QA Level 3 Certificate in
Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD) (RQF)
Intended Audience:
This qualification is for people who are employed by, or contracted to, an NHS Trust or CQC Registered Ambulance Service (Independent or Voluntary Aid Society) with the required authorisation to undergo training in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving.
Overview:
Through theory and practical sessions, the Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD) (RQF) qualification gives learners the knowledge and skills to drive an ambulance routinely and respond to incidents in a range of environments under emergency and non-emergency conditions.
Entry Requirements:
Learners must be at least 18 years old on the first day of the training.
Learners must also:
- Hold a full valid licence for the class of vehicle to be driven (must be valid for the full duration of the course) and
- Be working for an NHS Ambulance Service Trust or contracted to an NHS Trust and be a CQC Registered Ambulance Service providing an emergency response and/or conveyance and
- Have a contract of employment or evidence of authorisation from an NHS
Ambulance Service Trust or CQC Registered Ambulance Service (Independent or Voluntary Aid Society) or CQC equivalent for devolved nations. This must state the Learner (employee) can undergo training in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving prior to being registered on and working towards this qualification.
There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and a basic understanding of driving law, the Highway Code and Roadcraft: The Police Driver’s Handbook
Course Duration
3 Weeks
Price
£2,615.00+VAT