Weekly Guide

WEEK ONE

DAY ONE

7.5hrs

08:30-09:00

Whole group – one classroom

Welcome,

introduction to SWAST CERAD course.

Learners will be able to state the contents of the CERAD course and their mutually agreed course standards.

Learners to scan QR code and complete ‘How safe a driver are you’? before attending ‘managing situations and human factors’ pp.

Classroom 1

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Smart TV.

09:00-09:30

Breakout area

Learners self-select timings of sessions for days 1 & 2 (must attend all sessions).

Collect learner portfolio / iPad / Books.

Select preferred instructor / location.

Prepared forms for learner completion.

Learner portfolios / iPads / Books

Once learners have opted for geographic area decide upon instructors (needs to be complete before 09:30 session).

Breakout Area or Classroom 1

iPads, (if needed access to iPad instructor set-up guide).

Session 1

10:00-11:30

Session 2

11:30-13:00

LUNCH

13:00-13:30

Session 3

13:30-15:00

Session 4

15:00-16:30

• Driving Law PP.

• Breakout area if finished early.

Driving Law,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD LO1.

Classroom 1

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Smart TV.

Whiteboard & markers.

EDUCATION LEAD & LEARNER MUST SIGN RECORD OF SESSION ATTENDANCE.

• Managing Situations & Human Factors PP.

• Breakout area (suggested 20 mins)

• System of Car Control PP.

Managing Situations & Human Factors,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD L10

System of car control,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD LO5.

Classroom 2

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Smart TV.

Whiteboard & markers.

EDUCATION LEAD & LEARNER MUST SIGN RECORD OF SESSION ATTENDANCE.

• Driving licence & eyesight checks.

• Course Expectations / Standards.

• Review of Theory Assessments & CERAD Portfolio.

• Ambulance Exemptions.

• Recap PP on iPads.

• Completion of Supplementary Evidence worksheets.

Break-out Activity / Self Study

Licence & eyesight checks,

Learners will provide proof of valid licence and complete eyesight check.

Course standards,

Learners will be able to state the contents of the CERAD course and their mutually agreed course standards.

Review of Theory Assessments & CERAD Portfolio,

Learners can complete FQ CERAD On-Line sample papers.

Ambulance Exemptions,

Self-study of ambulance exemptions CERAD LO 1.3 and 1.6.

Completion of Supplementary Evidence worksheets.

Complete CERAD portfolio supplementary evidence 7,8 and 9 as able.

Breakout Area

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Smart TV.

Whiteboard & markers.

EDUCATION LEAD & LEARNER MUST SIGN RECORD OF SESSION ATTENDANCE.

• Demonstration: Vehicle Daily Inspection and Pre-Driving Checks.

• Maintaining Vehicle Stability PP (learner to view on iPad) / demonstrate warning lights in vehicles etc...

Vehicle Daily Inspection and Pre-Driving Checks,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD LO2.

Maintaining Vehicle Stability,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD LO9.

Garage Area

Training Vehicle

Laptops, PP presentations & videos, iPads.

EDUCATION LEAD & LEARNER MUST SIGN RECORD OF SESSION ATTENDANCE.

• Day One Closure.

Education lead will summarise day and outline plan for day two.

Learners will be able to provide feedback and summarise learning for the day.

Set revision guidance for assessments on day 5. Highlight only Law LO1, Exemptions LO1.3, System LO5, Vehicle Safety System LO9 and Managing Situations & Human Factors LO10, along with traffic signs need to be learnt for assessments at end of week 1.

Classroom 1

Laptops.

WEEK ONE

DAY TWO

08:00-08:30

Whole group – one classroom

General welcome.

Confirmation of instructor / learners working together.

Learners will be able to state the contents of day two.

Learners will be able to express concerns / ask questions.

Classroom 1

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Smart TV.

08:30-09:00

Whole group – one classroom

• Manoeuvring PP.

