Free Level 3 First Aid at Work Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough Community Learning Service. This daytime course runs over one day, making it straightforward to fit around other commitments. You'll learn how to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that can occur at work, and how to give emergency first aid. There are no entry requirements. The course meets employers' legal responsibilities for workplace first aid cover.
Who this course is for
The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF) qualification is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace. Successful candidates will learn how to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that could occur at work and will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give emergency first aid. 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 situation and keep yourself and others safe.
You'll learn how to perform CPR on adults.
You'll learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
You'll learn how to treat choking, bleeding, burns, and shock.
You'll learn how to manage unconscious casualties, including placing someone in the recovery position.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to common medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, and seizures.
You'll learn how to record and report first aid incidents in the workplace.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in a classroom at Middlesbrough Community Learning Service. You'll take part in practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises covering emergency scenarios. Assessment includes a practical skills assessment and a short knowledge-based test. Both are completed on the day. You'll need to demonstrate competence in key first aid techniques to pass.
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: appointed workplace first aider in any sector.
Construction Site First Aider: required on many sites under HSE regulations.
Care Assistant: first aid at work qualification valued in care settings.
School or Nursery Support Worker: many settings require staff to hold a first aid certificate.
Warehouse or Logistics Operative: employers often require a designated first aider on shift.
Facilities or Estates Technician: responsible for health and safety on site.
What you could study next
Paediatric First Aid (Level 3): covers first aid for infants and children; required for many childcare and school roles.
NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award: a recognised next step if you want to take on broader health and safety responsibilities at work.
IOSH Working Safely: a short qualification covering workplace safety principles, useful alongside a first aid at work qualification.
