3 day First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work

The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain knowledge and practical competences required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations.

The qualification is delivered as a three-day programme of training and

assessment for learners to allow them to be first aiders in the workplace.

The qualification develops learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: roles and responsibilities of the First Aider; assessing an incident, recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness, assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness, chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis. The objectives of the qualification include supporting a role in the workplace and giving learners personal growth and engagement in learning.

Key facts

The TQUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual.

The units have been developed and are supported by the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum to meet the requirements of the: First Aid at Work Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Guidance on Regulations (L74) Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines First Aid at Work Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1982 (Northern Ireland).

Course duration
3 days (18 hours)

Maximum number of learners
12

Certificate validity
3 Years

Link to Qualification Specification: First Aid At Work