Level 3 Apprenticeship in Ambulance Support Work

Summary

Respond to emergency, urgent and/or unscheduled care calls from the public or wider health and social care communities, or provide scheduled non-urgent transport for people with specific health needs.

You will transport patients driving safely and and progressively high speed as needed. You will also be responsible for managing a vehicle. Majority of the time, you will work as a double ambulance crew alongside another non-registered Ambulance Support worker or a senior member of staff such as a Paramedic. Clinical duties will include supporting and assisting the senior clinician and providing a basic level of life saving techniques. This role is for those with experience in healthcare. You will be a role model to the less experienced members of staff and provide them with support when needed.

This apprenticeship includes

• Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support
• Level 3 Certificate in Ambulance Response Driving
• Care Certificate
• Safeguarding Qualifications

Required qualifications and experience

• Level 2 in Maths and English (must be completed prior to end point assessment)
• Experience in the healthcare sector
• A full GB licence
• Be willing to undertake a fitness test
• The apprentice must meet the 15 standards as set out in the Care Certificate
• Any additional employer requirements

Personal qualities

• You will be caring, compassionate and empathetic
• You will treat people with respect and dignity
• You will be dedicated, reliable and consistent

Read about the course syllabus on the official Institute of Apprenticeships website.