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info@qualsafeawards.orgAssociate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) – Apprenticeship Standard
Who is this apprenticeship standard for?
Ideal for those who want to work in an emergency and urgent care setting – providing high quality and compassionate care while working as part of an ambulance crew responding to 999 calls. Working at a level above that of Healthcare Support Workers, the AAP will assess, treat, and manage service users at the scene and either refer them to alternative care provisions, where treatment lies outside of their scope, or safely discharge them on scene.
Programme Structure
The apprenticeship lasts between 12 to 18 months, with candidates expected to be ready for Gateway at 13 months and offers the potential for further progression to become an HCPC registered paramedic. During this period, candidates will gain a variety of skills, including airway, respiratory and circulatory management, use of medical gases, promoting mental health and wellbeing, and much more. In addition, they will gain soft skills such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and working closely and collaboratively with others.
This structure and the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) apprentices will gain during this time meet the full apprenticeship standard set out by NENAS, which is widely accepted within ambulance services for the role of Associate Ambulance Practitioner.
End Point Assessment Methods
The End Point Assessment consists of:
| Area Assessed | Assessment Method |
|---|---|
| Core Skills, Knowledge, Values & Behaviours | Interview (Professional Discussion) using Portfolio Submission |
| Patient Assessment & Measurements | Objective Structured Clinical Examination |
| Intermediate Life Support & Assisting the Practitioner | Objective Structured Clinical Examination |
| Safeguarding & Capacity (Behaviours) | Situational Judgement Assessment |
| Driving | Pictorial Examination |
Qualifications
Apprentices must have achieved the following mandatory qualifications:
- Level 2 functional skills in English & Maths (if not already achieved)
- Level 2 Award in Ambulance Driving (QCF)
- Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (RQF)
- Qualsafe Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
If you’d like to speak to someone about End-Point Assessment, please complete the form and someone will be in touch.