The Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 course is ideal for individuals who have been nominated to act as an emergency first aider in a low-risk workplace.

Delivered across two accessible evening sessions to support working adults, this course will provide you with the essential knowledge and practical competence to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations safely and effectively.

You will learn lifesaving skills through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical demonstrations, ensuring you are confident in your ability to assess incidents and manage casualties until professional medical help arrives.

Duration: 1 week, 2 evenings

Study Mode Part Time
Suitable for 19+
Duration 1 week, 2 evenings

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Sector Overview

Health and safety compliance is a legal requirement for all businesses in the UK. Having qualified first aiders on site is essential for maintaining a safe working environment and protecting employees and customers, meaning these skills are universally in demand across every industry.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this course are:
- No previous first aid experience is required
- Learners must be physically capable of demonstrating practical first aid tasks, such as performing CPR on the floor
- A basic standard of English to understand the course materials and complete the assessment
What will I study?
This course consists of one mandatory unit covering:
- The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
- Assessing an incident
- Managing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
- Managing an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally (including CPR and safe use of an AED)
- Recognising and assisting a casualty who is choking
- Managing a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
- Managing a casualty who is in shock
- Managing a casualty with a minor injury
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via:
- Practical observation by the tutor throughout the course
- A multiple-choice theory assessment at the end of the second session
Enrichment

As an adult learner, you will be offered opportunities to actively engage with industry related professionals to increase your personal and career development. This includes access to key industry guest speakers and finance experts who will deliver insights to help you build your industry knowledge and expand your professional network.
Work Experience

Work experience opportunities do not apply to this course.
Progression Opportunities
The completion of this course will allow you to progress onto:
- First Aid at Work Level 3 (three-day comprehensive course)
- Paediatric First Aid qualifications Higher skills development programmes more generically, particularly in supervisory or health and safety roles
- Enhanced employability in your current role or when seeking new employment
Alumni

Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 90% of adult learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.