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FOCUS AWARDS QUALIFICATION · FIRST AID

Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)

Develop the knowledge and practical skills to provide first aid in the workplace and respond to a range of injuries and medical emergencies.

Level

3

QRN

601/6101/2

Status

Available to Learners

QUALIFICATION AT A GLANCE

Qualification details

Awarding body

Focus Awards

Minimum credits

3 credits

Entry age

16+

First Aid at Work · Level 3

THE QUALIFICATION

Be ready to respond when it matters.

A workplace first aid qualification covering emergency response, casualty assessment and the management of illness and injury.

Qualification overview

This qualification develops the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to administer first aid procedures at work. It is intended for people who work, or plan to work, in organisations requiring workplace first aid provision. Learning covers a first aider’s responsibilities, incident assessment, first aid response and management of workplace injuries and medical emergencies.

Qualification structure

Learners must complete both mandatory units. The qualification comprises 3 credits in total.

Learner entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.

Age guidance

Entry is at the discretion of the training centre; Focus Awards advises learners should be at least 16 years old.

Progression routes

Possible progression includes the Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace, Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid and Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work.

Geographical coverage

Accredited for use in England and Northern Ireland.

For current SkillSecure course dates, delivery arrangements and learner fees, please contact AS SkillSecure.

Qualification units

All 2 units are mandatory. Complete the required units to achieve this qualification.

Unit title

Unit ref

Credits

Level

GLH

Mandatory units

Emergency First Aid in the Workplace

R/616/4981

1

3

6

Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace

D/616/4983

2

3

12

GLH means guided learning hours. All units listed above are mandatory.

LEARNING THAT TAKES YOU FORWARD

What this qualification can help you develop.

01 / RESPONSE

Respond with confidence

Develop the skills to assess incidents and provide appropriate immediate first aid.

02 / WORKPLACE SAFETY

Manage illness and injury

Understand workplace first aid responses to sudden illness and injury.

03 / RESPONSIBILITY

Understand the first aider’s role

Learn the responsibilities and practical considerations of first aid at work.

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