Level 3 First Aid at Work
The Level 3 First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is an in-depth course that equips you with the skills to respond effectively to workplace medical emergencies, keeping you and your team safe.
Description
Level 3 First Aid at Work
Course Overview
The Level 3 First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is an in-depth training course designed to equip you with the skills to respond effectively to medical emergencies in the workplace, ensuring the safety of yourself and your team. We look in detail at a variety of real-life first aid situations and combine theoretical knowledge with practical activities to ensure you leave the course feeling confident and skilled to administer first aid. The course is regulated with HSE-approved course content to ensure you’re meeting your legal requirements for first aid in the workplace.
Course Duration
The Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification is offered as a blended learning option, combining independent online learning with 2 days of in-person practical training, leading to a fully accredited certification. The training and assessment are completed over 18 hours, and the online component (6 hours) is assessed by completion of a workbook, which must be completed before attending the in-person (12-hour) sessions. The booklet will be sent to you to complete upon booking the course.
Who is the course suitable for?
The course is designed for those working in larger or higher-risk workplaces, such as those working in the following sectors:
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Schools, Colleges, and Universities
- Agriculture and Farming
Please note: delegates must be aged 16 or older to attend this course.
Course Description
The Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification covers the following content:
- Roles and responsibilities of the first aider
- Minimising risk in an emergency
- Safe accident procedures, including primary survey
- Conducting a secondary survey
- Safe airway positions
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and use of AEDs
- Dealing with choking
- Managing a casualty in seizure
- Treatment for bleeding and shock
- Dealing with catastrophic bleeds and use of tourniquets, military dressings and haemostatic dressings
- First aid for burns and scalds, including electrical and chemical burns
- Common minor injuries in the workplace
- Appropriate first aid kits and equipment
- Managing fractures and dislocations
- Managing pelvic injuries
- First aid for sprains, strains and soft tissue injuries
- Serious head injuries, including concussion, compression and a fractured skull
- Managing a casualty with a suspected spinal injury
- First aid for chest injuries, including broken ribs and open chest wounds
- First aid for eye injuries
- First aid for poisoning
- Dealing with a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- Dealing with major illnesses, such as heart attack and stroke
- Dealing with a diabetic emergency
- Managing a casualty during an asthma attack
- Reportable injuries under RIDDOR
The course is fully flexible and can be tailored to your workplace’s needs. Led by expert instructors who bring both knowledge and enthusiasm to the training, you can expect a supportive and engaging learning experience.
Assessment
Students are assessed continuously through tutor observation of practical first aid skills in real-life scenarios, ensuring a supportive and friendly learning environment. There are no written exams; assessment is based on your ability to demonstrate first aid techniques through interactive, scenario-based activities throughout the day.
Certificates
Upon completing the course, you will receive a digital certificate no later than two weeks after the course end date. The certificate is valid for three years, and the qualification is renewed by completing another Level 3 First Aid at Work training course.