First Aid at Work  

Who is this course aimed at:

A First Aid at Work course is aimed predominantly at business's. It focus' mainly on adult first aid but may be suitable for those places working with both adults and child. Whilst the HSE sets out the guidance for minimum first aid requirements, we strongly believe these are life skills everyone should have.

It is a requirement of the Health & Safety law that employers provide a safe and healthy environment to work in. If your assessment of your  first aid highlights the need for qualified first aiders, then this level 3 qualification (level 6 in Scotland) will provide you with suitable, highly trained personnel.

This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. The course's awarding body is First Aid Awards (FAA). It is regulated by Ofqual and is SQA accredited. The qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

What this course will cover:

• Legalities, responsibilities and reporting

• Heart attacks

• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

• Eye injuries

• Fractures and spinal injuries

• Choking

• Control of bleeding

• Chest injuries

• Assessment of the situation

• Diabetes

• Shock (including Anaphylaxis)

• Asthma

• Head injuries

• Poisoning

• Sprains and strains

• Stroke

• Burns

• Epilepsy

• Resuscitation

• Bandaging

Course length:

3 days or 18 hours of learning. Candidates must be present for all the training hours without exception. 

We can arrange to adapt the course around your business providing it meets the minimum requirements,  Blocks of no less the 2hours and must be fully completed within 20 weeks of the initial start date. Contact us to discuss your business' needs.

Certification:

This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew the qualification, learners will need to sit the 2 day First Aid at Work re-qualification course prior to the expiry date on their qualification. However, it is recommended that during the 3-year period, the learners attend annual refresher courses.

Assessment:

Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with a written assessment on each day. A three year Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Level 6 in Scotland) will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.

Course size:

A maximum of 12 candidates are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment. A Candidate 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.

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Please note we prefer to deliver these courses at the candidates place of work as it enables us to mould the training around their work environment. Alternative venues local to you can be arranged if required.