Level 3: First aid at Work (FAW) – 3 Days

Keep your staff, clients, and company safe by making sure you have first aid trained people in your work force.

SPR can provide training in our training facilities in AIRDRIE, Lanarkshire, Scotland or in your premises.

SPR has been in business for over 30 years understands the needs of other businesses. We are flexible and work out the most cost-effective way to provide the training you need, at a time that suits you.

Who is this for?

This qualification is for those undertaking the role of a first aider in the workplace. The QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) has been developed in conjunction with other AOs and supports employers to meet their requirements under the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981. (NI 1982)

This. qualification is typically delivered over 3 days. It is for those working in higher risk  workplaces, or lower risk workplaces with larger numbers of staff and visitors.

The qualification is open to those over 14 years of age, however only those over 16 can act.as a sole first aider within a workplace.

Pre-Requisites:

This qualification is aimed at those over 16 who are able to undertake the responsibilities associated with being an emergency first aider. Those under 16 may undertake the qualification, however they should not be relied upon by employers to be a responsible first aider.

Due to the language of the assessment, it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to understand the assessment and to undertake the recommended assessment methods.

Students will be required to demonstrate First Aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusivity

Our staff at SPR have undergone training in safeguarding, diversity, equality, and inclusivity, including mental health, disability awareness and LGBTQ+ training.

We are committed to welcoming individuals of all races, colours, ancestries, religions, origins, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, and gender identities.

Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

Course content

This qualification has been developed to meet the first aid training requirements outlined by the Health and Safety (H.S.E.)

The course includes: 

• First aid in the workplace,
• Responsibilities of he first aider
• Primary survey
• Unconscious casualty management
• Resuscitation
• Choking
• Shock
• Wounds and Bleeding
• Heart Attack
• Anaphylactic shock
• Head injuries
•  Stroke
• Seizures
•  Diabetes
•  Fractures
•  Poisons

Additional topics can be delivered on request although delivery time may need to be extended.

First Aid at Work – Key points

• Regulated qualification
• Meets HSE requirements
• 18 Guided learning  hours over minimum of 3 days 
• Valid for 3 years
• Certificate & Book included
• Assessed by MCQs and practical observation

DOWNLOAD – QUALIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS

Other Related Training Courses:

RYA First Aid  |  Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) |