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MiDAS Training

PKCTG hold MiDAS Training Courses for Voluntary Organisations in Perth and Kinross on a regular basis. Formats for the course vary dependant on demand and location. Sometimes the course is held on a single day but occassionally the training takes place over two half days.
  • The first part of any MiDAS Course consists of a presentation and theory test.
  • The second part is a practical driving assessment.
  • Anyone interested in receiving MiDAS Training must be 21 years of age or older, have held a full licence for two years and must have D1 Entitlement on their driving licence.
Please be prepared to provide the following details:
  • The Organisation you represent
  • Your Full name
  • Your Full address
  • Your Telephone number (including mobile)
  • Your e.mail address
  • Photocopies of both parts of your driving licence
  • Please contact PKCTG for participation costs.
A full programme for the day will be issued to you as soon as possible.
ALL SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ISSUED WITH A CERTIFICATE
If you are interested in receiving MiDAS training or have any questions, please do not hestiate to contact PKCTG using the details below.

PKCTG are hoping to deliver the next MiDAS Course in the Autumn of 2010. The location of the course will be determined based on the location of those expressing interest. You will be notified of the venue as soon as possible. 

The associated costs will be published as soon as available. PKCTG are currently unable to subsidise this training, therefore the full cost of the course will have to be met by the participants.

For further information please contact PKCTG on 01577 866766 or email.

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Some previous courses

  • A MiDAS course was delivered to three individuals on 26th and 27th February 2010. The representatives were from Pitlochry Golf Club, Pitlochry Senior Citizens and PKAVS. 
  • PKCTG Delivered MiDAS training to eight individuals on 23rd and 24th October 2009.  The respresentatives were from Aberfeldy Sharks, Kinross-shire Day Centre, Pitlochry Senior Citizens,  PKCTG, Strathcare and Vale of Atholl Pipe Band.
  • PKCTG delivered MiDAS training for six individuals on the 23rd and 24th January 2009.  The representatives were from P&K Scouts, Aucheterarder Parish Church, The Gospel Hall - Kinross and Ardoch Development Trust.
  • Six individuals from Pitlochry Senior Citizens and Good Neighbours completed their MiDAS Training delivered by PKCTG in October 2008. In addition, two representatives from Aberfeldy Sharks successfully completed the course!
  • Seven individuals completed MiDAS training in Blairgowrie on 6th September 2008. All seven participants are members of Blairgowrie and District Next Steps (BADNS) walking group.
  • Eight people received MIDAS Training in March 2008  from PKCTG. Participants representing Strathcare, Pitlochry Senior Citizens, Kinross Day Centre, Teenscene and Auchterarder Walking Group.

Congratulations to all who participated and passed!