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Planning to Apply or Renew your PCO Licence? Do ELR English and SERU Training with us
Russbridge Academy

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Price
£170 inc VAT
Or £56.67/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Classroom
Duration
Part-time
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Priddy's Yard
Croydon
Surrey
CR01TS
United Kingdom
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26 Harbour House
Coldharbour Lane
Rainham
Essex
RM139YB
United Kingdom
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Church Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL12NH
United Kingdom
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156
Blackfriars Road
South East London
London
SE18EN
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Russbridge Academy offers ELR (B1 English) and SERU training to help aspiring and current private hire drivers in Greater London meet the English language requirements for a Transport for London (TfL) private hire driver's license.

What you'll learn
  • Listening and speaking assessments for the ELR (B1 English) requirement
  • Reading and writing assessments for the SERU (Safety, Equality and Regulatory Understanding) requirement
Who the course is for
  • People applying for a new TfL private hire driver's license
  • Existing private hire drivers renewing their license for the first time since the introduction of the English language requirement
  • Suitable for those with a valid photo ID such as a passport or driving license
Key features
  • Ideal for those who prefer structured, face-to-face interaction
  • Offered as a 1-day training course, 7 days a week
  • Includes exam preparation and mock tests
  • Access to a student portal for additional practice
Skills & outcomes
  • Skills-based course designed to build practical knowledge and meet the English language and regulatory requirements for a TfL private hire driver's license
  • Successful completion can enhance career prospects as a private hire driver in Greater London

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Overview

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.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Course media

Description

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. 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

Who is this course for?

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

Requirements

Photo ID such as such as passport, driving licence.

Career path

PCO Private Hire Driver.

Questions and answers

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nadeem shah asked:

how many days do a have to come

Answer:

Dear Nadeem, Thanks for your inquiry. You need to come 1 day. The preparation class and test is done on the same day. Regards, Russbridge Academy

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HAKEEM MEHMET asked:

IS IT ACCEPTED BY TFL ?

Answer:

Dear Hakeem, Thanks for your inquiring about the B1 English. Certainly, this certificate is accepted by TFL for new or renewal of the PCO Licence. Please call us or visit us if you have anymore query. Regards, Russbridge Academy Harbour House Coldharbour Lane Rainham RM13 9YB

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Amy asked:

How do I book and attend a SERU training?

Answer:

Dear Amy, Thanks for your inquiring about the ELR and SERU training. Please contact our admin team to book your ELR and SERU training session. Regards, Russbridge Academy Harbour House Coldharbour Lane Rainham RM13 9YB

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