HABC Level 3 First Aid at Work

Course details

HABC are recognised by Ofqual, Welsh Government, CCEA and SQA to award accredited Food Safety, Health and Safety, HACCP, First Aid, Licensing, Security (SIA), Fire Safety and Teaching qualifications in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Qualification Details:

The HABC Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF) has been accredited by the regulators of England and Wales (ofqual and the Welsh Government) and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

Qualification Overview:

The qualification is designed for those learners already working or preparing to work in industry and that have been identified within the company’s risk assessment of First Aid. The recommended duration of the course for this qualification is 3 days; however the course duration may be increased to meet additional learning needs if required, but not reduced.

Topics covered include: the roles and responsibilities of the First Aider; assessing an incident, recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness, assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness, chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis. The qualification is assessed via on-going oral questioning and practical demonstration.

Entry Requirements:

Learners are required to be 16 years of age prior to certification. It is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy.

Qualification Structure?

This qualification consists of two mandatory units, which learners must complete successfully in order to achieve the qualification:

• Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
• Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace.