and Channel Islands

Group 2a: Trusted government documents

Document NotesCurrent driving licence photocard - (full or provisional) * All countries outside the EEA

(excluding Isle of Man and Channel Islands)

Current driving licence (full or provisional) - paper version (if issued before 1998)*

UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and EEA

Birth certificate - issued after time of birth UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands

Marriage/civil partnership certificate UK and Channel Islands

HM Forces ID card UK

Firearms licence UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands

* All driving licences must be valid.

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) ID Documents

For applicants who are a national of the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA) and been resident for more than 5 years

https://www.gov.uk/eu-eea



Group 2b – Financial/Social History Documents

Document Notes Issue date and validity Mortgage statement UK or EEA Issued in last 12 months Bank or building society statement

UK and Channel Islands or EEA

Issued in last 3 months

Bank or building society account opening confirmation letter

UK Issued in last 3 months

Credit card statement UK or EEA Issued in last 3 months Financial statement, e.g. pension or endowment


P45 or P60 statement UK and Channel Islands Issued in last 12 months Council Tax statement UK and Channel Islands Issued in last 12 months Letter of sponsorship from future employment provider

Non-UK or non-EEA only – valid only for applicants residing outside of the UK at time of application

Must still be valid

Utility bill UK – not mobile telephone bill


Benefit statement, e.g. Child Benefit, Pension


Central or local government, government agency, or local council document giving entitlement, e.g. from the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, HMRC

UK and Channel Islands Issued in last 3 months

EEA National ID card Must still be valid Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo

UK and Channel Islands Must still be valid

Letter from head teacher or college principal

UK – for 16 to 19 year olds in full time educationOnly to be used in exceptional circumstances if other documents cannot be provided

Must still be valid

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An applicant who wants to do paid work and isn’t a national of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) must be able to show:

one primary document 2 supporting documents

The documents must be originals, not copies. At least one of the documents must show the applicant’s current address.

If an applicant is unable to provide this documentation they can’t submit a DBS check. This is because the right to work in the UK can’t be established. They can’t use any other route.

Primary DocumentsDocument NotesA current Biometric Immigration Document (Biometric Residence Permit) issued by the Home Office to the holder which indicates that the named person is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK or has no time limit on their stay in the UK.

UK

A current Biometric Immigration Document (Biometric Residence Permit) issued by the Home Office to the holder which indicates that the named person can currently stay in the UK and is allowed to do the work in question.

UK

A current passport endorsed to show that the holder is exempt from immigration control, is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK, has the right of abode in the UK, or has no time limit on their stay in the UK.

Any current and valid Passport

A current passport endorsed to show that the holder is allowed to stay in the UK and is currently allowed to do the type of work in question.

Any current and valid Passport

A Certificate of Application issued by the Home Office under regulation 17(3) or 18A (2) of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006, to a family member of a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland stating that the holder is permitted to take employment which is less than 6 months old together with a Positive Verification Notice from the Home Office Employer Checking Service.

UK

An Application Registration Card issued by the Home Office stating that the holder is permitted to take the employment in question, together with a Positive Verification Notice from the Home Office Employer Checking Service.

UK

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) ID Documents

For applicants who aren’t a national of the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA)




Document NotesApplicants providing one of the following documents must also provide a current valid PassportA current Residence Card (including an Accession Residence Card or a Derivative Residence Card) issued by the Home Office to a non-European Economic Area national who is a family member of a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland or who has a derivative right of residence.

UK

A current Immigration Status Document containing a photograph issued by the Home Office to the holder with a valid endorsement indicating that the named person may stay in the UK, and is allowed to do the type of work in question, together with an official document giving the person’s permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.

UK

A current Immigration Status Document issued by the Home Office to the holder with an endorsement indicating that the named person is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK or has no time limit on their stay in the UK, together with an official document giving the person’s permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.

UK

Supporting documents

The applicant must be able to show 2 documents from any of these groups.

Group 1Document NotesPassport * Any current and valid

passportBiometric residence permit * UK

Current driving licence photocard – (full or provisional) UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and EEA

Birth certificate – issued within 12 months of birth UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands – including those issued by UK authorities overseas, for example embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces

Adoption certificate UK and Channel Islands

*A passport or biometric residence permit can only be used as a supporting document if it’s not already been used as a primary document.

Group 2a

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Document NotesCurrent driving licence photocard - (full or provisional) * All countries outside the

EEA (excluding Isle of Man and Channel Islands)

Current driving licence (full or provisional) - paper version (if issued before 1998)*

UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and EEA

Birth certificate - issued after time of birth UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands

Marriage/civil partnership certificate UK and Channel Islands

Immigration document, visa or work permit (for applicants living and working outside the UK)

Issued by the country where the role’s based

HM Forces ID card UK

Firearms licence UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands

* All driving licences must be valid.

Group 2b

Document Notes Issue date and validityMortgage statement UK or EEA Issued in last 12 monthsBank or building society statement UK and Channel Islands or

EEAIssued in last 3 months

Bank or building society account opening confirmation letter


Credit card statement UK or EEA Issued in last 3 months

Financial statement, for example pension or endowment


P45 or P60 statement UK and Channel Islands Issued in last 12 months

Council Tax statement UK and Channel Islands Issued in last 12 months

Letter of sponsorship from future employment provider

Non-UK or non-EEA only - valid only for applicants residing outside of the UK at time of application

Must still be valid

Utility bill UK - not mobile telephone bill


Benefit statement, for example Child Benefit, Pension


Central or local government, government agency, or local council document giving entitlement, for example from the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, HMRC

UK and Channel Islands Issued in last 3 months

Group 2b (Continued)15

Document Notes Issue date and validityEEA National ID card - Must still be valid

Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo

UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands

Must still be valid

Letter from head teacher or college principal

UK - for 16 to 19 year olds in full time education - only used in exceptional circumstances if other documents cannot be provided

Must still be valid

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NEW APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE HIRE / HACKNEY CARRIAGE DRIVERFunctional Skills Literacy and Numeracy (BKSB) Initial Assessment

From 1st April 2012

Before an application can be submitted for a new private hire or hackney carriage driver licence you are required to pass a Level 1 assessment in Functional Skills Literacy and Numeracy (BKSB) undertaken by Wakefield Council, Adult and Community Education Service.

You will need the following identification with you in order to take the assessment;

DVLA Ordinary Road Traffic Act Driving Licence (both parts if photo card)

OR

Valid Passport

AND

1x recent passport sized photograph

AND

Proof of name and current addressPosted to the individual within the last 3 months

Once you have successfully passed a Level 1 assessment you will be able to submit a full application for a private hire and hackney carriage driver licence. On application you will be required to arrange a placement to undertake the local Knowledge Test.

Please see the attached Assessment Details on how to book.

Skills for Life Assessments – English and Maths for TAXI DRIVERS

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Venue Day Start Date End Date Start Time End Time

Level of Study All levels.

No. of weeks One session

Hours per week 2 hours (maximum) in one session

Course fee £29.00

Additional costs None

Qualification aim None

Who is it for? This assessment session has been specifically organised for people who are applying to be granted a licence to work as a Private Hire Driver or Hackney Carriage Driver in the Wakefield district.

Course aim To assess your literacy and numeracy skills to identify if you have the minimum level of Language, English and maths skills to at least Level 1 to be able to communicate effectively with clients and the local authority.

Course content You will undertake an e-learning initial assessment to identify your starting level (see attached for sample questions)

Other information related to the course

You will be asked about any past qualification/s in Skills for Life literacy, numeracy or ESOL – please bring any evidence with you to the session.

What do I need to bring?

You must bring your identification with you. A DVLA Ordinary Road Traffic Act Driving Licence (both parts if photocard) OR Valid Passport AND 1x recent passport sized photograph AND Proof of name and current address. Your assessment results and a photocopy of your ID will be forwarded to the Licensing and Registration Manager in anticipation of your completed application.

Where next? If you are a Wakefield resident you may be offered a place on a literacy, numeracy or ESOL course to support you to gain the necessary skills to progress your Private Hire/Hackney Carriage driver application. If you live outside of the district you may wish to access this provision closer to home. Please ask for guidance at the assessment session.

How to enrol Contact the Manygates Centre on 01924 303302 for further information about how to enrol.

Website: www.wakefield.gov.uk/education/adulteducation

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Skills for Life Taxi Driver Assessment

Practice Questions

This pack contains examples of Maths and English questions at Level 1

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1. Round £12,007.58 to the nearest £100

2. Rewrite these fractions in ascending order;

3 5 2 74 6 3 12

3. If 8 km is about 5 miles, how many miles is 47km to the nearest 10 miles?

4. Jake buys a 1.5L bottle of water and pours 3 cups of 200ml each. How much water is left in the bottle?

5. Questions 5a and 5b are about carpeting a room.

Jan wants to put carpet tiles on this rectangular floor.

4.5m

3.5m

Each tile is 50cm square. Carpet tiles come in packs of 10 at £21.50 per pack.

5a) How many packs will she need?

5b) What will the cost of the tiles be?

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6. Thirteen people share a lottery win of £57,720. How much does each get?

Day of week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Adults 300 321 348 149 424

Children 80 128 78 104 165

7. The manager records the numbers of people attending the cinema from Monday to Friday in a week.What is the daily mean number of children?

A 936 x 4.5 = 208 C 4.5 =936

208

B 936 =4.5

208

D 208 =936

4.5

8. On Monday and Tuesday 208 children’s tickets were sold, for a value of £936. Which calculation checks this?

9. The committee makes 40 litres of a lemon drink for the refreshments. They mix lemon concentrate and water in the ratio 1:7. How many litres of lemon concentrate do they use?

10. The bus from Leeds city centre to Bradford takes 55 minutes. Buses leave Leeds at twenty to the hour, every hour. Jed lives 10 minutes away from Leeds city centre. He wants to be in Bradford for 09:45am. What time should he leave home?

END OF TEST

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Number Answer1 £12,000

2 7/12, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6

3 30 miles

4 900 ml

5a 7 packs (63 tiles needed)

5b £150.50

6 £4440

7 111

8 B

9 5 litres

10 8:30am

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FESTIVE TV SHOWN THEDOOR BY ANGRY MOTHER

LIZ MACE saw red when her husband and five children sat slumped in front of their 14" television instead of helping to decorate the Christmas tree.

Mrs Mace, 40, stormed into the living room and wrenched the set from its socket. Then she carried it to the front door, lifted it over her head and threw it out of the house. The sound of it smashing as it rolled down the front steps achieved the desired effect. The family began hanging

She said, ‘Michael and the children are rather upset with me. I was cooking a hot meal and asked them to decorate our new tree but instead all six remained slumped on the settee in front of the television. I felt much better afterwards.’

The family have no spare set, so Christmas looks like being rather quiet for her and their children, who are facing more board games than they expected. A worried Lucy, 13, said ‘I may

Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following document.

1. According to the document, Mrs Mace acted as she did because her family:

A

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was upset with her

B - would not help her with the cooking

C - would not decorate the Christmas tree

D - did not stop playing board games

2. The most suitable word to replace ‘stormed’ in line 5 is:

A - stepped

B - rushed

C - strolled

D - walked

3. According to the document, after Liz Mace had thrown the television outside she felt:

A - sorry

B - happier

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line 1 line 2

line 3line 4 line 5

line 6 line 7 line 8

line 9 line 10

C - upset

D - worried

4. Without changing the meaning, the word ‘repented’ in line 13 could be

replaced with:

A - reported

B - repeated

C - regretted

D - redone

5. The main purpose of this document is to:

A entertain readers with Liz Mace’s unusual behaviour

B explain to families why they should be helpful

C offer ideas on how to deal with lazy families

D describe the disadvantages of having no television

Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following draft document:

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21 Rothers RoadChester

CR8 5YW

14 August 2002

The EditorChester Guardian Wordsworth Road ChesterCE2 4TJ

Dear Sir

I feel I must right to support the many other readers who have protested about a European court ruling forbidding us to wey our goods in pounds and ounces.

