Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

The purpose of the Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competencies required to deal with a range of emergency workplace first aid situations. It provides learners with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and understanding to enable them to provide appropriate care and manage life threatening conditions and injuries. Learners will have the knowledge and skills required to provide emergency first aid in an occupational setting in a prompt, safe and effective manner to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid Regulations. The objectives of the qualification include supporting a role in the workplace and giving learners personal growth and engagement in learning. The qualification is usually delivered as a one-day programme of training and assessment for learners in work, or preparing to work, to allow them to be emergency first aiders in the workplace (in low-risk environments). If used for the purpose of meeting HSE requirements, this qualification is valid for three years, after which learners will need to repeat the qualification. It is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.

Learners must achieve one credit from the single mandatory unit. Mandatory unit Title Unit ref. Level Guided learning hours Credit value Emergency first aid in the workplace R/616/0431 3 6 1 The Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are made up of all contact time, guidance, or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer, or other appropriate provider of education or training. The GLH for this qualification is 6 hours.

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. The recommended minimum age for this qualification is 14 years.