Course Introduction
If a workplace first aid risk assessment determines the need for a First Aider, this three-day course provides participants with a top-level qualification in First Aid, compliant with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
When your first aid needs assessment indicates the necessity for qualified first aiders, this Level 3 qualification (or Level 6 in Scotland) ensures your personnel receive the appropriate training.
This thorough three-day course equips participants to handle a wide range of first aid emergencies confidently, promptly, safely, and effectively. Additionally, the course includes updates on any protocol changes since their previous training.
Attendance
This course runs over 18 hours spread over at least 3 days. Ideally, the course should be run over three consecutive days, but we have the flexibility to accommodate any specific needs providing completion is within 10 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours.
The course allows a maximum of 12 students, who must be at least 14 years old. Certificates
can be issued to all students upon successful assessment. However, students cannot take on workplace responsibilities until they are 16 years old, at which point the employer must ensure their suitability for the role. The certificate will expire on the date indicated, regardless of the student’s age.
Certification
This course provides participants with a qualification that fulfills the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982. The instructor will conduct ongoing summative practical assessments each day, accompanied by a written assessment. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a three-year Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Level 6 in Scotland). No external assessors are needed
This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew the qualification, learners will need to sit the first aid at work requalification course. However, it is recommended that during the 3-year period, the learners attend annual refresher courses.
The course includes a fully illustrated, comprehensive training book with the first aid at work course.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:
- Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
- Control of bleeding
- Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
- Heart attacks
- Head injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Bandaging
- Eye injuries
- Chest injuries
- Choking
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- Fractures and spinal injuries
- Resuscitation and AED awareness
- Assessment of the situation
- Poisoning
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Burns
- Epilepsy