This is against the British public’s wishes. A poll carried out recently found 72% of people want to keep British measurements and yet we are in the silly possition where shopkeepers using them may now be taken to court.

This shows that European law is being put before British law. Yet when Britain joined the European Union we was told that we would not be giving up our powers of self-government. How can things go so wrong.

I agree with free trade and co-operation with other countries when we both benefit but being governed by them is just not on!

Yours faithfully

Keith Phillips

6. A word has been incorrectly used on:

A - line 1

B - line 5

C - line 6

D - line 8

7. A question mark needs to be used instead of a full stop on:

A - line 3

B - line 5

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C - line 6

D - line 8

8. On line 7, ‘was’ is incorrect. It should be:

A - are

B - were

C - is

D - am

9. On Line 2, ‘wey’ is spelt incorrectly. The correct spelling is:

A - weigh

B - wiegh

C - whey

D - way

10. There is a spelling mistake on:

A - line 3

B - line 4

C - line 8

D - line 10


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Welcome Aboard

THE NEWBOLT EMPLOYMENT AGENCYLancaster PlaceBristol BR2 5AD

Below is a selection of jobs we have available in your local area. Call in today for more information.

CARE WORKER Must have own car. £4.95 per hour. Training given. Full time.

BAR STAFF No experience required as full training will be given. Shift work, so must be flexible. Some lifting of heavy weights may be required. Part-time. £4.74 per hour.

WAITER/WAITRESS For busy bistro. Minimum wage £7.00 per hour. Experience preferred. Training given if required. Full-time.

ASSISTANT CHEF Experience essential. A health and hygiene certificate an advantage. £5.50 per hour. Full-time.

SALES STAFF For children’s department of busy, well known department store. Experience preferred but not essential. Full training given. £5.80 per hour. Full or part-time. Every other Saturday free.

RECEPTIONIST For chief education officer. Good communications skills essential. £7.50 per hour. Full-time.

11. According to the document, experience is required for the post of

A - assistant chef

B - bar staff27

C - sales staff

D - waiter/waitress

12. Which post advertised by this employment agency would best suit an unqualified

person seeking part-time work?

A - care worker and bar staff

B - bar staff and sales staff

C - cleaner and careworker

D - sales staff and receptionist

13. The advertisement states that sales staff are able to work;

A - in all departments

B - just part-time

C - part-time or full-time

D - every Saturday

14. The highest paid part-time job in the list that offers training pays;

A - £4.74 per hour

B - £5.80 per hour

C - £7.00 per hour

D - £7.50 per hour

15. The word ‘selection’ used in the first line of the introduction means that the document

gives information on

A - the best-paid jobs available

B - all jobs available

C - a sample of the jobs available

D - the most suitable jobs available

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MENACE AT THE WHEEL?

Mobile Phones (Section 1)

The government should ban the use of mobile phones at the wheel to cut road deaths according to a recent annual survey of motorists’ opinions. Although nearly 50% of drivers in the report admitted using mobiles in their cars, 42% supported a ban and 31% wanted better policing to cut down on the use of mobiles in cars. Police have resisted a ban because of the extra resources it would need.

Speeding (Section 2)

Other answers on the survey showed that three quarters of the 1,350 drivers questioned approved of speed cameras. However, most of those who had been flashed by speed cameras said they had never received a ticket.The results of this 2002 survey show that the main cause of accidents was thought to be driving too fast. In a similar report in 1994, drink-driving was rated as the main cause.

Road Rage (Section 3)An increasing number of motorists find themselves being abused by angry drivers. If you find yourself in this situation, do not return any abuse or make offensive gestures. Try to indicate that you are sorry. Avoid eye contact with the other motorist as this could make things worse.

