Free Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Loughton. Classes run at Epping Forest Campus, part-time during the day. This free emergency first aid at work course is open to adults aged 19 or over. You'll learn how to respond to medical emergencies in the workplace, from managing unconscious casualties to dealing with wounds and shock. The course runs over 44 weeks part-time. It leads to the Highfield Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate, the qualification many employers require when designating a workplace first aider.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll learn how to assess an emergency scene and keep yourself and others safe.
You'll practise CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
You'll learn how to manage an unconscious but breathing casualty, including recovery position.
You'll learn how to treat wounds, bleeding, and shock.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to choking in adults.
You'll learn how to record and report a first aid incident correctly.
How you will learn
Teaching is classroom based, with a mix of instructor-led sessions and hands-on practical exercises. You'll practise first aid techniques on manikins and in simulated scenarios. Assessment includes a practical skills assessment observed by your instructor, plus a short knowledge-based assessment. Both must be passed to gain the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Epping Forest Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
First Aider at Work. Designated workplace first aider in any sector.
Care Assistant. Many care roles require a first aid certificate.
Nursery or Childcare Worker. First aid is a standard requirement in early years settings.
Construction Site Worker. Site rules often require at least one trained first aider per team.
School Support Staff. Teaching assistants and learning support staff frequently hold this qualification.
Security Officer. First aid knowledge supports door supervisor and security roles.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF). A longer, more comprehensive first aid qualification covering a wider range of emergencies. Required for the full First Aider at Work designation in larger workplaces.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF). Focuses on first aid for infants and children. Useful if you work or plan to work in childcare or education settings.
