Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW) - Rainham, Kent

Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW)

This 3-day course is based on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) training standard for First Aid at Work and is designed to give delegates the knowledge and practical skills needed to act as a workplace first aider under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. The course covers a wide range of first aid situations, from CPR and AED use through to managing fractures, burns, and medical emergencies such as heart attack, stroke and anaphylaxis.

Course Location

This course runs at our training centre in Rainham, Kent, ME8 8BE. We can also deliver this course at your workplace if suitable facilities are available – get in touch to discuss in-house options.

Who Should Attend

This course is for anyone with a designated first aid responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities. It's ideal for staff being appointed as workplace first aiders under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, and is based on the HSE training standard for delivery of First Aid at Work (FAW) courses.

Course Content

• The role and responsibilities of a first aider
• Assessing an incident
• Managing an unresponsive casualty
• CPR and AED use
• Recovery position
• Heart attack, stroke, choking, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes and anaphylactic shock
• Head and spinal injuries, chest injuries
• Wounds and bleeding, fractures, sprains, strains and dislocations
• Minor injuries, burns and scalds
• Poisoning and eye injuries

Course Duration

This is a 3-day course.

Assessment

Delegates are assessed throughout the course through practical activities, a test paper and a practical assessment.

Certification

On successful completion, delegates receive a Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate, valid for 3 years.

Why Take This Course

This qualification meets the HSE training standard for First Aid at Work and enables your organisation to fulfil its first aid provision requirements under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It equips delegates with the confidence and competence to deal with a wide range of first aid emergencies in the workplace.

Book Your Course

Dates for this course are coming soon. Please contact us to register your interest or to discuss in-house delivery at your premises.

FAQ

Related Courses

• Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
• First Aid Training
• Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)
• Paediatric First Aid

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At Lighthouse Safety, we provide professional health, safety, environmental, and compliance training designed to help businesses operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with current legislation. Established in 2004, we have built a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality training and consultancy services across construction, manufacturing, retail, office, and commercial sectors throughout the UK. From accredited qualifications including NEBOSH, IOSH, CITB, Qualsafe and Mental Health First Aid, to bespoke compliance support, site inspections, RAMS, risk assessments, and retained safety consultancy, our experienced team works closely with businesses to provide practical solutions that support safer working environments, legal compliance, and long-term operational success.

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