First Aid at Work

This course is suitable for people aged 14+ who might need to provide first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work. It is ideal for organisations whose first aid needs assessment has identified a requirement for someone to hold a current First Aid at Work qualification. It gives learners the skills and confidence to respond to a range of accidents and first aid emergencies they could encounter in the workplace.

Delivered in a classroom setting, Black Onyx Academy’s Level 3 First Aid at work course offers a comprehensive blend of theory, practical, and hands-on learning. This immersive approach equips students with the skills and confidence needed to effectively apply First Aid.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded the Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) certificate, which is valid for 3 years. This certification is widely recognised and ensures that learners are fully qualified to perform essential first aid duties in emergency situations.

This qualification is designed for individuals who are required to act as workplace first aiders. It provides learners with the knowledge, skills and practical confidence to respond to a wide range of first aid emergencies in low-risk and high-risk work environments. The course meets Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and is fully accredited by Highfield Qualifications.

Course Content Includes:

• Role and responsibilities of the first aider
• Assessing an incident and prioritising treatment
• Conducting a primary survey and patient assessment
• CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use
• Unconscious casualty management and recovery positioning
• Choking, airway obstruction and respiratory emergencies
• Seizures and diabetic emergencies
• Shock, bleeding control and wound management
• Burns, scalds and soft tissue injuries
• Musculoskeletal injuries (fractures, sprains, strains and dislocations)
• Chest, spinal, head and internal injuries
• Managing catastrophic bleeding (tourniquets and haemostatic dressings)
• Record keeping and reporting requirements

Assessment
Assessment is completed through:

• Practical demonstrations to show application of skills
• Scenario-based first aid situations
• Multiple-choice knowledge tests

Certification
Successful learners receive the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work, valid for 3 years. Requalification is required before the certificate expiry date.

Duration

• Standard course: 3 days (18 hours) classroom-based
• Annual refresher training is recommended to maintain skill confidence

Suitable For

• Workplace first aiders in any organisation
• Staff in roles involving public interaction
• Security personnel and emergency response teams
• High-risk job roles (construction, manufacturing, industrial sites)

Professional Standards
Training meets:

• Highfield Qualifications assessment requirements
• Resuscitation Council UK CPR & AED guidelines
• Health & Safety Executive (HSE) first aid standards