Level 3 First Aid at Work Course in Truro. Classes run at Truro College over two days. This is a renewal course for people whose First Aid at Work certificate is still in date. You must bring your current certificate with you on the day. If your certificate has already expired, you will need the full three-day first aid at work course instead. The two-day format means you can complete your level 3 first aid at work qualification without a long break from work or other commitments.
Who this course is for
This course is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training.
What you will learn
You'll review how to manage a casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing
You'll practise CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
You'll learn how to treat bleeding, shock, and wounds
You'll cover how to respond to choking in adults
You'll refresh your knowledge of common medical emergencies, including heart attacks and strokes
You'll practise safe moving and handling of a casualty
You'll review how to record and report a first aid incident in the workplace
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with hands-on practical sessions throughout both days. Assessment includes observed practical skills and a short written or verbal knowledge check. You need to demonstrate competence in the practical elements to pass. Attendance for the full two days is required.
What you will need to bring
You must bring your current First Aid at Work certificate as proof it is still in date. Truro College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
First Aider. Appointed workplace first aider in any sector.
Construction site first aider. Required on most sites under health and safety law.
Care assistant. Many care roles require a current first aid at work certificate.
School or college support staff. First aid cover for educational settings.
Factory or warehouse operative. First aider on the shop floor or in logistics.
Events steward or supervisor. First aid cover at public and private events.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. Adds child and infant first aid skills, useful in schools, nurseries, and childcare settings.
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. A widely held health and safety qualification for those moving into a safety officer or coordinator role.
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work. A shorter qualification covering emergency-only response, useful as a supplementary credential.
