Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

The objective of this qualification is to support learners in becoming emergency first aiders in the workplace. The content of the qualification meets the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements for training emergency first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first-aid needs assessment.
The qualification covers knowledge such as the roles and responsibilities of the first aider and how to assess an incident. The qualification also covers first aid skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), providing first aid to a casualty who is choking and dealing with external bleeding and hypovolaemic shock.

Course Designed For

This qualification is specifically for those individuals who are to become an emergency first-aider in the workplace.

Course Pre-requisites

No pre-requisites are required but it is recommend learners are a minimum of 14 years of age and physically capable of completing the practical
assessment.

It is also advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in English.

Course Content

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
  • Be able to assess an incident
  • Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries

Course Qualification

Qualification Certification (issued by Highfield Qualifications)

Refresher Training

In line with guidance provided by the HSE, the qualification supports/approves work place emergency first aiders for a period of 3 years, after which point learners will need to retake the course. In addition to this, it is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.

Course Venue

HSCT Facilities – 50 Nuttscorner Road, Crumlin, BT29 4SQ

Other approved venues

Course Duration

This one-day qualification meets the requirements of both the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

Course Size

Maximum of 12 candidates per Instructor/Assessor

Course Assessment

Practical observation
The practical assessment is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment requires learners to demonstrate practical first aid skills. The practical assessment will be recorded using the practical matrix within the Assessment Pack.

Centre-marked multiple-choice theory assessment
Learners are required to answer a series of questions contained within theory question papers.