Who can do this course?

• Minimum age for registration is 16.
• Learners must be able to communicate effectively in English (speaking, listening, reading and writing).

What you will learn

This top up training will include the following topics:

• Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aider
• Assessing an Incident
• Unresponsive Casualty
• Choking
• External Bleeding and Shock
• Minor Injuries
• Conducting a Secondary Survey
• Injuries to Bones, Muscles and Joints
• Head and Spinal Injuries
• Chest Injuries
• Burns and Scalds
• Eye Injury
• Sudden Poisoning
• Anaphylaxis
• Major Illness

How you will learn

This is a 3-day course (1 day via distance learning and 2 days classroom)

How You Will Be Assessed

The First Aid at work course is assessed using a combination of a practical assessment and a multiple-choice exam

On successful completion of the course, you will receive:

On successful completion of the course, you will receive a Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work at Work Certificate. The certificate is valid for three years and must be renewed if you wish to continue to act as a first aider in the workplace.

Career prospect

After completing a Level 3 First Aid at Work course, various career prospects and opportunities become available, such as:

1. Workplace First Aider – Take on the role of a certified first aider in any workplace setting.
2. Health and Safety Coordinator – Enhance your qualifications to support or lead health and safety initiatives in companies.
3. Construction Site First Aider – Work in high-risk environments like construction sites where certified first aiders are mandatory.
4. Fitness or Sports Professional – A key qualification for personal trainers, coaches, and sports professionals.
5. Event First Aider – Offer first aid support at public or private events, from concerts to sports competitions.
6. First Aid Trainer – With additional qualifications, move into training others in first aid at training centres or organizations.
7. Care Worker or Support Staff – Combine this with care qualifications to work in healthcare, care homes, or community support roles.

This certification is highly regarded in many industries and can be a valuable asset for career progression

Fees and Funding

£200