16. The 2002 motoring survey showed that a ban on mobile phones while driving

was favoured by

A - the police force

B - 1,350 drivers

C - 42% of drivers

D - 50%of drivers

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17. The 2002 report showed that drivers thought most accidents were caused by

A - drinking and driving

B - phoning while driving

C - angry and abusive drivers

D - driving at high speeds

18. In section 3, there is a capital letter for ‘Rage’ because it is

A - at the start of a paragraph

B - a part of a heading

C - the name of a feeling

D - a serious threat to motorists

19. According to the report, drivers flashed by speed cameras could expect to

receive a ticket

A - always

B - usually

C - rarely

D - never

20. What advice is given to drivers when threatened by an enraged motorist?

A - Make eye contact with the motorist

B - Return the abuse to the motorist

C - Try to explain what happened

D - Try to apologise to the motorist

END OF TEST

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English Answers

Question Answer 1 C2 B3 B4 C5 A6 A7 D8 B9 A10 B11 A12 B13 C14 B15 C16 C17 D18 B19 C20 D

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Practical Driving Assessment

From 31 October 2016 Wakefield Council has appointed 2 organisations to provide driver assessments.

Blue Lamp Trust - Does not provide a wheelchair assessment.

Diamond Advanced Motoring – Does provide a wheelchair assessment – you would need to book an ‘Enhanced Taxi Test’. You will only need this if you will be driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Blue Lamp Trust

How much does it cost?

£87

What does the test consist of?

The assessment consists of a driving licence and eyesight check followed by a 45 minute driving test across a variety of road types. Each candidate will be asked to perform 2 reversing manoeuvers and possibly an emergency stop. A maximum of 9 driving faults are allowed and a high level of driving competence is required to pass.

How do I book?

By calling 0300 7770157 (Monday to Friday 09.30 –16.00) or by booking online at:-

www.bluelamptrust.org.uk/?f=Driver_Training/taxi_driver_assessment.php

The following steps will help you book:-

Visit the above website address for Blue Lamp This takes you to a page for ‘Taxi Driver Assessments’. Click on the orange box at the right hand side headed ‘Book a Taxi Test Online’ This brings up an ‘Online Booking Form’, before taking you to a secure payment page to pay the fee.

After booking, you will be contacted normally within 5 working days by an approved Driving Assessor in your local area to arrange a convenient date and time for your assessment.

Please note you must take you driver’s licence with you, which must be presented before the assessment. Your licence should be at your current address and in date. If you have the older style paper licence then you will need to take an appropriate form of photo identification such as a passport. Eyesight must conform to current legislation (20m/68ft) so if you require glasses / contact lenses please take them with you.

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http://www.bluelamptrust.org.uk/?f=Driver_Training/taxi_driver_assessment.php

You must provide a vehicle for the assessment which must be right hand drive, in a roadworthy condition and comply with current road legislation, i.e. taxed, tested, insured and fit for purpose.

Be punctual, if you are later than 5 minutes the test may be cancelled at the discretion of the assessor and you will be charged.

You may cancel or change the appointment date up to 5 working days prior to the test without incurring costs, after which you will not receive a refund and rebooking will attract the full fee.

Please allow one hour for the test.

Once you have passed your assessment you will be issued with a copy of your marking sheet that you will then need to produce at the Licensing Office. The Blue Lamp Trust will email an e-certificate directly to the Licensing Office.

Diamond Advanced Motoring

How much does it cost?

The Standard Test costs £78

The Enhanced Test, which includes a wheelchair assessment costs £90, but you will only need this if you will be driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

What does the test consist of?

Standard Test – The Diamond taxi test lasts for 60 minutes and takes place over a route of mixed driving conditions, including motorways where possible. Candidates’ driving will be assessed on their eco-safe driving ability and will include performing two out of five reversing manoeuvers (left and right reversing, bay and parallel parking and turn in the road). A pass will be awarded for no more than 6 driving faults, none of which are adjudged to be serious or dangerous.

Enhanced Test – In addition to the standard test described above you will also to need to show your ability to safely load and unload the wheelchair in your vehicle, use the wheelchair brakes to secure and release the chair, fasten the seat belts or safety harness and secure any wheel belts or clamps fitted to your vehicle. The enhanced test lasts approximately 75 minutes and you will need to bring a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

How do I book?

