First Aid at Work Training Course | 3 Days • Classroom Training in York

The learner will gain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a wide range of workplace first aid situations. The qualification is also suitable for people with responsibility for the provision of first aid in other settings such as voluntary and community groups.

The qualifications is delivered, assessed, and quality assured adhering to the Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications.

Where a first aid needs assessment identifies the necessity for a first aider in the workplace, this three-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.

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider

• Assess an emergency situation safely

• Provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is choking

• Provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

• Provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries

• Conduct a secondary survey

• Provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries

• Provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries

• Provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury

• Provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds

• Provide first aid to a casualty with suspected poisoning

• Provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis

• Provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness

On successful completion, all learners will receive an accredited Ofqual qualification in FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) / Level 6 Award in First Aid at Work (SCQF).

*FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation, and the qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

Where a first aid needs assessment identifies the necessity for a first aider in the workplace, this three-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.

Learners must be aged 14 years or over, but please note that a learner cannot assume responsibility of being a first aider in the workplace until they reach 16 years of age.

It is recommended that learners hold a minimum of level 1 in literacy (or equivalent) to undertake this qualification.

Where possible we aim to grant reasonable adjustments. For further assistance please ensure you add additional information at booking.

Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands. Learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment on their own, with the casualty on the floor, as in a real-life situation. For example, a learner will need to get to the floor unassisted and demonstrate effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin at floor level. If a learner has any co

This course is delivered over a period of 3 days.

Training will be delivered via a variety of resources including face-to-face (in person) training, group activities and practical exercises. Some aspects will be delivered via video conferencing on the first day of training.

The qualification is assessed through practical demonstration and a written assessment.

There is no grading of the assessment, learners pass or are referred. A learner must satisfactorily complete each scenario to pass the practical assessment.

Scenarios are set recreating a real-life situation as far as possible to enable a learner to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills. During the practical assessment the learner will be asked set related oral questions by the trainer/assessor. The practical assessment is ongoing throughout the course with the trainer/assessor making learners aware of when they are being assessed and what they are required to demonstrate. A learner must satisfactorily complete each scenario to pass the practical assessment.

Your qualification will be valid for up to 3 years from the date of achievement.

Annual refreshers are strongly recommended by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Following the 3 years. The HSE guidance states that on expiry of the qualification a first aider is no longer considered competent to act as a first aider in the workplace. It is advisable to arrange requalification before expiry to ensure that a workplace is not left with a shortfall of qualified first aiders.

• Course materials and resources will be provided by your trainer.

• Face to face training via our trainer.

• Certificates will be provided on successful completion of the assessment.

For more flexible learning options, we offer evening and weekend training courses.  Please contact us for further details

Group booking discounts are available for onsite course delivery to multiple candidates. Contact us for details.