Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Bodmin. Classes run at STEM and Health Skills Centre, one day, daytime. You'll cover the theory and practical skills needed to respond to first aid emergencies at work. Topics include personal safety, assessing an incident, recording and reporting, first aid kit contents, and relevant legislation. The course is hands-on, so you'll practise the skills as well as learn the knowledge behind them. Completing the level 3 emergency first aid at work qualification means you can act as a designated first aider in many workplaces.
Who this course is for
Teaches the theoretical and practical skills necessary to deal with first aid emergencies. Candidates are taught about personal safety, the best methods to assess an incident, how to record and report an incident, what to keep in your First Aid kit and legislation.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to assess a first aid emergency and decide on the right response.
You'll understand personal safety when responding to an incident.
You'll practise the practical skills needed to give first aid in a workplace setting.
You'll learn how to record and report a first aid incident correctly.
You'll know what to include in a workplace first aid kit.
You'll understand the legislation that covers first aid at work.
How you will learn
The course is classroom based, combining taught sessions with hands-on practical work. You'll be assessed through observation of your practical skills and a short knowledge-based assessment. Both elements take place on the day at STEM and Health Skills Centre.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. STEM and Health Skills 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.
Construction Site First Aider: required on many sites under health and safety regulations.
Care Assistant: first aid knowledge supports safe working in care roles.
School or Nursery Support Worker: first aid is expected in many education settings.
Warehouse or Logistics Operative: employers often require a first aider on shift.
Retail Supervisor or Team Leader: responsible for staff safety on the shop floor.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (3-day): the fuller qualification for those appointed as a primary workplace first aider, valid for three years.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: covers first aid for infants and children, required for many childcare and education roles.
IOSH Managing Safely: a broader health and safety qualification recognised by employers across most sectors.
