First Aid at Work Re-qualifier

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First Aid at Work at Re-Qualifier

Course Specification:

Qualification accreditation number: 603/2453/3

Description: This qualification is for those undertaking the role of a first aider in the workplace.

The QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) has been developed in conjunction with other AOs and supports employers to meet their requirements under Health and Safety (First-aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

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First Aid at Work Re-Qualifier

First Aid at Work re-qualifier course is a popular first aid course that is suited to those who are looking at renewing their qualification before the expiry of their current qualification.

This first aid qualification is OFQUAL regulated and accredited by QNUK who is one of the larger awarding organisations for health & safety and first aid qualifications in the UK.

This regulated qualification is nationally recognised and accepted throughout the UK and is mapped to current HSE (first aid) and UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.

Our Pricing

Our pricing is Clear and Transparent 

From £500 + vat for 3 learners, plus £35 + vat per each additional learner.

Min 3 people – Maximum 12

First Aid at Work Re-qualifier

First Aid at Work requalification course will give learners those essential skills and knowledge to renew their skills to be a first aider in the workplace once again.

Revisiting and learning how to successfully manage an unconscious casualty who is breathing or not breathing. How to give lifesaving CPR and use an AED safely, confidently, and competently.

First aiders will learn and revisit how to successfully manage a casualty who may have a minor bleed, burn, or scald, also learning to manage conditions such as a casualty suffering from anaphylactic shock, seizures, asthma, heart attacks, angina, SCA (sudden cardiac arrest) strokes, diabetes, severe choking, poisoning, drowning, crushing injuries.

First aid at work requalification learners will also learn how to safely manage a casualty who has sustained a neck, head, spinal injury, or has sustained broken bones, dislocation, or ligament injury.

This is an intensive 2 day (12 tutor guided learning hours) course that is only available for first aid at work first aider looking at renewing their qualification.

Our First aid at work (Requalification) course is also available as an open course option at our centre in Rugby Warwickshire.

first aid at work requalifier

First Aid aid at Work re-qualifier course syllabus includes;

Understand the role and responsibilities of a First Aider in reference to:

  • Preventing cross infection
  • Importance of recording incidents and actions
  • Using available equipment
  • Assessing the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency

Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who:

  • is unresponsive but breathing normally
  • is unresponsive but NOT breathing normally
  • is wounded and bleeding
  • has external bleeding
  • is suffering from medical shock
  • is having a heart attack
  • is having a stroke
  • has bites or stings
  • has had electric shock
  • has injuries to eyes, bones, muscles, and joints
  • has chest injury
  • has splinters, cuts, grazes, or bruising
  • has minor burns or scalds
  • is having a seizure
  • has sudden poisoning
  • is suffering from anaphylactic shock
  • has diabetes
  • has asthma
  • is suffering the effects of extreme heat or cold

Course Duration

12 guided learning hours (2 days).

Course Tests

Multiple Choice Question Paper.

  • 70% required to pass this part of the course (28 out of 40)

Practical Observations.

  • For this qualification, learners must be able to perform relevant practical tasks on the floor during the summative assessment. 100% pass mark required.

Course Qualification

Candidates who successfully pass all the practical elements of the course and pass the final 40 questions multi-choice paper will be awarded an Ofqual approved QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)

This is valid for 3 years from the assessment date of the course, each successful learner will receive an A4 size certificate, a PDF copy of the certificate, and also a wallet/purse size plastic qualification card.

Course Pre-requisites

This qualification is aimed at those over 16 years of age who are able to undertake the responsibilities associated with being a workplace emergency first aider. Candidates between 14-16 years can undertake the qualification, however, they should not be relied upon by employers to be a sole first aider.

It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

Attendees will be required to demonstrate first aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so.

Course Progression

For learners who are looking at progressing further in first aid then QNUK Level 3 Award in Responding to Incidents with an AED (RQF) would be a good step.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification is available to candidates in England.

The Qualification can be delivered in other countries however candidates should be aware that the content was developed in accordance with current UK practice.

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