Emergency First Aid at Work – FAA Level 3 Award

Who are these courses for?

The Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, to provide first aid in a range of emergency first aid situations. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide basic first aid in voluntary and community activities.

If a more comprehensive qualification is required, please refer to our First Aid at Work qualification.

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Key Skills Covered

What is First Aid
Primary Survey (Responsiveness and breathing assessment
Secondary assessment
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Seizures
Choking
Disorders of the circulatory system
Wounds & Bleeding
Bites and stings
Minor burns and scalds
Foreign objects

Course delivery & Certification

  • Formats: in person – 1 day (6 hrs)
  • Target audience: those who have a specific responsibility at work, to provide first aid in a range of emergency first aid situations. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide basic first aid in voluntary and community activities.
  • Certification: 3 year certificate in Emergency First Aid.
  • Maximum number of students: 12 per instructor.

For those wishing to complete the full Level 3 qualification, this course must be completed within 6 weeks.

Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment. A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role. The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.