First Aid at Work (FAW) QA Level 3 Award (RQF)
The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, specifically designed for those who are appointed to act as a first aider in their workplace. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide first aid in voluntary and community activities.
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17 August3 days, 08:45 AM - 04:45 PM
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21 September3 days, 08:45 AM - 04:45 PM
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19 October3 days, 08:45 AM - 04:45 PM
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11 November3 days, 08:45 AM - 04:45 PM
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7 December3 days, 08:45 AM - 04:45 PM
Description
Introduction
A First Aid at Work course, in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Once qualified, holders of this First Aid at Work certificate can be used as First Aiders in the workplace in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Who Should Attend
Persons who are deemed suitable and are intended to fulfil the role of an ‘appointed person’. Participants are advised to dress appropriately as they will be required to work at floor level for practical sessions.
Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of first aid situations, including: assessing an incident, managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, heart attacks, choking, head and spinal injuries, fractures, anaphylaxis and more. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered
Course Duration
A Plus Safety & Training Services Ltd offers this course over 3 days.
Course Content
The First Aid at Work Syllabus Includes:
- First Aid Priorities
- Managing Incidents
- Basic Life Support
- Examination of a
- Casualty
- Unconsciousness
- Control of Bleeding
- Fractures
- Burns and Scalds
- Common Illnesses
- Heart Attacks
- Eye Injuries
- Dressings
- Recording and Reporting
- Regulations
- First Aid Kits
Students are independently examined on the final afternoon of the course. Upon successful completion certification is valid for three years.
