This qualification is ideal for those already working, or preparing to work within industry wishing to become a First Aider in the workplace for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982. Topics covered include: the roles and responsibilities of the First Aider; assessing an incident, recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness, assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness, chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis.

In order to achieve the qualification, learners must achieve the two mandatory units:

• Emergency First Aid in the Workplace [A/504/4517]
• Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace [F/504/4518]

In order to register on to this qualification, learners are required to meet the following entry requirements:

• 16 years of age or above
• It is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in English and maths.

Learners must undertake a practical assessment of their competence along with a short open response knowledge assessment, where learners are required to provide a short response to a prescribed series of questions.

At the end of the programme you will have achieved:

•  HABC Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF)

In line with guidance provided by the HSE, the qualification supports/approves work place first aiders for a period of 3 years, after which point learners will need to retake the course. In addition to this it is also recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually. Learners achieving this qualification may also go on to take other specialist first aid qualifications, such as:

• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (QCF)
• Level 2 Award in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation (QCF)