First Aid at Work
First Aid at Work
First Aid at Work Course – Highfield Level 3 Award (RQF)
This nationally recognised qualification is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and forms part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which is regulated by Ofqual, CCEA Regulation, and Qualifications Wales.
The course is designed to support learners in becoming qualified workplace first aiders. It meets the standards set by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI), making it ideal for organisations that have identified a need for first aid training at this level through their workplace first-aid needs assessment.
£210.00 – £1,680.00
Is this course right for me?
This course is ideal for anyone looking to become a qualified workplace first aider. It provides essential knowledge and practical skills to confidently respond in a wide range of emergency situations.
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a first aider
- Assess incidents quickly and safely
- Recognise signs and symptoms of common injuries and illnesses
- Perform CPR and safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Assist casualties suffering from major injuries and conditions, including chest and spinal injuries, anaphylaxis, and the use of auto-injectors
In line with HSE and HSENI guidance, this qualification is valid for three years from the date of completion. To remain certified, learners must retake the course every three years, with annual refreshers recommended to keep skills up to date.
We recommend that learners are at least 14 years old to take part in this course. However, employers or training providers should carry out an initial assessment to ensure that all participants—regardless of age—are physically able to complete the practical elements of the training.
Learners should also have a basic understanding of English, ideally at Level 1 or above, to confidently complete the written and verbal parts of the assessment.
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:
Emergency First Aid in the Workplace – Unit 1
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the first aider
- Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
- 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 suffering from shock
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
Recognition and Management of Illness in the Workplace – Unit 2
- Be able to conduct a secondary survey
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Be able to provide first aid to casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected poisoning
- Be able to provide first aid to casualty with anaphylaxis
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness
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: First Aid at Work Wales | Level 3 | Highfield
Assessment
This qualification is assessed by:
- Practical assessment
The practical assessment is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment requires learners to demonstrate practical first aid skills. The practical assessment will be recorded using the practical matrix within the Assessment Pack.
- Centre-marked multiple-choice theory assessment
Learners are required to pass a 30-question multiple-choice theory paper. Each unit may be completed separately or when all knowledge has been covered. The assessment can be completed towards the end of each unit or after theory learning has been completed. This does not have to be an end of course assessment. It is recommended that learners have a minimum of 90 seconds per question, therefore for both units, a time of 45 minutes should be provided to learners to complete the theory assessment (or unit 1: 25 minutes /unit 2: 25 minutes).
The multiple-choice assessment is internally assessed by the assessor. In order to pass, learners must achieve at least 70% (21/30) (overall, for both units). Further/oral questioning can be undertaken if learners do not achieve the required pass mark.
- 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
- Please bring proof of identity: photo driving licence, passport, staff or student ID card
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:
Emergency First Aid in the Workplace – Unit 1
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the first aider
- Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
- 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 suffering from shock
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
Recognition and Management of Illness in the Workplace – Unit 2
- Be able to conduct a secondary survey
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Be able to provide first aid to casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected poisoning
- Be able to provide first aid to casualty with anaphylaxis
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness
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: First Aid at Work Wales | Level 3 | Highfield
Assessment
This qualification is assessed by:
- Practical assessment
The practical assessment is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment requires learners to demonstrate practical first aid skills. The practical assessment will be recorded using the practical matrix within the Assessment Pack.
- Centre-marked multiple-choice theory assessment
Learners are required to pass a 30-question multiple-choice theory paper. Each unit may be completed separately or when all knowledge has been covered. The assessment can be completed towards the end of each unit or after theory learning has been completed. This does not have to be an end of course assessment. It is recommended that learners have a minimum of 90 seconds per question, therefore for both units, a time of 45 minutes should be provided to learners to complete the theory assessment (or unit 1: 25 minutes /unit 2: 25 minutes).
The multiple-choice assessment is internally assessed by the assessor. In order to pass, learners must achieve at least 70% (21/30) (overall, for both units). Further/oral questioning can be undertaken if learners do not achieve the required pass mark.
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
- Please bring proof of identity: photo driving licence, passport, staff or student ID card
Are there any additional costs?
- No additional costs
Additional Information
Additional information
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| Course Date: | 8, 29 Apr, 6 May 25, 10, 17, 24 Jun 25, 12, 19, 26 Jun 25, 1, 8, 15 Jul 25, Waiting List, Group Booking |
| Duration: | 3 days |
