The QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First aid at Work (RQF) qualification is aimed those looking to undertake the role of an Emergency first aider in the workplace, as outlined in the Health and Safety (First-aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
This qualification has the purpose of supporting a role in the workplace.
Guided learning hours (GLH) = 6
Total Qualification Time (TQT) = 7
The QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First aid at Work (RQF) is the most popular first aid qualification. The Emergency First aid at work qualification is the choice of many employers to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations
The QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is ideal for those employers that need to meet the minimum requirement of first aid regulations - typically those working in shops, offices and other low risk environments.
Learning outcomes Assessment criterion
Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
Identify the need for consent to provide first aid
Be able to assess an incident
Conduct a scene survey
Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
Summon appropriate assistance when necessary
Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Demonstrate CPR using a manikin
Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position
Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
Identify when choking is:
mild
severe
Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
Identify the severity of external bleeding
Demonstrate how to control external bleeding
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock
Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with:
small cuts
grazes
bruises
small splinters
Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds.
Candidates are assessed for this qualification using the following methods:
Multiple-choice question paper
Practical observation
Multiple-Choice Question paper
Each candidate will be assessed for this qualification by the completion of a multiple-choice question paper.
Candidates will be required to score a minimum of 66% correct answers to achieve a pass.
Practical observation
Candidates are required to demonstrate capabilities as a first aider as they would in an emergency situation, therefore, candidates will need to be able to work on the floor; for example, as with CPR.
This qualification is available to those over 16 years. Candidates should be at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent.
Candidates between 14 - 16 years can undertake the qualification, however they should not be relied upon by employers to be a sole emergency first aider.