Documents
Course Requirements
Entry Requirements
You do not need previous experience of first aid to take this course. You will need to have basic literacy skills and be able to undertake physical tasks such as Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Students should be 16 years old and above.
Personal Qualities
To under take this course you need to be enthusiastic about learning. The course packs a lot of information into 1 day, so be prepared for a good mix of teaching methods and styles. You get out of the course what you put in so, are you ready to dive into the world of First Aid?
Requalification
This qualification is valid for a period of 3 years. The learner needs to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified. Qualsafe also recommends attending a refresher once per year after completing the full qualification.
What's Covered?
Topics
-
The role and responsibilities of a first aider
-
Assessing an incident
-
Managing an unresponsive casualty
-
CPR and defibrillation
-
Recovery Position
-
Stroke
-
Choking
-
Wounds and bleeding
-
Minor injuries
-
Catastrophic Bleeding
-
Shock
Is Your Workplace Prepared?
Did you know that an estimated 441,000 workers in Britain sustained an injury at work in 2021/22? The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (1981) require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training. However, having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff!
The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace. Successful candidates will learn how to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that could occur at work and will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give emergency first aid.
As a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and be reassured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks.
Learning Environment
As we all learn in different ways, your tutor will use a variety of teaching methods throughout the course. These will include:
-
Explanations,
-
Discussions,
-
PowerPoint presentations,
-
Demonstrations,
-
Practical participation,
-
Question and answer sessions.
To make learning easier, the course is broken down into sections that follow a logical sequence throughout.
Assessments
Your trainer will assess you throughout the course, to ensure that you understand the topics covered. At the end of the course, there will be a multiple choice assessment.
Do not worry about this, we are not assessing your spelling or writing skills, but checking that you have gained sufficient knowledge.
This is followed by a practical assessment, you must demonstrate that you can undertake the practical first aid tasks taught over the 3 days.