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First Aid at Work

Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)

Learners taking part in practical First Aid at Work training at DTMK Training Services

Ofqual Regulated

Year Certification

Day Course

(blended learning available)

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First Aid at Work in Milton Keynes

First Aid at Work (RQF): 6–8 Oct 2026
Starts Oct 6
235 British pounds
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The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to ensure that employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. Having appropriate first aid provision is not only a legal duty but also an essential safeguard for the wellbeing of staff.

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a workplace first aider. Successful candidates will gain the knowledge and practical skills to:

Manage a wide variety of injuries and medical emergencies in the workplace
Provide safe, prompt and effective first aid in both minor and major incidents
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of a workplace first aider

As a regulated qualification, employers booking this course for their staff can be confident that they are meeting their legal responsibilities for providing high-quality first aid training, without the need for additional due diligence checks.

This qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:

The Resuscitation Council (UK)
A distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care

This QA qualification is:

Designed for those who deal with first aid at work, enabling them to act as workplace first aiders under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
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

By the end of the course, learners will have attained the knowledge, confidence and practical competencies required to carry out the duties of a workplace first aider effectively.

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What is covered

Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
CPR and safe use of an AED
Managing an unresponsive casualty
Recovery position
Choking
Burns and scalds
Wounds, bleeding and shock
Broken bones, fractures and dislocations
Seizures and epilepsy
Anaphylaxis
Asthma
Stroke
Heart attack
Minor injuries

The qualification content is based on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements for First Aid at Work training.

Reference Books

You will receive an up to date reference guide on the day of your course. This is yours to keep and use as a trusted reference throughout your qualification and beyond.

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Catastrophic Bleeding

DTMK Training Services includes catastrophic bleeding training as standard within our First Aid at Work courses.

Learners receive practical training in recognising and managing life-threatening bleeding, including wound packing and the use of improvised and manufactured tourniquets.

This provides learners with additional practical skills to respond to severe bleeding emergencies alongside the comprehensive First Aid at Work qualification content.

Intended audience

This qualification is for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide help to people in a range of first aid situations.

Entry requirements

Learners must be at least 14 years old on the first day of the 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.

Other course requirements

Due to the practical nature of this course, Learners should wear appropriate clothing and footwear, e.g. trousers and flat footwear.

Requalification requirements

This qualification is valid for a period of 3 years. The Learner needs to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.

It is possible to reduce GLH when requalifying and attend a 12-hour FAW requalifying course if Learners produce their current or previous, recently expired (within one month), FAW certificate. The certificate should be in a format as accepted by the HSE. Requalification training should be delivered in no less than 12 hours (2 days) excluding breaks.

We also recommend learners complete annual refreshers to maintain their basic skills and keep up to date with any changes to first aid procedures

Key Qualification Information

Qualification number: 603/2384/X

Operational start date: 1 Oct 2017

Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 18 (minimum 3 days)

Total Qualification Time (TQT): 22

Credit value: 2

Number of units: 2 mandatory units

Assessment methods:

• Theory assessment/multiple choice question paper: 1 x 15 question paper (minimum score 11)

1 x 25 question paper (minimum score 18)

• Practical assessment – 7 completed throughout the course

Learners must complete all assessments in the unit successfully within the registration period to achieve the qualification. The maximum period to achieve this qualification, including any referrals is 10 weeks.