Manoeuvring,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD LO 3.8 & LO8.

Classroom 1

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Smart TV.

Learner:

• Hand-outs.

• iPads.

• Books.

EDUCATION LEAD & LEARNER MUST SIGN RECORD OF SESSION ATTENDANCE.

09:00-15:30

Education lead & 3 learners per vehicle

• Consolidation of practical skills.

• Initial Training Needs Drive.

• Safely reverse, manoeuvre and position an ambulance vehicle using forward and reverse gears.

• Use ambulance vehicle controls.

• Use the system of car control to approach and negotiate hazards.

Consolidation of skills,

Component 2:

LO1. Comply with current legislation and driving regulations at all times.

LO2.Carry out pre-driving checks and inspections.

Initial Training Needs Drive.

Safely reverse, manoeuvre and position an ambulance vehicle using forward and reverse gears,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO8.

Use ambulance vehicle controls,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO4.

Use the system of car control to approach and negotiate hazards,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO5.

On & Off-road environments

Use of designated off-road circuit to complete manoeuvres dependent upon starting venue.

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Learner:

• Hand-outs.

• iPads.

• Books.

Routes determined by education lead.

• Day two closure.

Education lead will summarise day and outline plan for day four.

Learners will be able to provide feedback and summarise learning for the day.

Set revision guidance for assessments on day 5.

Classroom 1

Laptops.

WEEK ONE

DAY THREE

08:00-08:30

Whole group – one classroom

• Welcome & Recap.

General welcome.

Learners will be able to state the contents of day three.

Learners will be able to express concerns / ask questions.

Classroom 1

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Smart TV.

08:30-09:00

Breakout area

• Learner Options.

Check self-rostered sessions.

Network with peers & instructors.

Completed forms for learners to check.

Learner portfolios / iPads / Books.

Session 1

09:00-10:15

Session 2

10:30-11:45

LUNCH

12:00-12:45

Session 3

12:45-14:15

Session 4

14:30-15:45

• Use of Vehicle Controls PP.

• Cornering PP.

Use of Vehicle Controls,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD LO4.

Principles of safe cornering,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD LO9.

Classroom 1

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Smart TV.

Whiteboard & markers.

EDUCATION LEAD & LEARNER MUST SIGN RECORD OF SESSION ATTENDANCE.

• Overtaking PP.

• Multi-lane carriageways PP.

Principles of overtaking when driving an ambulance under routine and emergency response conditions,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD LO7.

Multi-lane carriageways,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD LO3.

Classroom 2

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Smart TV.

Whiteboard & markers.

EDUCATION LEAD & LEARNER MUST SIGN RECORD OF SESSION ATTENDANCE.

• Review of Theory Assessments & CERAD Portfolio.

• Ambulance Exemptions.

• Completion of Supplementary Evidence worksheets.

• Encourage learners to recap on Safety systems PP.

Break-out Activity / Self Study

Self-directed learning.

Review of Theory Assessments & CERAD Portfolio,

Learners can complete FQ CERAD On-Line sample papers.

Ambulance Exemptions,

Self-study of ambulance exemptions CERAD LO 1.3 and 1.6.

Completion of Supplementary Evidence worksheets.

Complete CERAD portfolio supplementary evidence 7,8 and 9 as necessary.

Breakout Area

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Smart TV.

Whiteboard & markers.

EDUCATION LEAD & LEARNER MUST SIGN RECORD OF SESSION ATTENDANCE.

• Demonstration Drives.

System of car control & Emergency Response,

Observation of an instructor demonstration drive (30mins).

Outside

Training Vehicle

EDUCATION LEAD & LEARNER MUST SIGN RECORD OF SESSION ATTENDANCE.

• Day three closure.

Education lead will summarise day and outline plan for day four.

Learners will be able to provide feedback and summarise learning for the day.

Set revision guidance for assessments on day 5.

Classroom 1

Laptops.

