Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (RQF)

course/Award information

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (RQF) is designed for people who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide basic life support (BLS) when dealing with an emergency situation which may also involve using a defibrillator (AED).

The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and a distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care.

Successful Learners will develop the practical competencies needed to provide BLS and automated external defibrillation to a casualty.

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First Aid at Work Annual Refresher (RQF)

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Glasgow Wed 18 Nov 2026 1:30pm-4:30pm £57 Book Now

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

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Glasgow Thu 19 Nov 2026 9:30am-4:30pm, Fri 20 Nov 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £160 Book Now

First Aid at Work (RQF) (3 Day)

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Glasgow Mon 26 Oct 2026 9:30am-4:30pm, Tue 27 Oct 2026 9:30am-4:30pm, Wed 28 Oct 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £207 Book Now
Glasgow Wed 09 Dec 2026 9:30am-4:30pm, Thu 10 Dec 2026 9:30am-4:30pm, Fri 11 Dec 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £207 Book Now

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

Location Dates Price
Glasgow Mon 26 Oct 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £88 Book Now
Glasgow Thu 19 Nov 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £88 Book Now
Glasgow Wed 09 Dec 2026 9:30am-4:30pm £88 Book Now

REGULATORS:
Ofqual regulated

PRE REQUISITES:
Be 14 years of age or older

VALIDITY OF AWARD:
3 years

LENGTH OF COURSE:
2.5 hours

COURSE CONTENT:

This qualification covers:

  • Conducting a scene survey
  • Conducting a primary survey on a casualty Identifying when to administer CPR
  • Demonstrating CPR using an adult manikin
  • Demonstrating safe use of an AED
    Considerations when administering CPR
    and using an AED
  • When to place a casualty in the recovery
    position
  • How to place a casualty in the recovery
    position
  • Continually monitoring breathing whilst in
    the recovery position


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: 

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

  • Adult CPR and safe use of an AED
  • CPR and AED considerations
  • Unconscious casualty 

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.

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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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