Free Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Northumberland College Kirkley Hall Campus. Evening sessions mean you can fit this emergency first aid at work qualification around your existing job. The course covers the skills you need to take charge in a first aid emergency at work, including how to respond to common workplace incidents. It runs in a single day of 7 hours. This is a practical, focused course suited to people in low-risk working environments.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for people who work in low risk working environments. It will equip individuals with emergency first aid skills and participants will gain all the background knowledge you will need to take charge in a first aid emergency in the workplace.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to manage a first aid emergency in the workplace
You'll practise CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
You'll learn how to treat an unconscious casualty and place them in the recovery position
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to choking in adults
You'll learn how to manage bleeding, shock, and minor injuries
You'll understand your responsibilities as a first aider in a low-risk workplace
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, combining short taught sessions with hands-on practical exercises. You'll be assessed through a practical skills assessment and a short knowledge check. Both are completed during the course day. There are no exams to sit at home.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland College Kirkley Hall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
First Aider at Work: appointed first aider in a low-risk workplace
Office First Aider: designated first aid contact for office environments
Retail Team Leader: many retail roles require a named first aider on shift
Warehouse Operative: first aid cover is a common requirement in logistics settings
School or College Support Staff: first aid certification often required for support roles
Care Assistant: a useful addition alongside care qualifications for entry-level roles
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (3-day): the fuller qualification for higher-risk workplaces or roles where a more comprehensive first aid certificate is required by employers.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: covers first aid for infants and children; often required for childcare and education roles.
IOSH Managing Safely: a natural next step if you're moving into a health and safety or supervisory role.