WEEK ONE

DAY FOUR

08:00-08:30

Whole group – one classroom

• Welcome & Recap.

General welcome.

Learners will be able to state the contents of day four.

Learners will be able to express concerns / ask questions.

Classroom 1

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Smart TV.

08:30-15:30

Education lead & 3 learners per vehicle

• Consolidation of practical skills.

• Comply with current legislation and driving regulations at all times.

• Use ambulance vehicle controls.

• Use the system of car control to approach and negotiate hazards.

• Implement procedures when driving on multi-lane carriageways.

• Manage situations and human factors.

Consolidation of skills,

Component 2:

LO1. Comply with current legislation and driving regulations at all times.

LO2.Carry out pre-driving checks and inspections.

Use ambulance vehicle controls,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO4.

Use the system of car control to approach and negotiate hazards,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO5.

Implement procedures for driving on multi-lane carriageways,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO6.

Manage situations and human factors,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO9 (routine driving).

On & Off-road environments

Routes determined by education lead.

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Learner:

• Hand-outs.

• iPads.

• Books.

• Day four closure

Education lead will summarise day and outline plan for day five.

Learners will be able to provide feedback and summarise learning for the day.

Set revision guidance for assessments on day 5.

Classroom 1

Laptops.

WEEK ONE

DAY FIVE

08:00-08:30

Whole group – one classroom

• Welcome & Recap.

General welcome.

Learners will be able to state the contents of day five.

Learners will be able to express concerns / ask questions.

Set up for Traffic signs, signals & markings & Pre-emergency response theory assessments.

Classroom 1

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Smart TV.

08:45-10:15

Knowledge Assessments

Traffic Signs, Signals & Markings

10:30-11:30

Knowledge Assessments

Theory Test before Commencing On-road Training at Speed

• Knowledge Assessments

Theory Assessments:

Complete - Ambulance Driving Principles:

• Traffic Signs, Signals & Markings - MCQ.

• Theory Test Before Commencing On-road Training at Speed - MCQ.

Classroom at specified at venue.

Whiteboard & markers.

Learner:

• Hand-outs.

• iPads / equipment for on-line MCQ.

• Books.

11:30-12:30

Whole group (classroom one) – followed by one to ones experiencing resits.

• Day five / week closure

Education lead will summarise day and outline plans for the rest of the course.

Learners will be able to provide feedback and summarise learning for the day & week.

Learners will be given assessment results (any learner with a resit will be invited to spend time with education lead – confirming re-sit arrangements).

Classroom 1

Laptops.

Week Two

Day One

Timings as agreed between learners & Education Lead.

Suggested Learner contact hours 08:00-18:00hrs.

(Monday-Wednesday)

08:00-15:30hrs (Thursday).

Min. weekly hours 30.

Max weekly hours 45.

• Week one tutorial

• Knowledge Assessments (Resits - if applicable).

• Negotiate bends safely whilst driving an ambulance vehicle

• Practical consolidation of skills.

Tutorial – week one

Complete as necessary

Theory Assessments (Resits):

• Ambulance Driving Principles: Traffic Signs, Signals & Markings - MCQ.

• Theory Test Before Commencing On-road Training at Speed - MCQ.

Negotiate bends safely whilst driving an ambulance vehicle,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO6.

Consolidation of skills, learners will be able to:

Component 2 – LO: 1-5, 8 & 9.

DELIVERY PLAN

Education lead & learners to agree starting location (local ambulance station) and working hours.

Plan location for re-sits if applicable.

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Learner:

• Hand-outs.

• iPads / equipment for on-line MCQ.

• Books.

Learners must not claim an exemption from speed until they have passed ‘the pre-emergency response assessment drive’. The education lead & learner should agree when this is achievable.

Learners must not drive on emergency response prior to having the emergency response theory presentation.

Week Two

Day Two

Timings as agreed between learners & Education Lead.

Suggested Learner contact hours 08:00-18:00hrs.

