This 3 day Qualsafe accredited course provides comprehensive training designed to equip employees with essential first aid skills tailored for high risk working environments (warehouses, building sites) ensuring employer compliance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
3 Days
Qualsafe Awards
3 Year Certificate
Max Group: 12
Who is this training for?
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, specifically designed for those who are appointed to act as a first aider in their workplace. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide first aid in voluntary and community activities.
What is covered?
Over a 3 day period, candidates will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of first aid situations, including assessing an incident, managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, heart attacks, choking, shock, head and spinal injuries, fractures, anaphylaxis and more.
Pre-Course Preparation
Pre-Course Preparation Instructions are sent by email on confirmation of booking. You will receive a course manual at least 2 weeks prior to course date.
Course Programme
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Certification and Accreditation
Candidates are continually assessed throughout the course and will required to gain a pass mark on two multi-choice assessments.
Those who successfully pass this course will receive a Qualsafe certificate that is valid for 3 years.
This course is based on the Ofqual regulation qualification units in Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work and Level 3 Recognition and Management of Injury or Illness in the Workplace. Those who successfully complete this course will be compliant with the minimum guided learning hours in accordance with the Skills for Health Assessment Principles for First Aid qualifications.
What is covered?
On this course, candidates will learn how to take action in an emergency, how to perform basic life support (including the use of an automated defibrillator), dealing with shock, major illnesses, fractures and bleeding.
Candidates will gain underpinning knowledge and practical skills in:
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Yes, we offer flexible online training with interactive videos, quizzes, and virtual simulations. These self-paced courses are ideal for individuals and organisations.
First Aid at Work is a 3-day course designed for high-risk environments like warehouses or construction. Emergency First Aid at Work is a shorter 1-day course suitable for low-risk workplaces such as offices.
Yes, we provide on-site training tailored to your team and working environment, helping minimise disruption and improve learning relevance.
We offer refresher and renewal courses to help keep your qualifications valid and compliant. You can find and book them on our website.
Blended learning combines online theory modules with face-to-face practical sessions, giving you the flexibility of remote learning with essential hands-on experience.
Yes, our courses are fully accredited and meet national training standards. Most are CPD-certified, CSTF-compliant, and where applicable, follow guidelines set by the Resuscitation Council UK (Resus Council) to ensure up-to-date clinical relevance.
Our trainers are experienced healthcare professionals actively working in the field. They bring real-world insights into every course.
Yes, we offer post-training support to help you apply your new skills confidently. Our team is always available to assist with follow-up questions or guidance.
Our team is happy to advise you. Whether you’re booking as an individual or on behalf of a business, we’ll guide you to the most suitable course based on your needs.
Yes, we primarily serve Cheshire and surrounding areas with both in-person and on-site training. Many of our clients are based in Chester, Crewe, Warrington, Ellesmere Port, Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Nantwich, Sandbach, Macclesfield, Congleton, and Knutsford. We also extend our services to neighbouring areas including Wirral, Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales (including Wrexham and Flintshire), Staffordshire (including Stoke-on-Trent), and parts of Shropshire and Merseyside.
Primary Care Training Services reserves the right to determine whether a candidate may transfer to a later available course.