First Aid a Work Level 3 Blended Part Two

First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) blended part 2 for those who have completed the online part.( Part One ) First Aid at Work Level 3 qualification (FAW) is ideal for most businesses whose risk assessment has identified that they require a fully trained first aider for their workplace. All courses are delivered, evaluated and quality assured to meet the new guidelines set out by the HSE in October 2017 and meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work (First Aid) regulations 1981 and subsequent 2017 changes.

You can now become a fully qualified First Aider in the workplace, with two days of classroom training after completing this part 2 course and the online course. Reduce your training and travel costs by using our engaging, blended online video-based course. Learn at your pace, one to one with your instructor at a time that suits you.

This is a 2 day day course of 6 hours each day. Having completed the onine part, now enjoy the practical element with a qualified instructor

Who is suitable for this course?

• Factories

• Manufacturing

• Construction and Building

• Distribution

• Forestry (see also our FAW Forestry course)

• High-risk businesses

• Agriculture

• Sports

• Outdoor Pursuits and Exploring

• Any workplace where a higher level of training is required

What can you expect to learn ?

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider

• 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider

• 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others

• 1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid

2. Be able to assess an incident

• 2.1 Conduct a scene survey

• 2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty

• 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary

3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty

• 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin

• 3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position

• 3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position

• 3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking

• 4.1 Identify when choking is: - mild-severe

• 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking

5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding

• 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding

• 5.2 Demonstrate control of external bleeding

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock

• 6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock
  6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries

• 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: - small cuts - grazes - bruises - small splinters

• 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

Unit 2: Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace

1. Be able to conduct a secondary survey

• 1.1 Identify the information to be collected when gathering a casualty history

• 1.2 Demonstrate how to conduct a head to toe survey

2. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints

• 2.1 Recognise suspected fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains

• 2.2 Identify how to administer first aid for fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains

• 2.3 Demonstrate how to apply a support sling and an elevated sling

3. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries

• 3.1 Recognise a suspected head injury and spinal injury

• 3.2 Identify how to administer first aid for a suspected head injury

• 3.3 Demonstrate how to administer first aid for a suspected spinal injury

4. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injury

• 4.1 Recognise a suspected: Flail chest / penetrating chest injury

• 4.2 Identify how to administer first aid for a Flail chest / penetrating chest injury

5. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scolds

• 5.1 Identify the factors that affect the severity of burns and scalds

• 5.2 Identify how to administer first aid for burns involving: dry heat/wet heat/electricity/chemicals

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury

• 6.1 Identify how to administer first aid for eye injuries involving: Dust/chemicals/embedded objects

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning

• 7.1 Identify the routes that poisons can take to enter the body

• 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty affected by sudden poisoning

• 7.3 Identify sources of information for treating those affected by sudden poisoning

What does it cost ?

This two day part 2 course cost £80 per person. This includes the certificate and access to free updates and online training videos , even after completion you will have login details and complete access to any training up dates.

More than one of you ?

Then we can offer block booking discounts depending on the number of people required to take the course.

4 to 6 people £75 per person.

6 to 12 people £70 per person.

Note: Prices shown are for the practical part 2 element only.

Minimum age 14yrs