First Aid at Work – FAA Level 3 Award

Who are these courses for?

The Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, specifically designed for those who are appointed to act as a first aider in their workplace. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide first aid in voluntary and community activities.

Over a 2 (Blended) or 3 day period, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of first aid situations.

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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)

Choking

Disorders of the circulatory system

Wounds & Bleeding

Bites and stings

Minor burns and scalds

Foreign objects

Bones, joints and muscle injuries

Head and spinal injuries

Chest and abdominal injuries

Specialist burns

Eye injuries

Poisoning

Anaphylaxis

Major Illnesses

Course delivery & Certification

Formats: In person – 3 days) (18 hrs) or Blended learning – 2 days in person (13 hrs) + 1 day online course (5 hrs). There is a final written exam at the end of day 3.
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.