The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain knowledge and practical competencies required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations. The Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work is aimed at learners already working or preparing to work in industry. The qualification is delivered as a three-day programme of training and assessment for learners to allow them to be first aiders in the workplace. Theoretical input is backed up by practical exercises and it is important that candidates participate actively if they are to generate the confidence that the course is designed to impart.
A First Aid Manual will be provided.

The course covers the syllabus approved by the Health and Safety Executive, and includes:

Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
Be able to assess an emergency situation safely.
Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty.
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking.
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding.
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock.
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries.
Be able to conduct a secondary survey.
Provide first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints.
Provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries.
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries.
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds.
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury.
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected poisoning.
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis.
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with a suspected major illness