Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Truro. Classes run at Truro College, 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. This emergency first aid at work qualification is completed in a single day, making it straightforward to fit around other commitments.
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 how to keep yourself safe while helping others.
You'll practise practical first aid skills to deal with common workplace emergencies.
You'll learn what to keep in a workplace first aid kit and why.
You'll know how to record and report a first aid incident correctly.
You'll understand the legislation that applies to first aid in the workplace.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based, combining taught sessions with hands-on practical exercises. You'll be assessed through a practical skills demonstration and a short knowledge-based assessment. Both take place on the day. There are no written exams to prepare for in advance.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Truro College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
First Aider at Work: designated first aider for your employer
Care Assistant: first aid knowledge is expected in many care roles
Construction Worker: site rules often require a valid first aid certificate
School or Nursery Support Staff: first aid is a common requirement in education settings
Retail Supervisor: many employers ask supervisors to hold a current first aid qualification
Warehouse Operative: health and safety roles often require emergency first aid at work certification
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW): a three-day qualification that covers a broader range of emergencies. Required where a full first aider is needed under workplace health and safety regulations.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: focused on first aid for infants and children. Useful if you work in childcare, schools, or early years settings.
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety: a step toward a health and safety role or management responsibility.
