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Regulated qualifications are nationally recognised and provide a guarantee of quality, validity and consistency in content, delivery, assessment and quality assurance. To maintain these standards, qualifications are delivered and assessed adhering to all FAA (First Aid Awards) requirements and guidance.
The qualifications are regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards. FAA are an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation. The qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). The qualification is delivered, assessed and quality assured in accordance with the Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications. The qualification is delivered in accordance with the protocols set by the latest Resuscitation Council Guidelines.
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The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended by the Health and Safety Executive that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years. On expiry of the qualification the HSE guidance states that the First Aider is no longer considered competent to act as a First Aider in the workplace. It is prudent to arrange requalification before expiry to ensure that a workplace is not left with a shortfall of qualified First Aiders.
First Aid Awards (FAA), as an awarding organisation, is regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation and must demonstrate ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements through audits and monitoring.
An FAA centre as a training provider, delivers Ofqual and SQA Accreditation regulated/accredited qualifications. FAA are responsible for centre compliance which is monitored by FAA external quality assurance procedures.
An FAA centre is responsible for the compliance and competence of their registered trainer/assessors which is checked through internal quality assurance.
FAA qualifications must be delivered and assessed by a registered trainer/assessor who is aware of the qualification specification and all FAA requirements, guidance and relevant policies.
FAA qualifications have set learning outcomes and assessment criteria. The learning outcomes describe the skills and knowledge a learner will gain by successfully completing the qualification. The assessment criteria state the skills, knowledge, and competence a learner will be required to demonstrate during assessment.
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.
Under Scottish Government legislation, SQA Accreditation quality assures qualifications offered in Scotland by approving awarding bodies and accrediting their qualifications. This is done by regulating awarding bodies and their qualifications against published regulatory requirements.
All of these qualifications are recognised on: Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) – Scotland. Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) – rest of the United Kingdom. European Qualifications Framework (EQF) – Europe.
Employers are legally accountable for the quality and type of training chosen. Ofqual accredited courses automatically meet these requirements.
What are the benefits of Ofqual/SQA?
- Quality Assurance: Maintains qualification and assessment standards.
- Credibility: Qualifications are recognised and respected.
- Consistency: Provides consistent grading.
- Transparency: The criteria set for achieving qualifications is clear and accessible.
- Public Confidence: Regulating qualifications enhances trust.
Ofqual, (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England.
The First Aid courses available here are regulated by OFQUAL in England and SQA in Scotland (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) – Scotland)
THESE COURSES ARE SUPPORTED BY FIRST AID AWARDS (FAA), A REGULATED OFQUAL AND SQA ACCREDITATION AWARDING ORGANISATION
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 workplace first aid risk assessment identifies a need for a First Aider in the Workplace, these qualifications meet the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
It is a requirement of the Health & Safety law that employers provide a safe and healthy environment to work in. If your assessment of first aid needs highlights the need for qualified first aiders, then please check out all the courses offered by Pulse First Aid Training as these will provide you with suitable, highly trained personnel.
- The learner will attain knowledge and the practical competence required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations.
- Meets employer’s legal obligations
- Compliant with Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines
- 3 year qualification
General Policy Statement
Nuco Training recognises the legal requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and is committed to safeguarding personal data.
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) both Nuco Training Ltd and their registered Trainer/Assessors have a responsibility to ensure compliancy in respect of the learner data that is collected and processed during the administration, delivery and award of training. These guidelines states how Nuco Training requires their approved Trainer/Assessors to collect, store and process learner data.
What data is covered under this contract?
All learner data collected through the completion of official course paperwork/documentation is included within these guidelines and includes the following processes:
- The collection of learner’s personal data through any official documentation such as the Learner Workbook or Learner Registration Form. This includes name, email address and date of birth. Gender and a postcode is only collected if a learner requests entry of their achievement onto their Personal Learning Record
- The collection of learner’s special category data when a reasonable adjustment is granted. This is only collected and stored when a reasonable adjustment is granted and only includes any disability, medical condition or learning need
- The storage of course paperwork/documentation
- Upload and maintenance of electronic records of a learner’s achievement on NucoPlus
- The transfer of course paperwork/documentation.
Learner Privacy Policy
Nuco Training Ltd will process your personal data, and special category data (for the purpose of reasonable adjustments), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and any regulatory requirements as specified by Nuco’s Regulatory Bodies.
