First Aid at Work

This regulated qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:

• The Resuscitation Council, UK
• A distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care

• For people who deal with first aid at work, enabling them to be first aiders under the Health and Safety regulations
• Based on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) training standard for delivery of First Aid at Work courses for the purposes of the Health and Safety regulations

Learners must be at least 14 years old on the first day of the training and be able to perform practical tasks at floor level. There are no other formal entry requirements but, we strongly recommend that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

This qualification is valid for a period of 3 years. The learner needs to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.

This qualification should enable learners to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of first aid situations.

Learners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in situations with an understanding of the role of first aider.

This 3 day Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work may be used towards other qualifications at the same and higher level, plus aid career progression in a relevant profession.

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