Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (C1 Vehicles)- Teesside

CERAD Course Overview

The purpose of the FAQ Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (RQF) is to provide Learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to prepare, drive and manoeuvre ambulance vehicles under both routine and emergency response conditions.

This qualification is designed for road systems subject to UK legislation and covers driving legislation, driver responsibilities, pre-driving checks and daily inspections, the system of car control, driving under routine and emergency response conditions, manoeuvring and reversing, safety systems, emergency response driving practices, navigation, adverse conditions and human factors.

This qualification meets the requirements for ambulance service drivers to claim exemptions under road traffic legislation and to operate to the specification of the Road Traffic Regulations Act (exemption for speed limit regulations).

This qualification is aimed at individuals who work, or intend to work, as an ambulance support worker, associate ambulance practitioner or an HCPC registered paramedic.

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CERAD Course Overview

The purpose of the FAQ Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (RQF) is to provide Learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to prepare, drive and manoeuvre ambulance vehicles under both routine and emergency response conditions.

This qualification is designed for road systems subject to UK legislation and covers driving legislation, driver responsibilities, pre-driving checks and daily inspections, the system of car control, driving under routine and emergency response conditions, manoeuvring and reversing, safety systems, emergency response driving practices, navigation, adverse conditions and human factors.

This qualification meets the requirements for ambulance service drivers to claim exemptions under road traffic legislation and to operate to the specification of the Road Traffic Regulations Act (exemption for speed limit regulations).

This qualification is aimed at individuals who work, or intend to work, as an ambulance support worker, associate ambulance practitioner or an HCPC registered paramedic.

Entry Requirements for the CERAD Course

Learners must:

• be 18 years of age (or older) on the first day of teaching.
• possess the right values, behaviours and attributes appropriate to the role.
• not have any outstanding court cases, prosecutions or pending disciplinary action in any area being brought against them.
• have a contract with either an NHS ambulance service or a voluntary or private ambulance provider that is CQC registered and contracted to provide emergency ambulance provision to the NHS ambulance services. For devolved nations, this will be the CQC equivalent ambulance service, if applicable.
• hold a valid driving license for the class of vehicle being driven for the full duration of the qualification.

CERAD Certification

Upon successful completion of the written and practical assessments the following certificates will be awarded:

• FutureQuals Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving

CERAD Course Content

The programme includes but is not limited to the following subjects:

• Be able to carry out a pre-shift vehicle daily inspection and pre driving checks
• Be able to comply with current legislation and driving regulations at all times
• Be able to use vehicles’ braking systems
• Be able to use vehicles’ steering systems
• Understand the use and effects of vehicle safe systems
• Be able to navigate during routine driving
• Be able to use the system of car control
• Be able to use vehicles’ transmission systems during emergency driving
• Be able to drive in emergency response situations
• Be able to navigate when responding to emergencies.

Parking

There is limited parking on site due to 24 hour operational staff use. There is ample on street parking nearby, but delegates are encouraged to cycle, use public transport or car share where possible. 

Getting there

By car – The address and postcode is CIPHER Medical, 5 Limeoak Way, Stockton on Tees, TS18 2LS.

Nearest public car park:

Maritime Long stay car park Portrack Ln, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 2HP

By foot – We are based just under a mile from Stockton High Street (approx 15 minutes’ walk).

By public transport – Stockton High Street is well served by busses. Stockton Railway Station and Thornaby Railway Station are both approximately 1 mile from the venue. 

By bike – We are just off the National Cycle Network Routes 1 and 14.

Where to stay

There are a range of accommodations to suit every budget. These are two hotels within a short journey that we can recommend. 

 Hampton by Hilton Stockton on Tees, Church Rd, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1TW (0.5 miles).

 Premier Inn Stockton on Tees (Teesside), Teesside International White Water Course, Whitewater Way, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6QB (1.2 miles)