Free Training - The 'Knowledge'

Training offered by

Training Link

THE `KNOWLEDGE`
FREE TRAINING

Would you like to get financial support to train as a Black Taxi Cab Driver?

Are you Under 25?
Are you Unemployed?
To complete the 'knowledge' generally takes about 2 years on a [part time basis for the 'All London Licence' and about half this time for the Suburban Licence.
This scheme will help with the financial costs irrespective of whatever stage of the 'Knowledge' you are currently on for an agreed period. This can range between six months to a year within one financial year.
The Process
Stage 1
Complete and return this form or telephone:  0171-383 5405
Stage 2
We will invite you for an interview
Stage 3
We will invite you to meet other young people who are at the similar stage with you.
Stage 4
We will help you to Pass the Competency bike Training Test (CBT)
Stage 5
You will be on the first stage in becoming a black cab driver.
Training Link
Training link is a small charity and a company limited by guarantee. It raises funds in order to support those people who are unable to meet training costs. 45% of the funding is from the European Social Fund. The remaining 55% come from income generating initiatives, course fees and other fundraising initiatives.
To support your 'Knowledge' training you will do a short work placement, participate in other training activities, i.e. basic motorbike mechanics, confidence building, health & safety disability awareness, and small business start-up.
How is the training structured?
The Knowledge Training programme is ongoing until you have completed. Training Link will support you through the first stage, over 26 weeks. Most of your training is spent riding around London on a moped learning the street names, one way systems and points of interest.
You will get help to plan your routes
Plan your own time on the road
You will be encouraged to find a 'call-over'
This will reinforce your learning and prepare you for appearances at the PCO.
Individual Mentoring

You will have access to a mentor to help you through-out the training period
Once a month you will meet with other trainees and your support worker
This provides an opportunity for relevant training link staff to monitor, receive feedback on progress or on any difficulties arising.

Name:
Address:
Borough:
Tel:
Date of Birth:      /      /        Date Completed:      /      /
Please return the completed form to:
Training Link
54-56 Phoenix Road
London
NW1 1ES
Tel:  0171-383 5405
e-mail:  admin@traininglink.org.uk
web:   http://www.traininglink.org.uk

National Lottery Charity Board Recipient / Supported by The European Social Fund
Funded by Camden Council / Wheelchair Access
Charity Registration Number:  1051662 / Limited Company:  3142188

Are you Under 25? Are you Unemployed? To complete the 'knowledge' generally takes about 2 years on a [part time basis for the 'All London Licence' and about half this time for the Suburban Licence. This scheme will help with the financial costs irrespective of whatever stage of the 'Knowledge' you are currently on for an agreed period. This can range between six months to a year within one financial year. The Process Stage 1 Complete and return this form or telephone: 0171-383 5405 Stage 2 We will invite you for an interview Stage 3 We will invite you to meet other young people who are at the similar stage with you. Stage 4 We will help you to Pass the Competency bike Training Test (CBT) Stage 5 You will be on the first stage in becoming a black cab driver.	Training Link Training link is a small charity and a company limited by guarantee. It raises funds in order to support those people who are unable to meet training costs. 45% of the funding is from the European Social Fund. The remaining 55% come from income generating initiatives, course fees and other fundraising initiatives. To support your 'Knowledge' training you will do a short work placement, participate in other training activities, i.e. basic motorbike mechanics, confidence building, health & safety disability awareness, and small business start-up. How is the training structured? The Knowledge Training programme is ongoing until you have completed. Training Link will support you through the first stage, over 26 weeks. Most of your training is spent riding around London on a moped learning the street names, one way systems and points of interest. You will get help to plan your routes Plan your own time on the road You will be encouraged to find a 'call-over' This will reinforce your learning and prepare you for appearances at the PCO. Individual Mentoring You will have access to a mentor to help you through-out the training period Once a month you will meet with other trainees and your support worker This provides an opportunity for relevant training link staff to monitor, receive feedback on progress or on any difficulties arising.

Name: Address: Borough: Tel: Date of Birth: / / Date Completed: / /	Please return the completed form to: Training Link 54-56 Phoenix Road London NW1 1ES Tel: 0171-383 5405 e-mail: admin@traininglink.org.uk web: http://www.traininglink.org.uk
National Lottery Charity Board Recipient / Supported by The European Social Fund Funded by Camden Council / Wheelchair Access Charity Registration Number: 1051662 / Limited Company: 3142188