Basic Life Support & AED Training
Basic Life Support & AED Training
Basic Life Support and AED for Adults, Children and Infants Highfield Level 3 Award (RQF)
This nationally recognised qualification is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and is part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which is overseen by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation.
The course is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to respond to emergencies involving unresponsive adults, children, or infants. It covers how to perform basic life support (BLS) and safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED) across all age groups.
Bookings are for groups only – contact us to discuss dates.
£495.00
Is this course right for me?
This short course is ideal for those who may be required to act quickly and effectively in a life-threatening situation—whether in the workplace or the community.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, it is recommended that learners have a minimum of Level 1 literacy to support their understanding of the course content.
To register, learners must be 16 years of age or older.
If any learner may require additional support, please let the Community Coordinator know prior to attending to session.
- Learners must be at least 16 years old
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
- Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
- Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
- Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
If you wish to check the details of the course, please contact us, we will be happy to provide more detail. You can also find the qualification specification via the Highfield website: Basic Life Support Adults, Children and Infants | Level 3 Award | Highfield
Assessment
This qualification is graded Pass/Fail. Highfield has created assessment paperwork for each component of the assessment, which are each graded pass/fail.
This qualification is assessed by:
- Practical observation
The practical assessment is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment requires learners to demonstrate practical basic life support skills. The practical assessment will be recorded using the practical matrix within the Assessment Pack.
- 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.
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Practical/comfortable clothing for parts of the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
- No additional costs
What are the entry requirements?
- Learners must be at least 16 years old
What will I learn?
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
- Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
- Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
- Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
If you wish to check the details of the course, please contact us, we will be happy to provide more detail. You can also find the qualification specification via the Highfield website: Basic Life Support Adults, Children and Infants | Level 3 Award | Highfield
Assessment
This qualification is graded Pass/Fail. Highfield has created assessment paperwork for each component of the assessment, which are each graded pass/fail.
This qualification is assessed by:
- Practical observation
The practical assessment is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment requires learners to demonstrate practical basic life support skills. The practical assessment will be recorded using the practical matrix within the Assessment Pack.
- 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.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
What can I do next?
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Practical/comfortable clothing for parts of the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Are there any additional costs?
- No additional costs
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