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TQUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)

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Introduction to this Regulated First Aid at Work Course

This TQUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is a Regulated course and is a requirement in most circumstances under The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

Why enrol on the Regulated First Aid at Work Course?

Having this vital skill set within the workforce is crucial, as it ensures that employees’ health and welfare are accommodated. Additionally, it is a legal requirement in most workplaces, which should be highlighted during a a first aid needs assessment. This assessment also determines the provisions necessary for the first aiders in their specific workplace.

First Aid at Work Overview

The duration for the Regulated First Aid at Work Course is 3 days. This covers a variety of topics such as the roles and responsibilities of the First Aider; assessing an incident, recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness. Furthermore, it involves assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness, chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis. The qualification is assessed via on-going oral and/or written questioning and practical demonstration.

The minimum contact hours for this qualification, excluding breaks should be a minimum of 18 hours, over a 3 day period.

Blended Learning

In May 2016 the HSE and Awarding Organisations announced that computer-based blended training is now allowed for all workplace first aid courses. You can now become a fully qualified First Aider in the workplace, with only one day of classroom training after completing the relevant online blended “Part 1” modules. This reduces your classroom training time and costs with the online blended video-based course, which you can learn at your pace, saving progress as you go.

The online blended “Part 1” will need to be competed prior to attending the classroom “Part 2” of the course. You will receive a dedicated online login to complete the e-learning shorty after your booking has been made.

To clarify, this blended First Aid at Work course meets all of the requirements under the HSE and Awarding Organisations and is still a regulated course.

Combined Courses

This course may be combined with another first aid course which has the same or similar course curriculum.

Certification

All successful students will receive a regulated First Aid at Work Certificate, which outlines their achievement.

The HSE  states that the First Aid at Work qualification must be retaken before the expiry of 3 years from the date that the original qualification was achieved for the qualification to remain valid. However, if no more than one calendar month over this 3-year period, you may qualify to take the course again in two days rather than three. We call this our First Aid at Work (FAW) Requalification course. You must submit a copy of your original certificate to qualify.

Additionally, it’s important to note that all our first aid courses align fully with the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021, meeting the standards required by the HSE.

Additional Information

The HSE strongly recommends that all first aiders complete the First Aid Annual Refresher  course every year to maintain competence of first aiders. Consequently, this course is available through e-Learning.

However, please note that the classroom course requires participants to be at least 14 years old.

It may be the case you only require the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), depending on your first aid needs assessment.

Most importantly, you MUST complete the online blended “Part 1” online prior to attending the classroom based “Part 2” of this course. You will receive your online login shortly after your booking.

First Aid at work Two woman demonstrating how to open the airways on a manikin.

Unit 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider 

  • 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider 
  • 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others 
  • 1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid 

2. Be able to assess an incident 

  • 2.1 Conduct a scene survey 
  • 2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty 
  • 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary 

3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty 

  • 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 
  • 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin 
  • 3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
  • 3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position 
  • 3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking 

  • 4.1 Identify when choking is: – mild – severe
  • 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking 

5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding 

  • 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding 
  • 5.2 Demonstrate control of external bleeding 

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock 

  • 6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock 
    6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock 

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries 

  • 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: – small cuts – grazes – bruises – small splinters 
  • 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

 

Unit 2: Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace

1. Be able to conduct a secondary survey

  • 1.1 Identify the information to be collected when gathering a casualty history
  • 1.2 Demonstrate how to conduct a head to toe survey

2. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints

  • 2.1 Recognise suspected fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
  • 2.2 Identify how to administer first aid for fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
  • 2.3 Demonstrate how to apply a support sling and an elevated sling

3. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries

  • 3.1 Recognise a suspected head injury and spinal injury
  • 3.2 Identify how to administer first aid for a suspected head injury
  • 3.3 Demonstrate how to administer first aid for a suspected spinal injury

4. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injury

  • 4.1 Recognise a suspected: Flail chest / penetrating chest injury
  • 4.2 Identify how to administer first aid for a Flail chest / penetrating chest injury 

5. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scolds

  • 5.1 Identify the factors that affect the severity of burns and scalds
  • 5.2 Identify how to administer first aid for burns involving: dry heat/wet heat/electricity/chemicals

