First Aid at Work Requalification (Level 3)

In accordance with Appendix 5 & 6 of the H&S (First-Aid) Regulations 1981

Unit 1 covers the following topics:

• roles and responsibilities of a first aider;

  • cross infection;

  • recording incidents & actions;

  • use of available equipment;

• assessing an incident;

• unconscious casualties (including seizure);

• cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

• safe use of an automated external defibrillator;

• choking;

• Wounded and bleeding;

• Shock;

• minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters);

Unit 2 covers the following topics:

• secondary survey;

• injuries to bones, joints and muscles (including spinal injuries);

• suspected head and spinal injuries;

• chest injuries;

• burns and scalds;

• eye injuries;

• sudden poisoning;

• anaphylaxis;

• major illnesses (heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma & diabetes);

• Serious bleeding including:

  • embedded objects;

  • sucking chest wound;

  • amputations;

Successful candidates will be awarded the FRFA Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate valid for 3 years

Accreditation is provided by First Response First Aid Ltd in accordance with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Although it is not a requirement, Ofqual certification can also be provided at an additional charge per person. 

Duration: two-days (12 hours)

Group size: 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor

Assessment method: Activities, test paper, practical assessment

Pre-requisite: Must have completed a First Aid at Work Course

Suggested progression:

• recommended annual refresher training;

• mandatory requalification training every three years ;

• automated external defibrillation training;