Emergency First Aid at Work

course/Award information

The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, to provide first aid in a range of emergency first aid situations.

It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide basic first aid in voluntary and community activities. During this 1 day course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries

First Aid at Work Annual Refresher (RQF)

Location Dates Price
Glasgow Mon 26 Jan 2026 9am-12pm £55 Book Now
Glasgow Wed 11 Mar 2026 1:30pm-4:30pm £55 Book Now
Glasgow Mon 18 May 2026 9am-12pm £55 Book Now

First Aid at Work Requalifying (RQF) (2 Day)

Location Dates Price
Glasgow Tue 27 Jan 2026 9:30am-4:30pm, Wed 28 Jan 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £155 Book Now
Glasgow Thu 12 Mar 2026 9:30am-4:30pm, Fri 13 Mar 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £155 Book Now
Glasgow Tue 19 May 2026 9:30am-4:30pm, Wed 20 May 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £155 Book Now

First Aid at Work (RQF) (3 Day)

Location Dates Price
Glasgow Mon 02 Feb 2026 9:30am-4:30pm, Tue 03 Feb 2026 9:30am-4:30pm, Wed 04 Feb 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £200 Book Now
Glasgow Wed 15 Apr 2026 9:30am-4:30pm, Thu 16 Apr 2026 9:30am-4:30pm, Fri 17 Apr 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £200 Book Now

Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) (1 Day)

Location Dates Price
Glasgow Tue 27 Jan 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £85 Book Now
Glasgow Mon 02 Feb 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £85 Book Now
Glasgow Thu 12 Mar 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £85 Book Now
Glasgow Wed 15 Apr 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £85 Book Now
Glasgow Tue 19 May 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £85 Book Now

REGULATORS:
Ofqual regulated

PRE REQUISITES:
Be 14 years of age

VALIDITY OF AWARD:
This qualification is valid for 3 years.

LENGTH OF COURSE:
1 Day

COURSE CONTENT:
This qualification covers:

  • The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
  • Assessing an emergency situation
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty
  • CPR and defibrillation
  • Recovery Position
  • Choking
  • Seizures
  • Shock
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Minor Injuries
    • Cuts, grazes and bruises
    • Minor burns and scalds


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

  • Demonstrate CPR and safe use of an AED  
  • Demonstrate ability to administer first aid on a choking casualty
  • Demonstrate ability to carry out first aid on an unconscious casualty 
  • Demonstrate ability to manage wounds, bleeding and shock, plus optional extra – catastrophic bleeding  
  • Complete a multiple choice question paper with a pass mark of 11/15 

HOW MANY FIRST AIDERS DO I NEED

At my workplace or school?

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If you are unsure of how many people to train and deploy as first aiders for your workplace or school, then don’t worry.

You can use our first aid requirements calculator to help you understand your specific requirements.  The calculator is a guide and doesn’t replace the need to conduct a full ‘first aid requirements risk assessment’.

We thrive on helping remove the stress of your legal responsibility to ensure there are suitable arrangements in place for all staff or visitors should someone become ill or injured.

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

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