Training Courses
First Aid at Work - Level 3
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Target Group:
The FAQ Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work is designed for learners intending to act as a First Aider in the workplace.
Course Aims:
This qualification will enable the holder of this qualification to deal competently and confidently as a first aid trained member of staff in the workplace.
Intended Impact:
The First Aid at Work – Level 3 course will cover:
Understanding the role and responsibility of a first aider
Incident and casualty assessment
Recognition and management of the unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally including seizures
Recognition and management of the unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
Recognition and management of a choking casualty
Recognition and treatment of hypovolemic Shock
External bleeding: types, severity, control and treatment.
Recognition and first aid treatment of Minor injuries
Recognition and first aid treatment of Anaphylaxis incl. Adrenaline Auto-Injector pen training
Secondary survey: how to conduct a head to toe survey, gather information and handover to a healthcare professional
Recognition and first aid treatment of injured muscles and bones (including spinal and head injuries)
Recognition and first aid treatment of Chest and eye injuries
Recognition and first aid treatment of Burns, scalds and poisons
Recognition and first aid treatment of; Asthma, Stroke, Heart attack, Epilepsy and Diabetes
Prerequisites:
The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service Training and Community Response Services Identification requirements are applicable to all accredited First Aid courses delivered by the ATCoRS.
The ATCoRS has a responsibility to confirm the identity of each learner as part of the course registration process. This means ensuring that each learner’s identification is checked and that the type of identification provided by each learner is recorded.
The following would be permitted proof of a learner’s Identity:
A valid passport (any nationality)
A signed UK photo card driving licence
Valid warrant card issued by HM Forces or the Police
Other photographic ID card, e.g. student ID card, travel card
UK biometric residence permit.
Course registration is 08:45-09:00. If learners are 15 minutes late, they may still be able to join the course but at the Tutor’s discretion and the Learner will be required to make up any missed learning time on that day. If over 15 minutes late, the Learner will need to rebook for an alternative day.
Your course is due to finish at 17:00, however please bear with us, the course may over run due to extra cleaning and additional learner needs.
This qualification is valid for 3 years from the date the certificate is issued at which time learners would be required to re-attend the training.
Please note that if an Isle of Wight Council staff member attends this course but doesn’t achieve the certificate, their service area will be charged the full cost of attendance.
Notes:
Please ensure that you wear comfortable clothing as you will be required to work on the floor. With this in mind, could we also ask that clothing is suitable for a training environment. If you work with animals, please also ensure that you do not bring animal hair into the training environment on your clothing to reduce the risk of a reaction to those with allergies.
Isle of Wight Council employees should book via the Learning Hub. External delegates can book by completing the online application form
Course Trainer:
The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service Training and Community Response Services
This course will take place over a series of dates, all dates between 25 November 2024 and 27 November 2024 must be attended
Start Date: 25 November 2024 Time: 9:15am
End Date: 27 November 2024 Time: 5:30pm
Start Date: 26 November 2024 Time: 9:15am
End Date: 27 November 2024 Time: 5:30pm
Date: 27 November 2024 Time: 9:15am - 5:30pm
This course will take place over a series of dates, all dates between 11 March 2025 and 13 March 2025 must be attended
Date: 11 March 2025 Time: 9:15am - 5:30pm
Date: 12 March 2025 Time: 9:15am - 5:30pm
Date: 13 March 2025 Time: 9:15am - 5:30pm
This course will take place over a series of dates, all dates between 02 July 2025 and 04 July 2025 must be attended
Date: 02 July 2025 Time: 9:15am - 5:30pm
Date: 03 July 2025 Time: 9:15am - 5:30pm
Date: 04 July 2025 Time: 9:15am - 5:30pm
This course will take place over a series of dates, all dates between 03 November 2025 and 05 November 2025 must be attended
Date: 03 November 2025 Time: 9:15am - 5:30pm
Date: 04 November 2025 Time: 9:15am - 5:30pm
Date: 05 November 2025 Time: 9:15am - 5:30pm
This course will take place over a series of dates, all dates between 10 March 2026 and 12 March 2026 must be attended
Date: 10 March 2026 Time: 9:15am - 5:30pm
Date: 11 March 2026 Time: 9:15am - 5:30pm
Date: 12 March 2026 Time: 9:15am - 5:30pm
Venue:
The Learning Centre, Westridge, Brading Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1QS
Cost:
Attendance Charges:
*Price includes VAT, manual, and an accredited Ofsted Approved Qualification
Full Cost - Schools, Non-Subscribing Early Years Providers, Partner Agencies, Additional Places for Short Breaks Providers, and Social Care Agencies £60.00
30% Reduction of Full Cost - Registered Charities, and Contracted ASC Providers £42.00
Fully Funded - Subscribing Early Years Providers and Childminders, Isle of Wight Council Staff, and IWC Foster Carers