Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) | Classroom

Who is it for?

Anyone can attend this course but it is predominantly for those employees given the role of the Emergency First Aider.

This course is also ideal for individuals, lone workers and employees of smaller organisations that are low risk. 

Those attending our First Aid at Work Course need to be suitable and fit to attend as there are practical elements to the course.

Learners need to be over the age of 14.

What will delegates get from the Emergency First Aid at work Course?

Upon successful completion the delegates will be able to add the following to the business:

• Have an understanding of your role and responsibilities as a emergency first aider
• Be able to assess an incident
• Be able to conduct CPR
• Be able to provide aid to a bleeding casualty
• Be able to administer first aid to a choking casualty

Benefits of holding the NEBOSH General Certificate course include:

• Enhance your career progression
• It’s a great team-building exercise.
• You will gain confidence
• You will be able to save a life with the skills gained

Why choose Southwest Health and Safety?

• High quality training
• We have above national average pass rates on all our courses including NEBOSH and IOSH.
• We are competitively priced.
• We offer interest free payment plans of 3, 6 and 9 months on all courses. Call us to enquire on +44 (0)1264 874 466.
• Members of the Armed Forces are eligible to use their Standard Learning Credits (SLC) on our First Aid courses.

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What is covered on the Emergency First Aid course syllabus?

• First Aid Priorities
• Managing Incidents
• Basic Life Support
• Examination of a Casualty
• Unconsciousness
• Control of Bleeding
• Burns and Scalds
• First Aid Kits
• Recording and Reporting
• Regulations

How is the EFAW course assessed?

Practical assessments are carried out during the day. Candidates must demonstrate competence in the following:

• Recovery position
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation with external bleeding and shock
• Choking

Candidates must also complete a 15 question multi-choice test paper.

How long is the course?

1 day in the classroom.

How much does the course cost?

£84 for the classroom course.

• This cost includes the tuition, examination and certification of the course.

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Certification

On passing the assessments and the multiple-choice paper each candidate will be issued a Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Accredited Certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years. Under the current guidelines, it is strongly recommended that first aid trained staff attend a half-day update every twelve months.

What funding is available for the Emergency First Aid at Work course?

SLC Funding

Members of the Armed Forces are able to use their Standard Learning Credits (SLC) to fund up to 80% of the course cost up to £175.

To find out more about funded courses, go to our Armed Forces Section of the website.

How do I book the Emergency First Aid at Work course?

Please click on the button below to book and enroll on the course, or, contact the office either by calling 01264 874466 or emailing info@southwesthealthandsafety.com.

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First Aid at Work | Classroom

The objective of this qualification is to support learners in becoming first aiders in the workplace. The content of the qualification meets the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements for training first aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first-aid needs assessment.

The qualification covers knowledge such as the roles and responsibilities of the first aider, how to assess an incident and recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness. The qualification also covers first aid skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness such as chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis.

In line with guidance provided by the HSE, the qualification supports/approves workplace first aiders for a period of 3 years, after which point learners will need to retake the course. Therefore, the qualification is valid for three years from the date of award. In addition to this, it is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.

We make sure that our courses are both informative and fun, and delegates are actively encouraged to contribute (we don’t like death by PowerPoint any more than the next), and our student feedback indicates we’re doing it right.

The qualification is divided into two units:

Who is this First Aid at Work Training course for? 

If you have identified that first-aiders are needed in your workplace, you must ensure that those identified to be first aiders undertake training appropriate to the need – typically this may be the first aid at work (FAW) course.

Those attending our First Aid at Work Course need to be suitable and fit to attend as there are practical elements to the course.

Learners need to be over the age of 14.

What will delegates get from the first aid course?

Upon successful completion the delegates will be able to add the following to the business:

• Have an understanding of your role and responsibilities as a first-aider
• Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
• Be able to conduct CPR
• Be able to use an AED
• Be able to administer first aid to a choking casualty