Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work

First aiders are an integral part of workplace safety. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training.

 

Intended Audience

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, specifically designed for those who are appointed to act as a first aider in their workplace. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide first aid in voluntary and community activities.

Overview

Over a 3 day period, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of first aid situations, including: assessing an incident, managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, heart attacks, choking, head and spinal injuries, fractures, anaphylaxis and more. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the Qualification Specification.

First Aid at Work Course Content

  • The role and responsibilities of a first aider

  • Assessing an incident

  • Managing an unresponsive casualty

  • CPR and defibrillation

  • Recovery Position

  • Heart Attack

  • Stroke

  • Choking

  • Epilepsy

  • Asthma

  • Diabetes

  • Anaphylaxis

  • Shock

  • Head and spinal injuries

  • Chest injuries

  • Wounds and bleeding

  • Fractures

  • Sprains, strains and dislocations

  • Burns and scalds

  • Poisioning

  • Eye injuries

FAW Refresher

For those who have an expiring FAW certificate you can also complete a 2 day refresher courses.

If you cannot find the course you need please contact us via training@met-medical.co.uk and we will advise of any upcoming courses. We also offer bespoke courses delivered on site for a group of up to 12 candidates per instructor.

Who Needs to do First Aid at Work? (FAW)?

Every business needs to carry out a first aid risk assessment as part of their usual health and safety activities. The risk assessment should identify what level of first aid is required. For example is a very low risk environment it may be suitable to train staff with first aid awareness, however as the number of employees or risk increases consideration needs to be made for the number of Emergency First Aid (EFAW) trained staff and the number of First Aid at Work (FAW) trained staff. Staff may also need to be trained in paediatric first aid especially if they work in an environment such as a school or nursery.

Why Choose First Aid at Work?

The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace. Successful candidates will learn how to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that could occur at work and will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give emergency first aid.

What’s more, as a regulated qualification, employers can book this courses and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to evidence due diligence.

Why Choose MET Medical?

When things go wrong and you call 999 we respond with paramedics on behalf of the NHS. All of our staff are trained to the same level as the NHS emergency ambulance service. Additionally they have teaching or training qualifications and passion for sharing their knowledge and experience. Not only do they deliver the course content but they bring it alive with real life scenarios which are relevant to your workplace.