Description

Level 3 First Aid at Work 3-day course

The Level 3 First Aid at Work (FAW) course is a comprehensive and in-depth qualification designed for workplaces with higher health and safety risks. This course fully meets the requirements set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

Delivered over three days, the course equips learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to deal with a wide range of workplace injuries and medical emergencies. It is ideal for organisations that require fully trained first aiders capable of managing both emergency and non-emergency situations until professional medical help arrives.

What Is the First Aid at Work Course?

The First Aid at Work course is the highest standard workplace first aid qualification in the UK. It is suitable for environments where there are increased risks, larger workforces, or specific hazards.

The course focuses on practical, scenario-based training, ensuring learners can assess incidents, provide immediate care, and manage casualties effectively. No prior first aid experience is required.

Who Should Attend This Course?

This course is suitable for:
• Designated workplace first aiders
• Employees working in high-risk environments (construction, manufacturing, engineering, warehousing)
• Employers fulfilling their legal first aid obligations
• Individuals responsible for health and safety in the workplace
• Organisations requiring full HSE-compliant first aid provision

What You Will Learn (Key Topics Covered)

The Level 3 First Aid at Work course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:

• Roles and responsibilities of a workplace first aider
• Assessing incidents and prioritising casualties
• Managing unresponsive casualties (breathing and non-breathing)
• CPR and safe use of an AED (Defibrillator)
• Choking in adults
• Severe bleeding and shock
• Major injuries (fractures, head injuries, spinal injuries)
• Burns and scalds
• Medical emergencies (heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes)
• Eye injuries and minor wounds
• Infection prevention and control
• Accident recording and workplace procedures

Course Duration & Delivery

• Duration: 3 Days (Full attendance required)
• Delivery Method: Classroom-based practical training
• Learning Style: Interactive theory, hands-on practice, group discussions, and real-life scenarios
The course is designed to ensure learners gain practical confidence, not just theoretical knowledge.

 

Certification & Validity

• Qualification: Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
• Certificate Validity: 3 Years
• Renewal: A First Aid at Work Requalification course must be completed before expiry

 

Benefits of the Course

By completing the Level 3 First Aid at Work course, learners will:
• Gain life-saving skills applicable in the workplace and everyday life
• Improve confidence in handling emergencies
• Help reduce the severity of workplace injuries
• Support legal compliance and reduce organisational risk
• Promote a positive safety culture within the workplace

Entry Requirements

• Minimum age: 16 years
• Basic understanding of spoken and written English
• No previous first aid qualification required

Why Choose Us?

• Fully HSE-compliant training
• Experienced and qualified first aid instructors
• Practical, scenario-based learning
• Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
• Excellent learner support and high success rates

 

For group booking or group discounts, please email us at [email protected].
If you have any other questions, please call our office on 020 3488 2333 or 07378 352 465.
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To renew this qualification, you will need to book First Aid At Work Re-Qualification course

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