Free Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 5 weeks, covering how to respond to medical emergencies in a workplace setting. You'll learn to manage situations like unconsciousness, choking, bleeding, and cardiac arrest until professional help arrives. Employers across most sectors expect staff to hold an emergency first aid at work qualification, and this Highfield-approved course meets that requirement.
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 on adults, including the use of an AED (defibrillator).
You'll learn how to place an unconscious casualty in the recovery position.
You'll learn how to treat severe bleeding and manage shock.
You'll learn how to help someone who is choking.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to common medical conditions such as seizures, heart attacks, and strokes.
You'll learn how to record and report a first aid incident.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom. Assessment includes a practical demonstration of first aid skills and a short knowledge-based assessment. You'll be assessed on your ability to respond to emergency scenarios, not just recall information. Both elements must be passed to earn the certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
First Aider at Work: appointed first aider for your employer
Care assistant: many care roles require a valid first aid certificate
Teaching assistant: schools expect first aid cover among support staff
Construction site worker: first aid cover is a legal site requirement
Nursery worker: childcare settings require trained first aiders on site
Security officer: first aid is a standard requirement for door supervisors and security staff
Retail or warehouse supervisor: responsible for health and safety compliance in your team
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW): a longer qualification (typically 3 days) that covers a wider range of conditions and is required for appointed workplace first aiders in higher-risk environments.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: covers first aid for infants and children; required for many childcare and early years roles.
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety: a recognised qualification for those moving into health and safety roles.
