Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Annual Refresher) (RQF)
Meets HSE Recommendations
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Recommended Annually until first aid requalification training is required
3
Hour Course
Did you know that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines state that employers should ensure their first aiders remain competent to perform their role? It is strongly recommended that workplace first aiders undertake annual refresher training to maintain their skills and confidence.
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The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Annual Refresher) (RQF) has been specifically designed to allow qualified first aiders to update their knowledge and practise essential first aid skills every year until their full requalification training is required.
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Successful candidates will:
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Refresh their knowledge of core first aid principles
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Practise the safe, prompt and effective administration of first aid in realistic scenarios
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Reinforce their understanding of the role and responsibilities of a workplace first aider
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Regain confidence in dealing with emergency situations in the workplace
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This qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:
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The Resuscitation Council (UK)
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A distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care
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This QA qualification is:
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For people who deal with first aid at work, enabling them to refresh their skills and knowledge as workplace first aiders under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
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Based on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) training standard for the delivery of First Aid at Work (FAW) courses under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
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By the end of the course, learners will have renewed confidence and practical competence to continue carrying out their role as a workplace first aider effectively.
What is covered
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Assessing an incident
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Managing an unresponsive casualty
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Recovery Position
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CPR and defibrillation
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Choking
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Seizures
Intended audience
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This qualification is predominantly for qualified first aiders who have a specific interest or a responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to be able to provide first aid to people they are caring for when dealing with an emergency.
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Entry requirements
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Learners must hold a First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification. Learners must be at least 14 years old on the first day of training and be able to perform practical tasks at floor level. There are no other formal entry requirements, but we strongly recommend that Learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
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Other course requirements
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Due to the practical nature of this course, Learners should wear appropriate clothing and footwear, e.g. trousers and flat footwear.
Requalification requirements
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This qualification is valid for 1 year. The Learner should retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date.
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The Learner should retake their primary first aid at work qualification before the 3-year expiry date to maintain the sequence of training recommendations issued by the Health and Safety Executive
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Key Qualification Information
Qualification number: 603/3154/9
Operational start date: 26 April 2018
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 3
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 4
Credit value: 1 mandatory unit
Number of units: 1
Assessment methods:
Practical assessment – 3 completed throughout the course
Learners must complete all assessments successfully within the registration period to achieve the qualification. The maximum period to achieve this qualification including any referrals is 3 weeks.