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Level 3 First Aid at Work Requalification (RQF)

This 2-day First Aid at Work course is designed for those who currently hold a First Aid at Work qualification and are due to expire.


Please consider the following rules for attendance:
• A First Aider can renew their FAW qualification by attending a 2-day requalification course without question, if it’s within1month past the expiry date.
• If the First Aider has lapsed by more than 1 month, but no longer than 3 months, then the First Aider can requalify by attending a 2-day course providing ‘Special considerations’ have been applied.


Special considerations are:
• A signed letter from the employer to the provider of the training stating the reasons why in their opinion, the First Aider is suitably experienced to attend a 2-day course and does not require a full 3-day FAW course. or
• A decision is made by the provider of the training after discussions with the employer, or the First Aider, and deciding that their previous experience is sufficient to attend a 2-day course.
• If the First Aider has lapsed beyond 3 months then they must attend a full 3-day FAW course.


The important thing to remember is that as soon as the certificate expires, the First Aider is no longer considered competent to act as a First Aider in the workplace which may well leave the employer with a shortfall of First Aiders. Therefore, it would be prudent to arrange their requalification before they expire.

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COURSE CONTENT

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Legalities, responsibilities and reporting

  • Resuscitation and AED awareness

  • Assessment of the situation

  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

  • Bandaging

  • Shock (including Anaphylaxis)

  • Fractures and spinal injuries

  • Heart attacks

  • Choking

  • Control of bleeding

  • Head injuries

  • Eye injuries

  • Poisoning

  • Chest injuries

  • Sprains and strains

  • Burns

  • Asthma

  • Diabetes

  • Epilepsy

  • Stroke

COURSE DURATION

This course runs over a minimum of twelve contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The qualification is available to learners aged 14 or over but a learner is unable to act as an Emergency First Aider in the workplace until they reach the age of 16.


Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands and you must be able to demonstrate your skills as in a real-life situation. An example of this would be to demonstrate CPR on a manikin at floor level.


It is recommended that you hold a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification.

CERTIFICATION

Successful qualification on this course is based on practical assessments conducted throughout the course and written test papers for unit 2.


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.

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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.

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COST

£ 135.00 per learner.

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We are also able to deliver this course at your premises for a minimum of 6 learners, please contact us for a price.

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