C1 Driver Training for Student Paramedic & NHS Ambulance Staff

This driver training course is for applicants wishing to apply for Ambulance Service roles such as:

• Ambulance Technician
• Paramedic
• Advanced Practitioner
• A+E Ambulance Driver
• Ambulance Care Assistant
• Patient Transfer Service PTS

DMP Training offer a “one-stop” practical solution for anyone who is training to become a paramedic or join the NHS ambulance service.

As an ambulance service driver, you will need a minimum of a C1 category licence which allows you to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonne.

DMP Training provides intensive ambulance training courses to enable you to drive a vehicle of this type and pass the relevant driving test.

To complete this training, you will need to have a medical, pass your module 1 Theory Test and Hazard Perception Test, and apply to the DVLA for a provisional licence.

DMP Training are happy to organise and support you through this part of the process.

Our guarantee to our customers:

• Highly qualified Department of Transport Approved (ADI) instructors.
• 10 + years’ experience in the driver training industry
• Modern VW Crafter van, the same as the Mercedes Sprinter used by many NHS trusts.
• A level of service to ensure you enjoy the training courses in a stress-free environment.
• We complete all training ourselves in our vehicles and never use a third-party provider, known as a broker.
• Extensive knowledge of the test routes used during the on-road drive.

The Training

Our C1 driver training sessions will prepare you for the two practical tests you need to pass.

• Module 3A is the reversing exercise.

This consists of an exercise reversing the vehicle in an S-shaped pattern into a bay.

• Module 3B is the on-road driving test.

This takes place on the last training day most frequently from the DVSA Ipswich test centre.

During your practical road driving, the examiner will observe how you:

• use the vehicle controls.
• move away at an angle, uphill and downhill.
• pull up in various safe locations.
• use the mirrors.
• give appropriate signals.
• show awareness and anticipation of other road users’ intentions.
• manage your progress and control your vehicle speed.
• deal with hazards.
• select a safe place to stop.

There will also be 10 minutes of independent driving, designed to evaluate your ability to drive safely while making independent decisions.

The overall drive is 1 hour in total, and our C1 driver training courses will have you fully prepared to pass your test