First Aid at Work
Duration
3-day course
Qualification
Regulated
Certificate
Valid 3 years
COURSE OVERVIEW
The First Aid at Work course is a comprehensive qualification designed for higher-risk workplaces and environments where a full first aid provision is required.
Where a first aid needs assessment identifies the requirement for qualified First Aiders, this Level 3 qualification (Level 6 in Scotland) provides learners with the knowledge and practical competence required to respond to a wide range of workplace first aid situations.
Training is delivered on-site at your workplace across Edinburgh, The Lothians and Fife to minimise disruption.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
During the First Aid at Work course, learners will cover a broad range of first aid skills, including:
Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
Assessment of the situation
Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
Resuscitation and AED awareness
Choking
Bleeding control
Shock
Burns
Fractures and spinal injuries
Head, neck and back injuries
Heart attacks and stroke
Asthma
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Minor injuries
Training focuses on practical competence, clear decision-making and confident responses in workplace emergencies.
COURSE DETAILS
Duration: 3 days
Delivery: On-site at your workplace or chosen venue
Minimum age: 14(
(Learners cannot assume responsibility as a workplace first aider until age 16)
Who it’s suitable for:
Higher-risk workplaces
Employers with identified first aid needs
Voluntary and community groups with first aid responsibilities
Certification: FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
Framework: RQF Level 3 / SCQF Level 6
Validity: 3 years
Compliance: Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
This regulated qualification is awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA) and is recognised by Ofqual and SQA. Where a first aid needs assessment identifies the requirement for an Emergency First Aider, this course meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
The course equips learners with the skills and knowledge required to provide prompt, safe and effective first aid treatment in emergency situations.