LEVEL 3/6 : 1-DAY TRAINING COURSE

Emergency First Aid at Work
Where a workplace first aid risk assessment identifies a need for an Emergency First Aider in the Workplace, this one-day qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
Emergency first aid at work

RQF Level 3 Award

Qualification title:

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

Code:

603/2080/1

Unit 1 title:

Emergency First Aid in the Workplace

Unit code:

Y/615/8504

SCQF Level 6 Award

Qualification title:

Award in Emergency First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6

Code:

R529 04

Unit 1 title:

Emergency First Aid in the Workplace

Unit code:

Ul20 04

All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their
casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

Duration

A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus some pre-course activity could
be required. Ideally, the course should be run over one day, but can be spread over a longer time period if you so desire, providing it is
completed within 4 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours.

Syllabus

A range of subjects is covered including:

  • Responsibilities and reporting
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • Basic hygiene in First Aid
  • Resuscitation and AED awareness
  • Anatomy
  • Minor injuries
  • Bleeding control
  • Burns
  • Choking
  • Epilepsy
  • Shock

Certification

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria. In addition, the
HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours

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.

Price

£80.00pp

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