Level 3 First Aid at Work (3 Days)

Comprehensive three-day workplace first aid qualification for medium to high risk environments, fully compliant with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Overview

Our three day First Aid at Work (FAW) course is a thorough workplace first aid qualification that meets the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to recognise and respond to medical emergencies in both low and high risk workplaces, from offices and hospitality to construction, manufacturing and warehouses.

More detail

This course builds on the 1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work programme by covering a wider range of injuries and illnesses, plus more in-depth practice and scenarios. Over three days you’ll develop the confidence to assess incidents, provide life-saving interventions and manage more complex situations until professional help arrives. On successful completion, you’ll receive a nationally recognised First Aid at Work certificate, valid for 3 years and accepted across the UK.

Course syllabus

Module 1: Emergency Response

First aider roles and responsibilities
Clarifies the legal duties and responsibilities of a workplace first aider, including acting safely and within the scope of training.
Assessing incidents safely
Shows how to approach and assess an incident scene, identify hazards and protect yourself and others before giving first aid.
Calling for help and managing the scene
Explains when and how to call emergency services, what information to provide and how to manage the scene while waiting for help.
Primary and secondary survey (DR ABC)
Covers structured checks of airway, breathing and circulation, plus secondary assessment to identify further injuries or illness.
Recording and reporting incidents
Shows how to record and report workplace incidents correctly in line with company procedures and legal requirements.

Module 2: CPR & AED

Adult CPR
Practise high-quality adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation in line with current Resuscitation Council guidelines.
Using an AED
Gain hands-on experience using an Automated External Defibrillator to support a casualty in cardiac arrest.
Managing resuscitation difficulties
Learn how to deal with common challenges during CPR and make safe decisions under pressure.

Module 3: Recovery Position

Placing a casualty in the recovery position
Practise placing an unresponsive but breathing casualty into the recovery position safely and effectively.
Ongoing monitoring
Understand how to monitor breathing and responsiveness and when to change position or escalate for further help.
Scenario-based practice
Apply recovery-position skills in realistic scenarios to build confidence in real-world situations.

Module 4: Wound Care & Bleeding

Managing life-threatening bleeding
Learn techniques to control severe external bleeding and reduce the risk of shock.
Bandaging and dressings
Develop practical skills in applying a range of bandages and dressings to support and protect injuries.
Burns, scalds and minor injuries
Covers treatment of burns, scalds, splinters, bruises and minor wounds using appropriate first aid methods.
Scenario-based wound care
Use realistic scenarios to practise assessing and treating a variety of wounds and bleeding emergencies.

Module 5: Medical Emergencies

Circulatory and neurological emergencies
Recognise and respond to heart attacks, strokes, shock, fainting and seizures in the workplace.
Breathing and allergy-related conditions
Covers asthma attacks, anaphylaxis and other breathing difficulties, including when to use medication and when to call 999.
Illnesses such as diabetes, meningitis and sepsis
Helps you spot key warning signs and provide appropriate first aid support while waiting for advanced care.
Responding to complex medical conditions
Brings together learning to handle more complex or combined medical emergencies confidently.

Module 6: Airway & Breathing Problems, Burns & Scalds

Airway and breathing emergencies
Explores choking, drowning and other airway or breathing problems and how to respond effectively.
Respiratory system issues
Builds understanding of how breathing problems develop and how first aid can support a casualty while awaiting advanced help.
Practical choking drills
Use manikins and choking vests to practise back blows, abdominal thrusts and other techniques safely.
Chemical and electrical burns
Shows how to recognise different types of burns, assess severity and provide the correct first aid treatment.

Obtaining your certificate

On successful completion of the three-day course and assessments, delegates receive a nationally recognised Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate, valid for 3 years and accepted across the UK as evidence of full workplace first aider training.

Assessment

Assessment is through practical observation of first aid skills and written multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Who is it for

Designed for appointed first aiders in medium to high risk workplaces such as construction, manufacturing, warehouses, large offices and hospitality, as well as anyone who needs a thorough, full First Aid at Work qualification.