By calling 0208 253 0120 or online at www.advancedmotoring.co.uk

The following steps will help you book:-

Visit the website address above and this will take you to their home page Click on the pink box ‘Taxi’s and Private Hire – the leading provider of taxi tests and training’ Click on the box ‘find out more’

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http://www.advancedmotoring.co.uk/

This takes you to a page headed ‘Taxi and Private Hire’ this gives an overview of the assessment, if you then scroll down to a further box ‘Taxi test – buy your taxi test today and we will get you booked in with an examiner in your area’ Click on ‘buy today’ this will take you to a page with two options ‘Enhanced Taxi Test’ and ‘Standard Taxi Test’. If you are not intending to drive a wheelchair accessible vehicle then you should choose the ‘Standard Taxi Test’. This will take you an online form to complete and pay the fee.

They aim to book candidates in for a test within 5-10 working days. Contact is initially made within 2 working days once a booking has been made. You will be made aware of the procedures for testing at the time of booking with reassurances in terms of timescales and requirements.

Once you have passed your assessment you will be issued with a certificate together with a copy of your test report that you will then need to produce at the Licensing Office.

Transparency Notice

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire applications

Here at Wakefield Council, we take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information for the purpose(s) listed in section 2 below. This notice provides details of how the Council collects and uses information (data) about you.

We will keep your information (data) secure at all times.

1. Who we are.

a) The Controller for the information we hold is Wakefield Council. Contact details:

Telephone: 01924 306112Email: [email protected]

b) If you have any queries regarding your information that we are using for the purpose outlined in section 2, please contact the Controller’s representative. Contact details:

Alison Patterson, Licensing Project OfficerTelephone: 01924 302348Email: [email protected]

c) The Council’s Data Protection Officer is the City Solicitor: Contact details:

Telephone: 01924 305211Email: [email protected]

2. How we use your data:

The Licensing Office may need to collect the following information about you. The Licensing Officer has obtained your personal data from you to provide their service:

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mailto:[email protected]

Name, address, date of birth, contact telephone number, email address, DBS information, Right to Work in the UK evidence, medical information, national insurance number, any offence and conviction details.

We use this information to process your application for a licence.

Should you decide not to provide any of the information we request from you we will not be able to process your application and a licence will not be granted or renewed.

3. What authority does the Council have to collect and use this information?

The information is processed under the Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976.

4. How long will we keep your data?

We will keep your personal information collected for the purpose(s) detailed in section 2 for a period of 6 years after which time it will be deleted from our systems. Retention is 99 years for anyone who has had their licence revoked, refused or suspended. The reason for keeping information for this period of time is due to financial regulations.

Your rights and your personal data

Under the GDPR you have the following rights:

Right of AccessYou have a right of access to the personal information that the Council holds about you, and/or the right to be given a copy of the data undergoing processing.

Right to RectificationYou have the right to request that the Council corrects any personal data if it is found to be inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.

Right to ErasureIn certain circumstances, you may have the right to request your personal data is erased.

Right to Restriction of ProcessingYou have the right, where there is a dispute in relation to accuracy or lawfulness of processing of your personal data, to request that a restriction is placed on further processing.

Right to PortabilityYou have the right to request the Council provide you with your personal data and where possible, to transmit that data directly to another data controller. However, this only applies to data that you have provided to us and not to all the information that the Council holds about you.

Right to Object to ProcessingIn certain circumstances, you may have a right to object to the processing of your personal data.

Automated Decision Making

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Part of our process includes automated decision making. You have a right to not be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing.

Right of ComplaintYou have a right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner, please find contact details below.

Information Commissioner's OfficeWycliffe HouseWater LaneWilmslowCheshireSK9 5AFTel: 0303 123 1113 (local rate) or 01625 545 745 if you prefer to use a national rate number

To exercise any of your rights, you should contact the Data Controller’s representative as shown in section 1b.

6. Transfer of data outside the EUNot applicable.

7. Automated decision makingNot applicable.

8. Further processing If we wish to use your personal data for a new purpose, not covered by this Transparency Notice, then we will provide you with a new Transparency Notice explaining this new use prior to commencing the processing and setting out the relevant purposes and processing conditions.

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