How to get a Sydney Taxi Authority – Step One – Eligibility Criteria 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Hold a current NSW drivers licence 1 year, fully unrestricted* (ok from other states – change to NSW) Be legally able to work in Australia Pass a medical checkup with your doctor Be of good character – preferably no serious traffic or criminal convictions Have good English communication skills How to get a Sydney Taxi Authority – Step Two – Application 1. Fill out TfNSW/RMS application form – give to school reception with $100 payment 2. Fill out medical form – take to your doctor – return when completed to school 3. Get 4 x 65x65mm photos 4. Supply 100 point ID eg. passport or citizenship or Aus birth cert + drivers licence 5. Book & pay $165 for a taxi driver language assessment at NSW AMES, 9217 5333 How to get a Sydney Taxi Authority – Step Three – Enrolment 1. Fill out a Sydney Taxi School Enrolment form 2. Pay the course fee of $980 and receive all course materials including take home software Introduction & Application Study training CD of Sydney Knowledge Test Fill TfNSW Form + $100 Do Medical with Doctor Supply 100 Point ID 4 x 65x65 mm Photos = $15 Receive clearance Pass English Test= $165 Attend training class sessions and activities Complete knowledge & course assessments Pass Taxi School locality assessment Fail – return to school Pass – Continue for Taxi Authority Get 1 year taxi authority & go to a taxi network Enrol in Taxi Course pay fee $980 Complete CD knowledge training Sit for the external Sydney Knowledge Test at TfNSW Parramatta Start work taxi driving Complete Bronze level Apply & enrol in Silver Level Pay $150 deposit Total cost $420 Take home Silver level logbook Fill in a Silver level logbook as you work Attend training workshop ONE sessions and activities Attend NSW TC seminar Part A Attend NSW TC seminar Part B Attend training workshop TWO sessions and activities Complete 48 shifts during 1st year Return to school Hand in completed logbook Receive final Silver Level certificate Apply for 3 year Taxi Authority