Professional training · TCC
Group Transport of Children
Training to transport those who matter most, responsibly.
- 35 hours
- 100% online
- Initial training
What it is for
What you will be able to do.
To drive vehicles for the group transport of children — schools, nurseries, sports activities or school trips — you need the driver certificate issued by IMT (Law no. 13/2006).
This training is the first step: successfully completing it is required for the certificate to be issued for the first time.
Requirements
What you need to start.
If in doubt, talk to us before enrolling.
- Successful completion of the initial training (this course)
- A driving licence for the vehicle category concerned, held for at least 2 years
- Electronic medical certificate stating fitness for Group 2, as required for heavy passenger vehicle drivers — done at the school
- Pass a psychological assessment, as required for heavy passenger vehicle drivers — done at the school
- Good standing: criminal record certificate and Driver Offence Record certificate (RIC), issued by ANSR (National Road Safety Authority)
How it works
From enrolment to certification.
- Enrolment
- 35-hour training
- Pass the training
- Application to IMT
- TCC certificate
Programme
What you will learn.
The topics set by Ordinance no. 1350/2006:
01Rules and safety in transporting children
Legislation, child restraint systems, getting on and off, supervision.
02First aid
What to do in an incident or emergency.
03Interpersonal relations
Communicating with children, families and schools.
Next course
Choose your course date
35 hours · 100% online. Promotional price for early enrolment (5 to 7 days before the start, depending on the course).
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Evenings
2 November to 12 November
Monday to Friday: 18:30–22:30
€180 promotional price · then €230
Book a place
Price
How much does it cost?
Includes: 35-hour initial training and training certificate.
External costs
IMT fee: €30 (10% discount if you apply through IMT Online). Medical certificate and psychological assessment (done at the school), criminal record certificate and RIC certificate from ANSR.
TCC — Initial Training
€180
- Early enrolment
- €180
- After the promotional deadline
- €230
Payment in cash, by Multibanco card, MB WAY or bank transfer.
Certification
After the training.
- Certificate
- Certificate for Drivers of Group Transport of Children
- Authority
- IMT
- Assessment
- Successful completion of the training. There is no IMT test
- Application
- IMT Form 5 (Modelo 5), with the initial training certificate, the medical certificate (Group 2), the original proof of psychological assessment, the criminal record certificate (original) and the RIC certificate from ANSR (original)
- Fee
- €30 — 10% discount if you apply through IMT Online
- Validity
- 5 years, renewable for further 5-year periods
- Expiry
- If it is not renewed before expiry, it lapses and cannot be renewed: new initial training is required
Frequently asked questions
Questions about TCC — Initial Training
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Who needs this training?
Anyone who drives vehicles used for the group transport of children and young people up to age 16.
Which driving licence do I need?
A licence for the category of vehicle you will drive, held for at least 2 years.
What is the minimum age?
The law requires a licence for the vehicle category held for at least 2 years, in addition to the minimum age for that licence.
How long is the course?
35 hours, 100% online.
Is there a test?
There is no IMT test. You need to successfully complete the training.
Which medical checks are required?
Electronic medical certificate stating fitness for Group 2 and a psychological assessment, as required for heavy passenger vehicle drivers. We do both at the school.
How long is the certificate valid?
5 years, renewable for further 5-year periods.
Which documents are required?
IMT Form 5 (Modelo 5), initial training certificate, medical certificate (Group 2), proof of psychological assessment, criminal record certificate and Driver Offence Record certificate (RIC) from ANSR.
How much does the certificate cost?
€30 IMT fee, with a 10% discount if you apply through IMT Online.
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