A 1-day fully funded accredited Emergency First Aid at Work course - to become a qualified workplace emergency first aider

29th September (also one on 8th December)

9.30am to 4.30pm

Location

Urban HQ

37 Orchard Street

Swansea

SA1 5AJ

About this course

This one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed to support learners in becoming emergency first aiders in the workplace.

The qualification meets Health and Safety Executive HSE and HSENI requirements for training emergency first aiders, where organisations have identified this level of training through their first aid needs assessment.

The qualification is valid for three years from the date of award. In line with HSE guidance, it is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.

What you will learn

Roles and responsibilities of a first aider

How to assess an incident

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR

Use of an automated external defibrillator AED

How to help a choking casualty

Managing external bleeding and hypovolaemic shock

Providing first aid for minor injuries

Assessment

This qualification is assessed through both practical and theory assessment.

Practical assessment

Ongoing throughout the course. Learners will demonstrate practical first aid skills, recorded using a practical assessment matrix.

Theory assessment

A 15-question multiple-choice paper, completed at the end of the course or once all knowledge has been covered.

Who this course is for

To attend this course, we recommend that you are:

Physically fit

Free from back problems

Not affected by breathing problems

Eligibility and important information

This course is free to attend but participants must:

Be aged 19 or over

Live in Wales

Provide valid ID

Not be on an apprenticeship at the same time

Non-UK citizens must supply a valid BRP or visa card.

Please let us know about any additional learning requirements at the time of booking.

About the qualification

The Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 Award is developed and awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework RQF. The RQF is regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation.

Delivery partners

This course is delivered in partnership with Gower College Swansea and Urban Foundry.

Further information

Full course details are available here

https://www.gcs.ac.uk/courses/gcs-training/emergency-first-aid-work-highfield-level-3-award

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