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury

  • 6.1 Identify how to administer first aid for eye injuries involving: Dust/chemicals/embedded objects

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning

  • 7.1 Identify the routes that poisons can take to enter the body
  • 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty affected by sudden poisoning
  • 7.3 Identify sources of information for treating those affected by sudden poisoning

8. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis

  • 8.1 Identify common triggers for anaphylaxis
  • 8.2 Recognise suspected anaphylaxis
  • 8.3 Identify how to administer first aid for a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis

9. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness

  • 9.1 Recognise suspected:Heart Attack, Stroke, Epileptic seizure, Asthma attack and Diabetic emergency
  • 9.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty suffering from:Heart Attack, Stroke, Epileptic seizure, Asthma attack and Diabetic emergency
 

Who should do this Course?

The “First Aid at Work” (FAW) course is essential for many workplaces. Employers should carry out a first aid needs assessment to make the necessary arrangements for first aiders. Employers typically require the First Aid at Work qualification when the risk or severity of injuries is higher, or when the number of people on site exceeds a certain capacity.

However, workplaces that engage in high-risk activities, such as machining or the use of abrasive wheels, may require additional training. For example, operating machinery that can cause amputations in unsafe conditions requires training in dealing with “life-threatening bleeding” (catastrophic bleeding).

For example, high-risk injuries specific to certain activities may require other additional training. Tailor the training to meet these specific needs whenever possible.

If you have any question regarding your requirements get in touch though our Contact Us  page.

How long is the Course?

This course is delivered over a period of 3 consecutive days and requires a total 18 hours contact time of training.

How can the Training be Delivered?

We offer this course as Classroom or  Blended Course.

What is Blended Learning?

Blended Learning  combines online e-Learning (Part 1) with a Classroom Course (Part 2).

Subsequently, this approach reduces classroom time, offers flexibility, and is available at a reduced cost.

After making your booking, you will receive joining Instructions and a dedicated login to complete the part 1 learning.  Part 1 MUST be completed prior to attending the classroom part 2 of the course.

How long does the Qualification last?

The First Aid at Work (FAW) Qualification lasts for 3 years.

In addition, we strongly recommended that the First Aid Annual Refresher  course is completed on the annual anniversary of the qualification.

What do I need to do to stay Qualified?

The HSE strongly recommends completing a First Aid Annual Refresher course on the annual anniversary of the qualification.

Furthermore, within the 3 years of certification you can attend a First Aid at Work Requalification  course to stay qualified, which is a 2 day course. After 3 years and 1 month, you would need to complete the full First Aid at Work course again.

Who do we work with?

We work alongside ProTrainings to deliver Regulated Training, e-Learning  and other Additional Training packages.

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What is a Combined Course?

First aid courses sometimes allow participants to combine or overlap them, particularly when they share similar curriculum. For example, a First Aid at Work Course spans three consecutive 3 to gain the qualification. However, individuals seeking only the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification can attend day 1 of the course to achieve the EFAW qualification.

Additionally, we offer combined Paediatric First Aid courses, which may slightly extend the training time

When will I receive my Certificate?

Certificates as standard are digitally sent via email.

However, this can take up to 3 working days after course completion.

CPD Hours

This course includes 18.0 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), although the duration for online completion may be less.

The content of this course, along with all others offered, has been independently certified to comply with universally recognized CPD standards. Each course comes with a Certified CPD Statement, a Certificate, and for online courses, an Evidence-Based Learning statement.

UCAS Points

This qualification is recognised by UCAS, which means you can claim 8 tariff points for successfully completing this training and that will contribute to your UCAS application if you are applying for a course with one of Britain’s universities from September 2023. 

Learning Options Available

Classroom Course

  • A tutor-led classroom course away from the workplace
  • Refreshments are not provided on this course
  • Learning alongside other professionals
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Blended Learning

  • A Blended experience of e-Learning & tutor-led classroom course
  • Login details will be sent shortly after booking.
  • Complete the “Part  1” e-Learning online in your own time, allowing for flexibility.
  • Refreshments are not provided on this course
  • Less time spend in the classroom
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In-House

  • Classroom, Blended & e-Learning options available
  • Bespoke courses, specifically to meet your needs
  • Learn alongside your own colleagues
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