Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

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

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

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COURSE CONTENT

A range of subjects are covered including:

Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
Assessing an emergency scene safely
Provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
Provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
Administer first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty suffering from shock
Provide first aid for minor injuries

COURSE DURATION

The course is conducted over a minimum of six hours of classroom contact, featuring a combination of practical and theoretical activities. Learners are required to attend all parts of the course to pass.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

We recommend learners are a minimum of 14 years of age. However, it is also recommended that employers undertake an initial assessment to ensure that learners, whatever their age, are physically capable of completing the practical assessment (please see reasonable adjustments and special considerations section for learners if required).

It is also advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in English to enable them to complete the assessment.

ASSESSMENT

1) Practical assessment

The practical assessment is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment requires learners to demonstrate practical first aid skills.

2) Centre-marked multiple-choice theory assessment

Learners are required to pass a 15-question multiple-choice theory paper. completed at the end of the course when all knowledge has been covered.

The multiple-choice assessment is internally assessed by the assessor. In order to pass, learners must achieve at least 70% (11/15). Further oral questioning can be undertaken if learners do not achieve the required pass mark.

NUMBERS

A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 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.

COST (held in Bolton - see our calendar for available dates)

£ 90.00 per learner.

ON-SITE AT YOUR PREMISES

We are also able to deliver this course at your premises for a minimum of 6 learners either by full face-to-face or blended learning, please contact us for a price.

BLENDED LEARNING

This qualification may be delivered by blended learning where the following principles are adhered to:

• Theory completed online prior to the face-to-face element of the training.

• The practical assessments will be delivered face-to-face (a minimum of two-thirds (4 hours) of the training time) this will include the final written theory assessment.