Free Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Tooting Centre, part-time during the day. You'll complete the course in around 2 weeks, making it practical to fit around other commitments. The course covers how to respond to medical emergencies in the workplace, from managing an unresponsive casualty to dealing with wounds and shock. Many employers require staff to hold an emergency first aid at work certificate, and this level 3 emergency first aid at work qualification meets that need.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to assess an emergency scene and keep yourself and others safe.
You'll practise CPR on adults and learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
You'll learn how to manage an unresponsive casualty, including placing them in the 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
Learning is classroom-based and hands-on. You'll take part in practical demonstrations and scenario-based exercises throughout the course. Assessment is through a practical skills assessment and a short knowledge-based test. Both are completed during the course at South Thames College - Tooting Centre. There are no exams to sit outside of class.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Tooting Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
First aider at work: appointed first aider in any workplace setting.
Security officer: many roles require a current first aid certificate.
Care assistant: first aid knowledge supports safe working in care environments.
Retail supervisor: responsible for staff welfare and emergency response.
Construction site worker: first aid certificates are commonly required on site.
School support staff: first aid is a standard requirement for many school roles.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW): the full three-day qualification, required where employers need a longer-certified first aider on site.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: covers first aid for infants and children, required for many childcare and school roles.
NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work: a broader health and safety qualification for those moving into safety-focused roles.
