Level 3 First Aid at Work Course in Shrewsbury. Classes run at SBC Training Shrewsbury over three full days. This level 3 first aid at work qualification trains you to act as a designated first aider in your workplace, covering how to respond to a range of medical emergencies. No specific entry requirements apply. Your first aid at work certificate is valid for three years, after which you'll need to renew it.
Who this course is for
This is delivered as a 1 day session and is aimed at learners who already work within their companies identified to deliver first aid in case of an emergency. The qualification is valid for 3 years. The awarding body for this qualification is HABC.
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to assess an emergency scene safely.
You'll practise CPR on adults, children, and infants.
You'll learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
You'll learn how to manage choking, bleeding, and shock.
You'll learn how to treat burns, fractures, and sprains.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to medical conditions including heart attack, stroke, and seizure.
You'll learn how to keep accurate records of first aid incidents.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based instruction and hands-on practical sessions over three full days. Assessment includes practical demonstrations of first aid skills and a short written or multiple-choice test. You must demonstrate competence in the practical elements to pass the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. SBC Training Shrewsbury will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
First Aider at work. Designated responder for workplace emergencies.
Health and safety officer. Oversees workplace safety, first aid included.
Site supervisor. Many sites require a qualified first aider on-site.
Care worker. First aid knowledge supports safe working in care settings.
School or nursery support staff. Required to hold a valid first aid certificate.
Security officer. First response skills are expected in many security roles.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF). Covers first aid for babies and children; required for many childcare roles.
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. A widely held qualification for those moving into health and safety management.
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Requalification (RQF). Renews your first aid at work certificate when it expires after three years.
