Our Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (RQF) (CERAD) qualification has been designed to meet high speed driver training regulations and allows ambulance service drivers to claim exemptions under the Road Traffic Act.

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. Through theory and practical sessions, the course is a Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD) 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.

The CERAD qualification can be delivered in the following vehicle categories:

• Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (Solo Response Vehicle)

• Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (Motor Ambulance: Weight Exceeding 3500kg)

• Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (Motor Ambulance: 3250kg-3500kg).