Level 3 First Aid Course in Winchester. Classes run at Sparsholt College Sparsholt Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 21 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the skills and knowledge needed to act as a first aider in a workplace setting. Level 3 first aid classes cover emergency response, casualty assessment, and a range of common injuries and medical conditions. This level 3 first aid qualification is widely required by employers across many sectors.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to assess an emergency situation and keep yourself and others safe.
You'll practise cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
You'll learn how to manage an unconscious casualty, including placing them in the recovery position.
You'll learn how to treat wounds, bleeding, and shock.
You'll learn how to respond to choking in adults.
You'll learn how to recognise and give first aid for common medical conditions, including heart attacks, strokes, and seizures.
You'll learn how to manage fractures, burns, and scalds.
You'll learn how to record and report first aid incidents.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining practical demonstrations and hands-on practice. Assessment includes a practical skills assessment and a theory-based component. You must demonstrate competence in first aid techniques to pass. The course is delivered over 21 hours of contact time at the college.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Sparsholt Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
First Aider, carrying out first aid in any workplace setting
Appointed Person, taking responsibility for first aid arrangements at work
Care Assistant, where first aid knowledge supports daily care duties
Construction Worker, where a first aid certificate is often required on site
School Support Staff, supporting pupil welfare with first aid skills
Warehouse or Logistics Operative, meeting employer first aid requirements
Facilities Manager, overseeing workplace health and safety compliance
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: if you work with children, this qualification covers first aid for infants and young people.
IOSH Working Safely or NEBOSH Award: broader health and safety qualifications that complement a first aid certificate and support roles with safety responsibilities.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: if you want to develop a career in care, building on the first aid skills you've gained.
