QNUK LevelĀ 3 Award In
First Aid at Work (RQF)
Qualification number: 603/2453/3
Guided learning hours: 18 but 12 for those completing a requalification
Total Qualification time: 22
Credit value: 3
Validity: 3 years
Who is this for? This qualification is for those undertaking the role of a first aider in the workplace. The QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) has been developed in conjunction with other AOs and supports employers to meet their requirements under the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981. (NI 1982)
Pre-Requisites:
This qualification is available to those over 16 years.
Due to the language of the assessment, it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to understand the assessment and to undertake the recommended assessment methods.
Attendees will be required to demonstrate first aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so.
Progression route: Learners may progress onto the following qualifications:
- QNUK Level 3 Award in Responding to Incidents with an AED (RQF)
- QNUK Level 3 Award for the First Person on Scene (International) (RQF)
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This qualification has been developed in collaboration with members of the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum