HABC Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Course

This three-day First Aid at Work (FAW) course provides everything you need to become a competent first aider. The course is delivered through a variety of theoretical input and practical demonstrations.

This in-house first aid at work certification will help ensure your safety, that of your coworkers, and your workplace.

Having trained individuals in first aid at your workplace is a legal requirement and a crucial skill that can assist coworkers and customers in case of an accident or sudden illness, potentially saving lives.

The Highfield Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is designed for individuals who want to become first aiders at their workplace, covering essential skills needed to provide immediate and effective first aid.

This qualification meets the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements for training first-aiders in organizations that have determined the need for staff to be trained at this level based on their first-aid needs assessment.

It also ensures that your first-aiders are approved to administer first aid for a period of 3 years, after which they will need to renew their certification by retaking the course.

Topics covered on the course include:

  • First Aider roles and responsibilities
  • How to assess incidents
  • Recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness
  • First aid skills in CPR and the use of an AED.
  • Providing aid to a person who has sustained serious injuries or illnesses such as chest trauma, spinal injuries, or anaphylaxis.

Course Facts

Duration: 3 Day/s
Course price: From +VAT
Who it’s for: Designated first aiders needing comprehensive first aid training
*Prices cover course materials & initial exams (Resits not included)
Entry Requirements: There are no entry requirements
Assessment: Practical and multiple-choice theory assessment
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This course is ideal for nominated workplace first aiders or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid. The course equips you to become a first-aider who can practice first aid in various situations.

An alternative course is Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work, which enables a first-aider to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill at work

  • Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
  • Assessing incidents
  • Manage and administer first aid to an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
  • Manage and administer first aid to an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
  • Administer first aid for a range of conditions
  • Manage and administer first aid to a casualty with a minor injury
  • Manage and administer first aid to a casualty for a range of major illnesses
  • Manage and administer first aid to a casualty who is in shock
  • Manage and administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
  • Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

Unit 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
  • Be able to assess an incident
  • Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries

Unit 2: Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace

  • Be able to conduct a secondary survey
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with:
    • suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints 
    • suspected head and spinal injuries
    • suspected chest injuries
    • burns and scalds
    • an eye injury
    • sudden poisoning
    • anaphylaxis
    • suspected major illness

Learners must achieve a pass in each of the two assessment components to pass the qualification:

1. Practical assessment

The practical assessment is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment requires learners to demonstrate practical first-aid skills.

2. Centre-marked multiple-choice theory assessment

Learners are required to respond to a set of multiple-choice questions.

The assessment paper consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. In order to pass this component, you need to achieve a perfect score of 25 out of 25, or 100%.

Your assessor will evaluate learners’ theory assessment papers but may also use oral questioning to ensure all questions have been passed.

In-House Delivery Exclusively For Your Organisation

This course can be delivered exclusively for your organisation, in any location or virtually through Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

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Our HABC Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Course Trainers

At TSW we pride ourselves on the expertise and quality of our trainers and consultants. Each is chosen for their working experience and hard-earned knowledge. Here are just some of our trainers for this course:

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Boost Your Team’s Skills with Our In-House Training

At TSW, we recognise that each organisation has unique needs. That’s why our in-house training programmes aim to address your specific challenges and objectives. To do that we ensure that the training content is directly relevant to your team’s roles and responsibilities, making the learning experience more impactful and immediately applicable.

At TSW, we recognise that each organisation has unique needs. Our bespoke in-house training programmes are designed to address your specific challenges and objectives. This ensures that the training content is directly relevant to your team’s roles and responsibilities, making the learning experience more impactful and immediately applicable.

Training several employees via public courses can be both costly and logistically difficult. With TSW’s in-house training, you save on travel and accommodation expenses, and the overall cost per delegate is significantly lowered. This makes in-house training a cost-effective solution, particularly for larger groups.

TSW’s in-house training sessions are arranged to fit your schedule, minimising operational disruptions. Whether you prefer weekdays, weekends, or evening sessions, we can accommodate your needs. Conducting training at your premises ensures your team remains in a familiar environment, enhancing the learning experience and reducing downtime.

In-house training at TSW brings your team together, fostering better communication and collaboration. Employees can share experiences and build stronger working relationships. This not only boosts morale but also promotes a unified approach to problem-solving within your organisation.

Public training sessions can pose risks when discussing company-specific issues. TSW’s in-house training guarantees confidentiality, allowing your team to freely address and resolve internal challenges. This level of discretion is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and operational integrity.

By delivering training in the workplace, TSW ensures that employees can immediately apply what they’ve learned. This immediate integration of new skills helps in retaining knowledge and enhances overall productivity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In this section, you will find all of the questions we are frequently asked about this course. Still can’t find the information you are looking for? Send us an enquiry and we’ll get back to you.

The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 requires employers to provide adequate and appropriate first-aid equipment, facilities, and trained first-aiders to ensure their employees receive instant attention if they are injured or become ill at work.

The Regulations apply to all workplaces, including those with less than five employees and the self-employed.

To determine the number of trained first-aiders needed, employers are required to carry out an assessment of their own first-aid needs. The HSE provides an excellent guide which will help you determine the training you need.

A First Aid at Work course is a comprehensive training course designed to equip employees with the skills and knowledge necessary to handle first aid emergencies in the workplace.

It meets Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements, ensuring your business complies with legal obligations and promotes a safer working environment.

The course is delivered through a combination of practical sessions and theoretical learning. Assessment methods include continuous practical assessment and a multiple-choice theory exam.

Participants must pass both components to achieve the certification​​

While there are no strict prerequisites, it is recommended that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in English and are physically capable of completing the practical assessments.

The minimum recommended age for participants is 14 years.

The FAW certification is valid for three years from the date of award.

To maintain qualified first-aider status, employees must retake the course before the certificate expires. A shorter requalification course of 12 hours over two days is available for those needing to renew their certification.

Benefits include improved workplace safety, reduced accident rates, compliance with legal requirements, enhanced employee confidence and morale, and potentially lower insurance premiums.

Trained first aiders can provide immediate assistance, reducing the severity of injuries and illnesses

To have the FAW training delivered on your premises requires a suitable training room with adequate space, ventilation, lighting, and safety equipment. A projector or screen for the training presentation is also required.

We provide all the resources needed including resuscitation manikins, training defibrillators, first aid kits, disposable gloves, and training dressings

 

Effectiveness can be measured through various methods, including participant feedback, practical assessment results, and observation of how well employees apply their skills in real-life situations.

Regular refresher courses and follow-up assessments can also help maintain high standards of first-aid proficiency.

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