ELR English and SERU Training for TFL Private Hire Licence PCO, Approved Training Academy

Russbridge Academy Ltd is a leading training provider in the United Kingdom offering vocational and career-oriented courses. We have outstanding performance with a vast number of learners in every corner of the country. Our success and service has lead to us being awarded “Training Provider of the Year 2020 – London” by Southern Enterprise Awards, “Training Provider of the Year 2021” by Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards 2021. We are also proud to share that we have been awarded ''Best Leading Training Provider - UK in both 2022 and 2023'' by Global 100. To celebrate these huge achievements, we are offering ELR (B1 English) Training and SERU Training for TFL PCO Licence at a discounted price.

If you are planning on applying for a PCO licence to the Transport For London (TFL), you will need to prove that you meet the English language skills. Transport for London (TFL) has announced that all new applicants, and existing private hire drivers applying to renew their licence for the first time since the introduction of this new requirement, must now meet the equivalent of a B1 English language requirement. English language requirement ELR test will cover Listening and Speaking Assessments. Along with ELR you need to show the understanding about Safety, equality and regulatory understanding requirement which short form is SERU which covers Reading and Writing. At Russbridge Academy we run B1 English and SERU training almost every week to prepare the candidates for their test.

We have served a large number of candidates in corporate level. Such as-

• West Midlands Police
• Nottingham City Council
• The Clancy Group PLC
• VolkerWessels
• Luton Borough Council
• Compass Group PLC
• Leicestershire Police
• Unique Senior Care
• Bioslim Beauty Salon
• Stobart Aviation Limited
• Comfort Homes and Care
• Shavata Brows Studio Manchester
• Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
• HSS HIRE
• London Borough of Havering
• Voyage Care

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

TFL website says: An English language requirement applies to all applications for private hire drivers licences received by TfL on, or after, 14 October 2016. This includes applications for both renewal and new licences. It is essential for public safety that all licensed private hire drivers are able to communicate in English at an appropriate level.

TFL website also says: We have introduced a requirement for applicants for a London private hire vehicle (PHV) driver’s licence to demonstrate an understanding of safety, equality and regulatory matters. The requirement came into force on 1 October 2021 and it applies to both new applicants and those applying to renew their licence.
It is essential that London PHV drivers have an appropriate understanding of safety, equality and the regulatory requirements that apply to them. This helps ensure public safety and will enhance levels of customer service.

At Russbridge Academy we run ELR English and SERU (Safety, equality and regulatory understanding) training in different areas in Greater London almost every week to prepare the candidates for their test.

Module Covered:
ELR English training/test covers 2 modules:
• Listening Assessment
• Speaking Assessments

SERU training/test covers 2 modules:
• Reading Assessment
• Writing Assessments

Course Duration:
We offer 1 day training course, from 10am – 5pm 7 days a week. During the training session tutor will go through with exam preparation and mock test for ELR and SERU. After 1 day training you also will have the access to the student portal for more practice at home.

Why Choose Russbridge Academy:
• Training Provider in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
• Approved Training Provider
• Full Tutor Support Throughout the course
• Convenient and Flexible
• 99% Pass Rate
• Fast Result and Certification
• Well experienced Trainers
• Individual and Corporate Training
• Learning portal is access 24/7 from anywhere
• Competitive course fees
• Recommended by former students

People who are applying new licence or renewing the existing PCO Licence.

Photo ID such as such as passport, driving licence.

PCO Private Hire Driver.