QNUK Level 3 Award In
Outdoor First Aid (RQF)
Qualification number: 603/2455/7
Guided learning hours: 16
Total Qualification time: 20
Credit value: 2
Who is this for? This qualification is for those undertaking the role of a first aider in an outdoors environment. Attendees typically include those that require an outdoor first aid qualification to meet NGB requirements. NGBS include BCU, BASI, MLTB etc
The QNUK qualification has been mapped to the Health and Safety (First aid) Regulations 1981 requirements for Emergency First Aid at Work ensuring those working in the outdoor environment can meet their HSE requirements for low risk / low number of employees, environments.
Pre-Requisites: This qualification is available to those over 16 years. Learners should be at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. Learners under the age of 16 can complete the qualification, however, employers should not rely on those under 16 to be a lone first aider.
Progression route: Learners may progress onto the following qualifications:
- QNUK Level 3 Award in Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions (RQF)
- QNUK Level 3 Award in Responding to Incidents with an AED (RQF)
- QNUK Level 3 Award in Forest School First aid (RQF)
- QNUK Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders (RQF)
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More: for more information about this qualification, download the Qualification specification
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