Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Penzance. Classes run at Penwith College, completing in a single day. 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 suits anyone fitting study around work or other commitments, with no multi-day commitment required. This level 3 emergency first aid at work qualification is recognised by employers across most sectors as evidence that you can act as a workplace first aider.
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 an emergency incident safely and effectively.
You'll learn how to manage your own personal safety at an incident.
You'll learn how to respond to a range of first aid emergencies.
You'll learn how to record and report a first aid incident correctly.
You'll learn what to keep in a workplace first aid kit.
You'll learn about the legislation that covers first aid at work.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Penwith College, combining taught sessions with hands-on practical exercises. Assessment is through observation of practical skills and a short knowledge-based assessment. You'll need to demonstrate that you can carry out the required first aid techniques to the standard set by the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Penwith College 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: first aid cover on building and civil engineering sites.
Care Assistant: many care roles require a current first aid certificate.
School Support Staff: teaching assistants and learning support staff often need first aid cover.
Retail Supervisor or Team Leader: responsible for staff welfare and emergency response.
Warehouse or Logistics Operative: first aid cover is a common site requirement.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (3-day) - the fuller qualification for workplaces that need a designated First Aider rather than an Emergency First Aider. Required in higher-risk environments.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid - covers first aid for infants and children, relevant for childcare, schools, and early years settings.
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - a broader health and safety qualification recognised by employers across most sectors.
