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Award in First Aid at Work level 3

Our Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is made up of a two module accredited qualification on which you will learn first aid at work skills through a three day face-to face training course. 

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare the Learner to develop the skills and knowledge needed to take on the role of first aider in the workplace.

The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of: Resuscitation Council (UK) Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications.

This qualification is: For people who deal with first aid at work enabling them to be workplace first aiders under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Based on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) training standard for delivery of First Aid at Work (FAW) courses for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Aims and objectives:

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. This qualification should enable Learners to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of first aid situations.

Learners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of first aider 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) and 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. Current guidelines require that first aid qualifications are renewed every three years.

Course Details

Qualification Name: Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
Accreditation: iCQ OfQual recognised qualification
OfQual Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 603/5826/9
Average time to completion: 3 days

Course Content

Module 1 (Mandatory)

Emergency First Aid in the Workplace

Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider Assessment

  1. Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
  2. Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
  3. Identify the need for establishing consent to provide first aid
  4. Complete an accident report form
  5. Identify the first aid equipment that should be available in a workplace
  6. Describe the safe use of first aid equipment

Be able to assess an emergency incident

  1. Conduct a scene survey
  2. Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
  3. Know when to call for help

Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally

  1. Assess a casualty’s level of consciousness
  2. Open a casualty’s airway and check breathing
  3. Explain why it is important to place an unconscious casualty into the recovery position
  4. Place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position
  5. Manage a casualty who is in seizure

Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally

  1. Recognise the need to commence Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
  2. Demonstrate Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin

Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock

  1. Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock
  2. Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

Be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking

  1. Describe how to identify a casualty with
    • a) Partially blocked airway
    • b) Completely blocked airway
  2. Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking

Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding

  1. Identify the types of external bleeding
  2. Control external bleeding

Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries

  1. Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with:
    • Small cuts
    • Grazes
    • Bruises
    • Small splinters
  2. Recognise the difference between a burn and a scald
  3. Administer first aid to a casualty with small cuts, grazes and bruises
  4. Administer first aid to a casualty with small splinters
  5. Administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

Module 2 (Mandatory)

Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace

Be able to conduct a secondary survey

  1. Identify the information to be collected when gathering a casualty history
  2. Demonstrate how to conduct a head-to-toe survey

Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints

  1. Recognise suspected
    • a) Fractures and dislocations
    • b) Sprains and strains
  2. Identify how to administer first aid for:
    • a) Fractures and dislocations
    • b) Sprains and strains
  3. Demonstrate how to apply
    • a) a support sling
    • b) an elevated sling

Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries

  1. Recognise a suspected:
    • a) Head injury
    • b) Spinal injury
  2. Identify how to administer first aid for a suspected head injury
  3. Demonstrate how to administer first aid for a suspected spinal injury

Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries

  1. Recognise a suspected
    • a) Flail chest
    • b) Penetrating chest injury
  2. Identify how to administer first aid for a
    • a) Flail chest
    • b) Penetrating chest injury

Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds

  1. Recognise the factors that affect the severity of burns and scalds
  2. Identify how to administer first aid for burns involving
    • a) Dry heat
    • b) Wet heat
    • c) Electricity
    • d) Chemicals

Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury

  1. Identify how to administer first aid for eye injuries involving:
    • a) Dust
    • b) Chemicals
    • c) Embedded objects

Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning

  1. Identify the routes that poisons can take to enter the body
  2. Administer immediate first aid to a casualty affected by sudden poisoning
  3. Identify sources of information for treating those affected by sudden poisoning

Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis

  1. Identify common triggers for anaphylaxis
  2. Recognise suspected anaphylaxis
  3. Administer immediate first aid for a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis

Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness

  1. Recognise suspected:
    • a) Heart Attack
    • b) Stroke
    • c) Epileptic seizure
    • d) Asthma attack
    • e) Diabetic emergency
  2. Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty suffering from:
    • a) Heart Attack
    • b) Stroke
    • c) Epileptic seizure
    • d) Asthma attack
    • e) Diabetic emergency

Our Facilities

Our Facilities:

  • Disability access building
  • Ground flood training facilities (at request)
  • Comfortable classroom lecture/study environment
  • Toilet & Washrooms inc. disabled access
  • Refreshments provision

Enrolment and Delivery

Please use our enquiry form or contact us by telephone if you have any queries about this qualification or would like to express an interest to enrol onto this course. A member of our team will be happy to answer any questions, help to make sure this course is right for you and/or your staff team, and talk you through what is involved in enrolment and course completion.

On successful completion of your award, your assessor will coordinate with the awarding body for the issuance of your certificate, which will be promptly delivered to you.

Price

Practical and Activities:

The full cost of this qualification is £300 per person or £3,000 per course (maximum of 12 delegates) which is duly invoiced at the point of enrolment.

Quality Assurance

This Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work is accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF), the new framework for creating and accrediting qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OfQual) regulates this qualification, examinations and assessments in England.

Complete Training is an approved registered centre with the OFQUAL regulated awarding organisation ‘I Can Qualify‘ (iCQ). All our qualifications are subject to both internal and external quality assurance processes to ensure we meet all of the awarding body specifications. All course materials are developed to meet the specific outcomes that make up the full qualification.

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