FAQ
Level 3
QN: 610/3466/6
Curriculum Active
FAQ Level 3 Award in Patient Care Services: Ambulance Driving (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by FAQ. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 35 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
FAQ
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
35 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Non-Emergency Ambulance Driving
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to comply with current legislation and driving regulations at all times
- Be able to carry out pre-driving checks and inspections
- Be able to implement procedures when driving on multi-lane carriageways
- Be able to use ambulance vehicle controls
- Be able to approach and negotiate hazards
- Be able to overtake when driving an ambulance vehicle under non-emergency conditions
- Be able to safely reverse, manoeuvre and position an ambulance vehicle using forward and reverse gears
- Be able to manage situations and human factors
- Be able to navigate under non-emergency ambulance driving conditions
2
Principles of Non-Emergency Ambulance Driving
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand current driving legislation, regulation and the responsibilities of an ambulance driver
- Understand the purpose of completing ambulance vehicle daily inspections and pre-driving checks
- Understand procedures for driving on single carriageways, dual carriageways and motorways
- Understand the use of an ambulance vehicle’s steering, braking, transmission and acceleration systems
- Understand the principles of the system of car control
- Understand principles of overtaking when driving an ambulance vehicle under non-emergency conditions
- Understand principles of reversing and manoeuvring
- Understand how vehicle safety systems aid in maintaining ambulance vehicle stability and control
- Understand how human factors and actions contribute to becoming a better driver
- Understand the effects of driving an ambulance vehicle during the hours of darkness
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3466/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- FAQ
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2024