Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work 18 Hour (VTQ)

First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) qualification (FAW) is ideal for most businesses whose risk assessment has identified that they require a fully trained first aider for their workplace. All courses are delivered, evaluated and quality assured to meet the new guidelines and meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work (First Aid) regulations 1981 and subsequent including the 1st October 2017 changes.

The SIA will accept this training certificate for those seeking employment in the door supervision and security guard sector. 

All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 as per the HSE requirements. Our Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQ) are fully recognised by the HSE as Trade Body Qualifications.

This course must be at least 18 contact hours and run over a minimum of 3 days and the certificate is valid for 3 years. To renew you need to attend a 12 contact hour 2 days FAW requalification Course. 

The HSE strongly recommend that all first aiders complete an annual first aid refresher course and we offer a further course that meets this requirement.

Please be advised that the classroom course has a minimum age requirement of 16.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a Certificate.

3-day course, Low trainer to learner ratio. Theory and Practical based learning.

 At our central Southend-on-Sea Training Centre. 

• 1 minute walk from the High Street
• 1 Minute walk from Southend Bus Station
• 2 minutes walk from Southend Central [C2C Station]
• 4 Minutes Walk from Southend Victoria [Greater Anglia Station]
• Public Car Park opposite the Training Centre [Tylers Avenue and York Road Car Park]

Unit 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (credit can be given in some cases if already completed recently)

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider 

• 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider 
• 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others 
• 1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid 

2. Be able to assess an incident 

• 2.1 Conduct a scene survey 
• 2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty 
• 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary 

3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty 

• 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 
• 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin 
• 3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
• 3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position 
• 3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking 

• 4.1 Identify when choking is: - mild-severe
• 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking 

5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding 

• 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding 
• 5.2 Demonstrate control of external bleeding 

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock 

• 6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock 
  6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock 

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries 

• 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: - small cuts - grazes - bruises - small splinters 
• 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

Unit 2: Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace

1. Be able to conduct a secondary survey

• 1.1 Identify the information to be collected when gathering a casualty history
• 1.2 Demonstrate how to conduct a head to toe survey

2. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints

• 2.1 Recognise suspected fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
• 2.2 Identify how to administer first aid for fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
• 2.3 Demonstrate how to apply a support sling and an elevated sling

3. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries

• 3.1 Recognise a suspected head injury and spinal injury
• 3.2 Identify how to administer first aid for a suspected head injury
• 3.3 Demonstrate how to administer first aid for a suspected spinal injury

4. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injury

• 4.1 Recognise a suspected: Flail chest / penetrating chest injury
• 4.2 Identify how to administer first aid for a Flail chest / penetrating chest injury 

5. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scolds

• 5.1 Identify the factors that affect the severity of burns and scalds
• 5.2 Identify how to administer first aid for burns involving: dry heat/wet heat/electricity/chemicals

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury

• 6.1 Identify how to administer first aid for eye injuries involving: Dust/chemicals/embedded objects

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning

• 7.1 Identify the routes that poisons can take to enter the body
• 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty affected by sudden poisoning
• 7.3 Identify sources of information for treating those affected by sudden poisoning

First Aid at Work (3-Day) is an Entry level qualification and requires no previous knowledge. Students must be willing to attend the full course and have the enthusiasm to get the most out of it.

Learners must;

•  Be 16 Years old
• Have adequate numeracy and literacy skills to under take the assessments.

The certificate is valid for 3 years. After 3 years the qualification can be re-validated on a 2-day course.

At Paramount Medical Training, we believe that everyone should have access to life-saving training. That’s why we offer group discounts for organisations and teams looking to train together. Whether you are a business, school, or community group, we can tailor a package that meets your needs and budget. Contact us for more details!

Our instructors at Paramount Medical Training are highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in emergency care and CPR training. They are passionate about teaching and committed to providing you with the highest quality education. You will learn from the best in the industry, ensuring you have the skills and knowledge to respond effectively in emergencies.