Applicants to the Ambulance Service will need to have categories C1 & D1
on their licence. Any licence awarded after 1st Jan 1997 will not have these categories. Additional training is required. All drivers who passed a car driving test before 1 January 1997 retain their existing entitlement to tow trailers until their licence expires. This means they are generally entitled to drive a vehicle and trailer combination up to 8.25 tonnes total weight. They also have entitlement to drive a minibus with a trailer over 750kgs total weight. Companies listed below offer additional training.
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Truck Training UK Ltd | Bolton/Manchester | | Truck Training UK are the UK's Leading Training Provider for Paramedic / Ambulance Drivers Cat C1 / D1. Residential Courses Available. Guaranteed Pass Scheme. | Duration: 1/2 wks |
Tel: 0800 6785 485 |
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Network HGV C1 Training | Hemel Hempstead | | We have a long history of success in C1 Ambulance driver training and have trained a multitude of people from universities, large companies and ambulance services alike. | Duration: 1/2 wks |
Tel: 08444 105 878 |
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Trailer Training UK - C1 & D1 | Hampshire | | Trailer Training UK offer the very best value LGV C1 and PCV D1 ambulance driver training courses. Training courses are between 3 and 5 days duration depending on experience. | Duration: 1/2 wks |
Tel: 0845 260 2508 |
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Wallace School of Transport - Wembley & Greenwich | London | | C1 & D1 Courses & Lessons (inc. weekends). No waiting for tests. DSA Accredited School established 1963. Our own Easy Training Vehicles, Qualified Instructors, High Pass Rate, Competitive Fees. | Duration: 1/2 wks |
Tel: 020 8453 3440 |
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