(Monday-Wednesday)

08:00-15:30hrs (Thursday).

Min. weekly hours 30.

Max weekly hours 45.

• Overtake when driving an ambulance vehicle under routine and conditions.

• Practical consolidation of skills.

Overtake when driving an ambulance vehicle under routine and conditions,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO7.

Consolidation of skills, learners will be able to:

Component 2 – LO: 1-6, 8 & 9.

Week 2

Day 3

Timings as agreed between learners & Education Lead.

Suggested Learner contact hours 08:00-18:00hrs.

(Monday-Wednesday)

08:00-15:30hrs (Thursday).

Min. weekly hours 30.

Max weekly hours 45.

• Navigate under routine ambulance driving conditions.

• Practical consolidation of skills.

• Knowledge Assessments (Resits – if applicable.

• Pre-Emergency Response Practical Drive.

Navigate under routine driving conditions,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO12 (Routine driving).

Consolidation of skills, learners will be able to:

Component 2 – LO: 1-9.

Theory Assessments (Resits):

• Ambulance Driving Principles: Traffic Signs, Signals & Markings - MCQ.

• Theory Test Before Commencing On-road Training at Speed - MCQ.

The Pre-Emergency Response Driving Assessment.

Week 2

Day 4

Timings as agreed between learners & Education Lead.

Suggested Learner contact hours 08:00-18:00hrs.

(Monday-Wednesday)

08:00-15:30hrs (Thursday).

Min. weekly hours 30.

Max weekly hours 45.

Night drive must allow for at least 3 hours after lighting Up Time.

• Emergency Response PP.

• Driving an ambulance vehicle during the hours of darkness PP / Discussion.

• Emergency Response Demonstration Drive.

• Drive under emergency response conditions (urban/rural).

• Drive an ambulance vehicle during the hours of darkness.

• Weekly tutorial (may be completed week 3).

Understand emergency response ambulance driving practices, learners will be able to:

Complete learning outcomes CERAD LO12 and Component 2 LO11.

Understand the effects of driving an ambulance during the hours of darkness,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD LO10.

Instructor demonstration drive

Drive under emergency response conditions,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO10 & LO11.

Tutorial with learners.

DELIVERY PLAN

Education lead & learners to agree starting location (local ambulance station) and working hours.

Plan location for re-sits if applicable.

Venue for PP presentation.

Laptops, PP presentations & videos.

Learner:

• Hand-outs.

• iPads.

• Books.

Learners must not drive on emergency response prior to having the emergency response theory presentation.

Week 2

Day 5

• Self-study Day.

Week 3

Day 1

Timings as agreed between learners & Education Lead.

Suggested Learner contact hours 08:00-18:00hrs.

(Monday-Wednesday)

08:00-15:30hrs (Thursday).

Min. weekly hours 30.

Max weekly hours 45.

• Knowledge Assessment.

• Driving Standards.

• Practical consolidation of skills (urban & rural).

Theory Assessment:

Ambulance Driving Principles: Legislation, Roadcraft & The Highway Code.

Understand the Trust’s Driving Standards Team, and the different technology systems.

Drive under emergency response conditions,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO11.

Consolidation of skills, learners will be able to:

Component 2 – LO: 1-11.

DELIVERY PLAN

Ambulance Driving Principles: Legislation, Roadcraft & The Highway Code.

Timing: 09:00-11:00

Learner:

• Hand-outs.

• iPads / equipment for on-line MCQ.

Books.

Theory Assessment Venue Satellite Centre Location – Whole group – Classroom use as determined by Centre.

Learners to work with their education lead (1x3 ratio).

Complete activities for day.

Week 3

Day 2

Timings as agreed between learners & Education Lead.

Suggested Learner contact hours 08:00-18:00hrs.

(Monday-Wednesday)

08:00-15:30hrs (Thursday).

Min. weekly hours 30.

Max weekly hours 45.

