• 3 Weeks + 2 Days

  • Ofqual Regulated

  • Valid Forever with CPD

What Is CERAD?

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), or a voluntary/paid service responding on behalf of the NHS with the required authorisation to undergo training in emergency response ambulance driving.

Through theory and practical sessions, the Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (RQF) (CERAD) qualification gives learners the knowledge and skills to drive a range of ambulance vehicles routinely and respond to incidents in a range of environments under emergency and non-emergency conditions.

Entry Requirements

-21yrs or older

-Full category B driving licence with less than 6 points.

What's Covered?

  • How to carry out inspection and checks
  • To be able to comply with all driving regulations
  • To drive on motorways and dual carriageways
  • Urban and rural driving
  • Driving in low light conditions
  • How to brake, steer, reverse and use safe systems
  • How to safely drive in adverse conditions and at night
  • To be able to navigate and drive in emergency response situations, as well as use the vehicles transmission systems
  • This qualification meets the requirements for ambulance 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).

Upcoming Course Dates

Course Starting 5th May 2025
Course runs for 3 weeks on the following dates:

- 5th-9th May 2025

- 19th-23rd May 2025

- 10th 14th June 2025

Book your space by paying the full balance below, or paying the deposit and one of our team will be in touch to arrange a payment plan for the balance.

Split the Payments with a Payment Plan!

Choose the deposit option below and our team will be in contact to arrange further monthly payments to spread the costs of your CERAD over an agreed set time to suit you!

If you have any questions drop us an email at training@apex-mr.co.uk