The QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is aimed those looking to undertake the role of a 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) = 18
Total Qualification Time (TQT) = 22
Unit one title = Emergency First aid in the Workplace
Unit two title = Recognition and management of illness and injury in the workplace
The QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is for those undertaking the role of a first aider in the workplace. The QNUK Level 3 Award in First aid at Work (RQF) has been developed in conjunction with other AOs and supports employers to meet their requirements under the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981. (NI 1982)
Unit one title = Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
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.
Unit two = Recognition and management of illness and injury in the workplace
Learning outcome Assessment Criterion
Be able to conduct a secondary survey
Identify the information to be collected when gathering a casualty history
Demonstrate how to conduct a head to toe survey
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
Recognise suspected:
Fractures and dislocations
Sprains and strains
Identify how to administer first aid for:
Fractures and dislocations
Sprains and strains
Demonstrate how to apply:
a support sling
an elevated sling
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
Recognise a suspected:
Head injury
Spinal injury
Identify how to administer first aid for a suspected head Injury.
Demonstrate how to administer first aid for a suspected spinal injury.
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
Recognise a suspected:
Flail chest
Penetrating chest injury
Identify how to administer first aid for a:
Flail chest
Penetrating chest injury
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
Identify the factors that affect the severity of burns and scalds
Identify how to administer first aid for burns involving:
Dry heat
Wet heat
Electricity
Chemicals
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
Identify how to administer first aid for eye injuries involving:
Dust
Chemicals
Embedded objects
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
Identify the routes that poisons can take to enter the body
Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty affected by sudden poisoning
Identify sources of information for treating those affected by sudden poisoning
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
Identify common triggers for anaphylaxis
Recognise suspected anaphylaxis
Identify how to administer first aid for a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness
Recognise suspected:
Heart Attack
Stroke
Epileptic seizure
Asthma attack
Diabetic emergency
Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty suffering from:
Heart Attack
Stroke
Epileptic seizure
Asthma attack
Diabetic emergency
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 70% correct answers to achieve a pass.
Practical observation
Candidates are required to demonstrate an ability to provide first aid to a range of casualties 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 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.
There are no other pre-requisites for this qualification.