Level 3 First Aid Course in Bristol. Classes run at South Bristol Skills Academy, part-time over three days during the daytime. The course covers the knowledge and practical skills you need to act as a first aider in your workplace. No formal qualifications are required to enrol. You must be able to cope with physically demanding emergency procedures and be available to respond to emergencies when needed. The centre will carry out an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit.
Who this course is for
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Re-qualification course is a mandatory programme that ensures current First Aiders remain updated and competent. The programme covers the same content as the First Aid at Work course but is run over 2 days and must be completed every 3 years.
Entry requirements
Delegates must hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate or First Aid Re-Qualification certificate.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to assess an emergency scene and make it safe.
You'll practise CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
You'll learn how to manage an unconscious casualty, including the recovery position.
You'll learn how to treat bleeding, burns, and wounds.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to shock, heart attacks, and strokes.
You'll learn how to manage fractures, sprains, and spinal injuries.
You'll learn how to respond to choking in adults and children.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom over three days of daytime sessions. You'll take part in practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises to practise emergency procedures. Assessment is based on your practical performance and a knowledge-based element. You need to show you can carry out first aid procedures competently under realistic conditions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Bristol Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
First Aider at Work: designated workplace first aider in any sector.
Construction Site First Aider: required first aid cover on building sites.
Care Assistant: first aid qualification supports safe working in care settings.
School or Nursery Support Worker: first aid at work strengthens applications in education roles.
Security Officer: first aid knowledge is valued alongside SIA licensing.
Factory or Warehouse Operative: first aid cover required in many production environments.
Facilities Manager: responsible for health and safety compliance, including first aid provision.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: adds specialist skills for working with children and infants, often required in childcare and education settings.
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety: a broader health and safety qualification recognised by employers across most industries.
IOSH Managing Safely: a practical health and safety course suited to supervisors and managers.
