Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW)

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Overview

This 3 day First Aid at Work Course will provide sufficient knowledge, understanding and practical skills to administer First Aid. This course is has a practical assessment and a written examination.

During the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW) programme, you will learn:

1. The role and responsibilities of a First Aider
2. Assessing an accident
3. Managing an unresponsive casualty
4. Managing a casualty who is not breathing normally
5. Managing a choking casualty
6. Managing external bleeding
7. Managing minor injuries
8. Conducting a secondary survey
9. Administering first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones
10. Administering first aid to a casualty with muscles and joint
11. Administering first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
12. Administering first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
13. Administering first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
14. Administering first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
15. Administering first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
16. Providing first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness

This programme is suitable for anyone and everyone, however you might find it useful if your have attended a Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work.

This qualification is awarded by HABC.

Level: Advanced+
Prerequisites: 16+
Delivery: Classroom only
Duration: 3 day
Additional Study: None
Assessment: Continual assessment
BPCA Registered CPD points: 21
BASIS Prompt CPD points: 6

After completing the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW) programme, you may wish to study:

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Technical Programmes

Technical Programmes

• Becoming a Technical Inspector and take the Certificated Technical Inspector exam
• Becoming a Field Biologist and take the Certificated Field Biologist exam
• Advanced Technician in Pest Management

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Plus+ Programmes

Plus+ Programmes

• Level 2 Award in Health and Safety
• Manager Essentials

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Delivery

Classroom programme

This is a three-day, classroom-based programme.

9.00 am for coffee, 9.30 am start, 4.30 pm finish. There are no prerequisites for this course.

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Assessments

During the programme, you will be assessed for practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

All study will be achieved during the three-day course. Homework may be given. Bandages can be taken home for practice.

This qualification will have an expiry date of 3 years. An annual refresher is also recommended.

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Fees

The course fee includes tuition, lunch and refreshments, course reference materials and exam entry.

Please note: accommodation is not included in this course.

Cancellation Terms:

Course cancellations will only be accepted on receipt of written instruction and are effective from the date received by the BPCA.

• More than 15 working days prior to Course: No charge 
• 15 working days or less: 100% of fee

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