Free Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough Community Learning Service, with daytime attendance that fits around other commitments. This one-day course gives you the skills to respond safely and effectively in a first aid emergency at work. There are no entry requirements. The course covers how to manage a range of emergency situations, from unconsciousness and CPR to choking and bleeding. It meets the legal requirements employers have for workplace first aid cover.
Who this course is for
The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (QCF) qualification is designed for individuals who wish to act as an emergency first aider in their workplace. Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give safe, prompt and effective first aid in emergency situations. As a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks introduced in the recent HSE changes.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
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.
You'll learn how to help someone who is unconscious or unresponsive.
You'll learn how to manage choking in adults.
You'll learn how to control bleeding and treat wounds.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to shock.
You'll learn how to record and report a first aid incident correctly.
How you will learn
The course is delivered in a classroom over one day at Middlesbrough Community Learning Service. You'll take part in practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises. Assessment is through a practical skills assessment and a short knowledge-based test. Both are completed on the day.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough Community Learning Service 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: many care roles require a first aid certificate
Construction worker: site rules often require first aid cover on site
School support staff: first aid is a common requirement in schools
Retail supervisor: responsible for health and safety on the shop floor
Sports coach or fitness instructor: first aid is expected in active settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW): a three-day qualification for those who want to become a fully qualified workplace First Aider, covering a wider range of conditions and injuries.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: covers first aid for infants and children, required for many childcare and education roles.
NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work: a broader health and safety qualification recognised by employers across most industries.
