Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Duration of the Programme: One Day
Cost of Programme: £70.00 per delegate
Maximum Number of Learners: 8
Awarding Body: Highfield
Programme Overview:
HABC Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (QCF) qualification is for those learners already working or preparing to work in industry and that has been identified within the company’s risk assessment of First Aid and supports the role in the workplace as a First aider.
The qualification covers knowledge such as the roles and responsibilities of the first aider and how to assess an incident. The qualification also covers first aid skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), providing first aid to a casualty who is choking and dealing with external bleeding and hypovolaemic shock, also how to provide first aid for minor injuries.
In line with guidance provided by the HSE, the qualification supports/approves workplace emergency first aiders for a period of 3 years, after which point learners will need to retake the course. Therefore, this qualification is valid for three years from the date of award. In addition to this, it is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.
What you will learn:
Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Be able to access an incident
- Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty which is breathing normally
- Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty which is not breathing normally
- Be able to recognise and assist a casualty which is choking
- Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding
- Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock
- Be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury
Who is the course for?
This programme is for those learners already working or preparing to work in industry and that have been identified within the company’s risk assessment of First Aid and supports the role in the workplace as a First Aider.
How is the course assessed?
This program is for those learners already working or preparing to work in industry and that have been identified within the company’s risk assessment of First Aid and supports the role in the workplace as a First aider.
Assessment 1] Practical observation
The practical assessment of learners for the qualification is completed throughout the course
delivery. This ongoing assessment will involve learners demonstrating practical first aid skills across a number of areas. The recording of assessment will be via the HABC QCF EFAW Assessment Pack
Practical. 2] Written/Oral questioning
Learners are required to answer a series of questions ensuring their understanding of the theory
content is sufficient to meet the required standard. Oral questioning can be used to extract further information for these questions during the practical assessments, with the tutor documenting the responses, or when needing to supplement learners’ written responses, according to individual
learners’ needs.
Theory 3] Accident Report Form
Learners are required to show evidence that they are able to complete an accident report form. The recording of assessment will be via the HABC Accident Report Form.