Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW)

Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW)

This course is delivered in line with current guidelines and regulations set down by the European Resuscitation Council and the Health and Safety Executive HSE.

It is designed to ensure it meets the standards required of someone to deal with emergency situations highlighted by a First Aid Needs Risk Assessment.
Delegates will be taught by tutors who have a vast knowledge of first aid from Military, Ambulance, Police and Fire services.

Our tutors deliver the course in a fun and hands-on way to ensure delegates get the best out of it and build their confidence in doing so. When they return back to the workplace you can rest assured they will have the first aid knowledge and skills to ensure the organisation #StayLegalSaveLives when it comes to dealing with a first aid incidents.

Course Duration/Qualification

The course is usually delivered over 3 days (18 hours training) 9am-5pm daily. The course requires six practical assessments and 2 written theory assessments (multiple choice) to achieve the required standard.

The course is complete with a first aid manual per student. At the end of the course students will gain a Level 3 Qualification with Certificate and ID Card (ID Cards are not issued during COVID-19 Pandemic). 

The qualification lasts for 3 years from date of completion and is Ofqual Regulated. It is advised delegates undergo a half day annual refresher course to ensure they stay up to date. The first year annual refresher is 50% off for all Pulse Rate Training Ltd delegates.

Whats Covered

The 3 day course covers the following topics:

• The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider

• Assessing an incident

• Managing an unresponsive casualty

• CPR and defibrillation

• Recovery position

• Heart Attacks

• Stroke

• Choking

• Epilepsy

• Seizures

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Anaphylaxis

• Shock

• Head and spinal injuries

• Chest injuries

• Wounds and bleeding

• Fractures

• Sprains, strains and dislocations

• Minor injuries

• Burns and scalds

• Poisoning

• Eye injuries

Who should attend

The course is designed for those looking to become a first aider in a high risk paid or voluntary setting such as construction, engineering, manufacturing, agriculture etc. The course is for those aged 16+

What course should my staff do?

Having the correct first aid provision in your workplace is not only a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of you and your employees. However, here at Pulse Rate Training Ltd, we know that it can be difficult to determine exactly how many first aiders you need and what type of training they require. 

That’s why we’re delighted to introduce our First Aid Requirements Calculator! Designed to be quick and easy to use, this online assessment tool uses the recently updated HSE regulations to accurately calculate the cover you need in your workplace.

 Simply input a few details about your workplace and the calculator will create a clear, printable report of your organisation’s requirements - ideal for demonstrating that you have completed your first aid needs assessment inline with the current legislation.