How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You could take a college course to learn some of the knowledge and skills required to be an ambulance care assistant.
Courses include:
- health and social care
- T Level in Health
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Apprenticeship
You could apply to do an Ambulance Support Worker Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, with an ambulance service.
This can take between 12 and 18 months to complete and combines on-the-job training and study with a learning provider.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Volunteering
You might find it useful to get some health or social care experience before applying for a job.
For example, you could volunteer with:
- the NHS
- the British Red Cross
- St John Ambulance
Direct Application
You can apply directly for jobs.
You'll need:
- driving experience
- knowledge of the local area and ability to use a vehicle navigation system
- experience of working with elderly, sick or vulnerable people
Some ambulance services may ask for 3 or 4 GCSEs, including English and maths at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent qualifications.
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Career tips
You can search for vacancies on NHS Jobs, or contact your nearest ambulance service trust.
Further information
You can learn more about becoming an ambulance care assistant from Health Careers.