QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (UC01U28D)


Course overview

This is a QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at work taught over one day.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work which is valid for three years.

This is an interactive course where you will be expected to participate in the exercises used to administer first aid. Please do not be put off if you have a disability that makes some of the activities difficult. The tutor will endeavour to ensure that any disability does not prohibit participation.

Each learner will work independently with their own equipment during the course, there will be NO sharing of equipment.
Where Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.
When Saturday, 09:30am - 5:30pm on 26th March 2022 for 1 day.
Cost The full fee is £100.00.

What you already need to know

No previous experience needed

What you will learn

How you will learn it

Through a variety of teaching methods including group work, presentation and demonstration, discussion and practical skills application.

You will be assessed during the course on your practical skills and at the end of the course there is a short multiple choice paper to complete and pass. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work which is valid for three years.

Bring to the first session

AS THIS IS A REGULATED QUALSAFE AWARD COURSE, COULD YOU PLEASE BRING ONE FORM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ID WITH YOU.
Bring paper, pen and a clipboard or something to lean on, and wear comfortable clothing.
Please note this course requires a demonstration of competency in administering Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) which involves kneeling on the floor. You may choose to bring a mat / cushion with you. If you are unable to kneel, please inform the tutor who will endeavour to ensure that any disability does not prohibit participation.

** Please bring a packed lunch as food is not provided at the venue.** Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for purchase during breaks.**

Extra study or practice

To consolidate the teaching and learning during the course, there is an expectation that you complete at least 2 hours of post course reading with provided materials.

How to enrol

You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on 01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.

Previous students say

"increased confidence, developed new skills"
"It is useful to have this knowledge updated regularly. I am fortunate that I have never needed it, but I feel more confident that I could do it if I had to."
"Mark was so interesting, he had lots of real life stories to tell us that made it easier to relate to possible situations."

Additional Course Information


Specific Covid Considerations:
In the event of restrictions being reintroduced and if the class is remaining in the venue, you will be informed of further safety measures. If the lessons cannot take place because the tutor has to isolate or in the event of government-imposed restrictions or lockdowns, every effort will be made to reschedule the missed classes. If it is not possible to continue the course in the venue it will be continued online. If this is not possible we will refund the outstanding lessons.

To ensure Safe Practice during practical sessions:

You must not attend the class if you show signs or symptoms of Covid-19, are awaiting results of a PCR Covid test, have been in close contact with a Covid-19 patient within 14 days or anyone who has been advised to self isolate for any reason. Please inform the ACRES' office, who will advise the tutor.

All tutors, students and visitors are encouraged to participate in rapid lateral flow testing in the interest of everybody's safety, however, this is not a mandatory requirement. Test kits are readily available locally or from the gov website.

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

Future steps beyond ACRES

Find out about other courses with the National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.

Further information

Your tutor will be happy to share information about their future courses with you.
For details on all courses, see the ACRES website and digital brochure.

Website www.acreslearning.org.uk
Tel 01825 761820
Email adultlearning@acres.org.uk