Booking options
£225
£225
Delivered In-Person
Full day
Duration
3 Days
Validity
3 years
Course Overview
The Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work is a nationally recognized qualification designed for individuals who need to gain the skills and knowledge to respond effectively in a workplace first aid emergency. This course is suitable for those working in environments with a high risk of accidents or injuries, including industries such as construction, manufacturing, and hospitality.
The qualification meets the standards set by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and ensures participants can competently manage emergency situations, from assessing casualties to providing essential life-saving interventions. Upon successful completion, learners will have the confidence and practical skills necessary to handle a range of injuries and illnesses in the workplace, making them a valuable asset to their employers.
What’s Covered
Understanding the roles and responsibilities of a First Aider
Conducting initial assessments of incidents
Performing adult, child, and infant CPR & AED usage
Managing unconscious casualties
Providing treatment for wounds and bleeding
Administering first aid for shock
Dealing with injuries to bones, muscles, and joints (including fractures)
Handling burns and scalds
Responding to eye injuries
Managing cases of poisoning
Dealing with anaphylaxis and other severe allergic reactions
Addressing minor injuries (e.g., cuts, bruises, and small burns)
Understanding the legal requirements and importance of accurate incident reporting
Entry Requirements
Participants must be at least 16 years old on the first day of training. There are no formal entry requirements; however, learners are encouraged to have a good level of literacy and numeracy to complete the written assessments.
All our 'Open' courses are delivered from our dedicated training venue:
Pulse South Coast Ltd,
Bentley Wildfowl,
Harveys Lane,
Ringmer,
BN8 5AF
On occasion we may use a separate venue, this will be advised on the course booking.
On your course you will be provided with tea & coffee making facilities and biscuits.
We are in a rural location so we recommend brining lunch with you on the day. There is a microwave & fridge on site for your use.
There is a garage that is approximately a 10 minute drive from our venue.
We have a dedicated car park that is approximately a 300m walk to the training venue.
There is no additional cost to use this parking.
We accept no responsibility for any personal loss or theft while you are on our training courses or premises.
Please ensure to keep your personal belongings safe at all times.
All courses are delivered in English, you must have a basic understanding of the English language to attend.
There is a requirement for you to show that you are capable of performing the skills you are taught on the course, due to this you will need to be physically able to demonstrate all practical elements of the course.
As a company we pride ourselves on running immersive & practical training courses.
You will often be expected to kneel & work outdoors, please dress appropriately.
As we deliver Ofqual accredited courses, there is a requirement for you to show a form of ID on the first day of the course.
This could be; a driving license, passport or something that clearly shows who you are.
All of our courses have a minimum training time of six hours a day, we will often advertise a course as seven hours to include break times.
On occasion it is required to go over the scheduled times, however this will always be discussed with the group on the day.
During your course you will have a designated trainer for the duration.
They are there not only to assess for the qualification, but to offer you guidance and support throughout.
We accept no responsibility for any personal loss or theft while you are on our training courses or premises.
Please ensure to keep your personal belongings safe at all times.
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