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Overview
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
This Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is aimed at learners already working or preparing to work in industry.
The qualification is usually delivered as a three-day programme of training and assessment for learners to allow them to be first aiders in the workplace.
The qualification has recommended course duration of three days. The course duration may be increased to meet additional learning needs if required but not reduced.
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.
If this qualification is being used to meet the requirements of the HSE then it is valid for three years, after which learners will need to repeat the qualification, however it is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.
Course Content
Emergency first aid in the workplace
Recognition and management of illness and injury in the workplace
Delivery Method
Practical demonstration & Assessor Observation Written Questions
Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. The recommended minimum age for this qualification is 14 years.
Progression
Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Award in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation