Complete Category C1 ambulance licence training for student paramedics, NHS applicants, emergency care assistants, patient transport staff and private ambulance personnel.
Options for candidates with provisional entitlement and complete licence routes.
Training + Tests Only
Starter Pack + Training + Tests
Our C1 Ambulance Driver Training Courses are designed for student paramedics, NHS applicants, emergency care assistants, patient transport staff and private ambulance personnel who need to obtain Category C1 entitlement.
Training is delivered using a real decommissioned ambulance rather than a standard van or lorry, helping candidates become familiar with the size, visibility, controls and road positioning of the type of vehicle commonly used within ambulance and patient transport services.
Kent Training can support the complete licence-acquisition process, including D4 medicals, provisional entitlement, theory tests, one-to-one practical training and DVSA Module 3A and 3B tests.
A fully managed route from your initial medical through to practical training and the final DVSA driving test.
Practical tuition is delivered in a decommissioned ambulance rather than a standard training van.
Module 3A and Module 3B testing can be arranged through our Richborough centre.
Individual tuition focused on your confidence, vehicle control, observations and test preparation.
Package options include the D4 medical, DVLA application support and required theory tests.
Suitable for student paramedics, NHS applicants, private providers and employer bookings.
Our team guides candidates through medical, application, theory, training and testing stages.
The complete route can be managed through one training provider from the first medical to the final practical test.
Complete and pass the required D4 medical examination with a suitable doctor.
Submit the D2 and D4 forms to DVLA so Category C1 provisional entitlement can be added to your licence.
Pass the multiple-choice and hazard-perception tests before practical training begins.
Learn the off-road reversing exercise and complete the official Module 3A assessment.
Complete one-to-one on-road training in a real ambulance and pass the final practical driving test.
Once the required tests are passed, your full Category C1 entitlement can be added to your driving licence.
The exact inclusions depend on the package selected, with a complete route available for candidates starting without provisional C1 entitlement.
The exact entitlement required always depends on the vehicle's plated weight, licence conditions and the employer's role requirements.
Many frontline ambulances are over 3,500kg, so drivers commonly need Category C1 entitlement. The exact requirement depends on the vehicle and the employer.
The course is suitable for student paramedics, NHS applicants, emergency care assistants, patient transport staff, private ambulance personnel and others who need Category C1 entitlement for medical transport work.
Yes. Kent Training uses a real decommissioned ambulance for practical driver training rather than a standard van or lorry.
The Bronze practical route is delivered over three days and includes 12 hours of one-to-one on-road training, Module 3A preparation and the Module 3A and 3B practical tests.
Candidates applying for provisional Category C1 entitlement normally need to complete a D4 medical and submit the relevant DVLA application. Silver and Gold include the medical and application support.
Candidates who do not already hold the relevant entitlement normally need DVSA Module 1A multiple choice and Module 1B hazard perception. Silver and Gold include these theory tests.
Driver CPC requirements depend on how the vehicle will be used and whether an exemption applies. The ambulance licence packages shown here focus on Category C1 licence acquisition. Kent Training can advise on separate Initial Driver CPC training where required.
No. This course provides Category C1 licence acquisition and practical DVSA test preparation. Emergency-response or blue-light driver training is a separate employer or service-specific qualification.
Training and testing are delivered through Kent Training's DVSA-approved centre at Richborough near Sandwich, Kent.
Additional training and retests can be arranged if required. Retests, additional training and any vehicle hire are arranged separately and may be chargeable.
Yes. Kent Training supports individual candidates, NHS applicants, private ambulance providers, patient transport organisations and other employers.
Category C1 generally covers vehicles over 3,500kg and up to 7,500kg maximum authorised mass, subject to the driver's licence conditions and any trailer entitlement.
Candidates travel to our Richborough centre from across Kent, London, Essex, Surrey and the wider South East for ambulance-specific C1 training.
We regularly support candidates based in:
Speak with the Kent Training team about your current licence, provisional entitlement, theory-test status and the C1 package that best suits your route.
