Level 3 First Aid at Work (3 Days)

Comprehensive, HSE-compliant workplace first aid qualification — classroom delivery

Course at a glance

Duration: 3 Days

Certificate validity: 3 Years

Assessment: Practical Assessment and MCQs

Who should attend: Appointed first aiders for higher-risk workplaces and individuals seeking a comprehensive qualification.

Fully compliant with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and accepted nationwide.

Course Details

Our three day First Aid at Work (FAW) course is the UK’s most thorough first aid qualification, fully compliant with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to handle medical emergencies in both low and high risk workplaces and is suitable for personal development or workplace appointment.

Duration, Assessment & Requirements

  • Duration: 3 Days
  • Certificate validity: 3 Years
  • Assessment: Practical Assessment and MCQs
  • Course requirements: Minimum age 14 years; no prior first aid knowledge required; physically able to carry out practical elements; comfortable clothing recommended; a smartphone or tablet is required to scan QR codes for the test.

What you'll learn

Emergency Response
  • Understand First Aider roles and responsibilities
  • Assess incidents safely and effectively
  • Call for emergency help and manage a scene
  • Conduct Primary & Secondary Surveys (DR ABC)
  • Record and report workplace incidents
CPR & AED
  • Adult CPR plus managing resuscitation difficulties
  • In depth practice with AED use
  • Decision making under pressure
Recovery Position
  • Placement of breathing casualty
  • Continuous monitoring skills
  • Scenario based practice
Wound Care & Bleeding
  • Life-threatening bleeding management
  • Advanced bandaging techniques
  • Treatment of burns, scalds, splinters, bruises
  • Advanced practical skills and scenario based training
Medical Emergencies
  • Heart attacks, strokes, seizures, shock, fainting, choking
  • Asthma, diabetes, anaphylaxis, meningitis, sepsis
  • Responding to complex medical conditions
  • Broader medical knowledge for workplace first aiders
Airway & Breathing Problems and Burns & Scalds
  • Detailed choking and drowning response
  • Respiratory system issues
  • Manikin and choking vest practice
  • Chemical and electrical burns; recognising burn severity and correct treatment procedures

Practical information

  • What to bring: ID, comfortable clothing, lunch for full days, any personal medication, smartphone or tablet for test scanning.
  • Accessibility: If you require assistance due to physical limitations, contact us and we’ll accommodate where possible.
  • Certification: Certificate issued within 48 hours of successful completion.

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