• Drive under emergency response conditions.

• Practical consolidation of skills (urban & rural).

Learners will be able to:

Drive under emergency response condition on different road types,

• Multi-lane carriageways

• Speed + speed

• Urban & rural environment

• Re-prioritisation of calls

• Multiple vehicles responding

Consolidation of skills, learners will be able to:

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO1-11.

DELIVERY PLAN

Education lead & learners to agree starting location (local ambulance station) and working hours.

Learner:

• Hand-outs.

• iPad.

• Books.

Week 3

Day 3

Timings as agreed between learners & Education Lead.

Suggested Learner contact hours 08:00-18:00hrs.

(Monday-Wednesday)

08:00-15:30hrs (Thursday).

Min. weekly hours 30.

Max weekly hours 45.

• Manage situations and human factors.

• Navigate under routine and emergency response ambulance driving conditions.

• Drive under emergency response conditions.

Manage situations and human factors,

Learners will be able:

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO9 (emergency response).

Navigate under routine and emergency response ambulance driving conditions,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO9 (emergency response

Consolidation of skills,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO1-11.

Week 3

Day 4

Timings as agreed between learners & Education Lead.

Suggested Learner contact hours 08:00-18:00hrs.

(Monday-Wednesday)

08:00-15:30hrs (Thursday).

Min. weekly hours 30.

Max weekly hours 45.

• Knowledge Assessments (Resits - if applicable).

• Drive under emergency response conditions.

• Pre-simulated crew response risk assessment.

Re-sit Theory Assessment:

Ambulance Driving Principles: Legislation, Roadcraft & The Highway Code.

Consolidation of skills,

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO1-12.

Learners will be able to:

• Independently evidence ability to comply with LOs 1-12.

DELIVERY PLAN

Education lead & learners to agree starting location (local ambulance station) and working hours.

Plan location for re-sits if applicable.

Learner:

• Hand-outs.

• iPads / equipment for on-line MCQ.

• Books.

Week 3

Day 5

• Self-study Day

Week 4

Day 1

Timings as agreed between learners & Education Lead.

Suggested Learner contact hours 08:00-18:00hrs.

(Monday-Wednesday)

08:00-15:30hrs (Thursday).

Min. weekly hours 30.

Max weekly hours 45.

• Knowledge Assessments (Resits - if applicable).

• Simulated Crew Response Drives.

• Utilising Sat Nav.

Re-sit Legislation, Roadcraft & The Highway Code.

Learners will be able to:

• Independently evidence ability to comply with LOs 1-12.

DELIVERY PLAN

Education lead & learners to agree starting location (local ambulance station) and working hours.

Plan location for re-sits if applicable.

Learner:

• Hand-outs.

• iPads / equipment for on-line MCQ.

• Books.

Week 4

Day 2

Timings as agreed between learners & Education Lead.

Satellite Centre

10:00-14:00

Independent Assessment

• Drive under emergency response conditions.

• Final Independent Driving Assessments.

Course Closure PP.

Consolidation of skills (as necessary),

Complete learning outcomes CERAD Component 2 LO1-12.

Final Independent Driving Assessments

End of Course Presentation & Course Closure, learners will be able to:

1. Explain process of honest self-assessment it’s importance and the qualities of a good driver.

2. State how an incident or road traffic collision may be investigated.

3. Explain how to use AdBlue.

4. Outline how to deal with oil spills.

5. Outline how to use certain vehicle features such as the emergency parallel button, tail-lift manual operation and state the importance of keeping up to date.

6. Outline how to respond to different categories of ambulance calls.

7. Explain how the driving Faculty can provide support.

Close Course – encourage Feedback.

DELIVERY PLAN

Education lead & learners to agree starting location (local ambulance station) and meet at designated Satellite Assessment Centre for Independent Final Drive & course closure.

Collect from Learners

• iPads any other equipment provided for on-line MCQ.

• Books.