Free Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Jarrow
CostFREE
Duration4 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyFAA
About this course
Free Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Jarrow. Classes run at Resources North East. No entry requirements, so you can start without any previous first aid training. Over 4 weeks of full-time daytime study, you'll cover how to respond to common injuries and illnesses at work, including how to report them in line with RIDDOR. The course covers the core skills employers expect from a designated first aider.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone who might need to provide first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill at work, and covers common injuries and illnesses. It also provides information regarding the reporting of injuries and illnesses compliant with RIDDOR
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll learn how to assess an emergency situation and keep yourself and others safe.
You'll practise CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
You'll learn how to manage an unconscious casualty, including the recovery position.
You'll learn how to treat common injuries such as bleeding, burns, fractures, and choking.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to sudden illness at work.
You'll understand how to record and report injuries and illnesses in line with RIDDOR.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Resources North East, combining practical demonstrations with hands-on practice. Assessment includes a practical skills assessment and a short written or oral test. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out first aid procedures correctly and safely.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Resources North East will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
First Aider at work, covering injuries and illness for your employer
Appointed Person (First Aid), the designated first aid contact in smaller workplaces
Care assistant, where first aid awareness supports daily care duties
Construction site worker, where a first aid certificate is often required on site
Warehouse or logistics operative, where employers frequently ask for first aid cover
Retail supervisor, responsible for health and safety on the shop floor
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW): the full three-day qualification required for designated first aiders in higher-risk workplaces. Many employers specify FAW for senior or supervisory roles.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: builds on your RIDDOR knowledge and gives you a broader grounding in workplace health and safety responsibilities.
IOSH Working Safely: a short course recognised by employers across most sectors for general health and safety awareness.
