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The QNUK Level 3 Award in First aid (Annual Refresher) (RQF) qualification is aimed those who have completed a workplace first aider as outlined in the Health and Safety (First-aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982, and who are refreshing their knowledge and skills as outlined in the above legislation.
This qualification has the purpose of supporting a role in the workplace.
Guided learning hours (GLH) = 3
Total Qualification Time (TQT) = 3
The QNUK Level 3 Award in First aid (Annual Refresher) (RQF) qualification is for those that hold a current First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, who are in need of an annual refresher as recommended in the Health and Safety (First aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
Please note, this qualification is intended to ensure candidates maintain their skills during their qualification period. This is not a re-qualification, qualification.
Learning outcomes Assessment criterion
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
Administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure
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
Candidates are assessed for this qualification using the following methods:
Practical observation
Candidates are required to demonstrate capabilities in performing Basic life Support 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 aimed at those over 16 who are able to undertake the responsibilities associated with being a workplace emergency first aider.
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.
It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
Attendees will be required to demonstrate first aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so.
