Meet your first aid needs with this 3-day course.
During the course, you’ll learn techniques and topics such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), treating burns, head injuries and all the topics the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) deems important for higher risk environments.
Therefore, Level 3 First Aid at Work is ideal for workplaces such as factories, construction sites and warehouses.
Passing the course certifies you as a first aider who has an understanding of managing major illness and injury. Thus, helping you to comply with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Take a look at our upcoming open course dates above. Or, read about the course, below.
First Aid at Work Content
Our First Aid at Work course comprises of 2 units: Emergency First Aid at Work and Recognition & Management of Illness & Injury.
The full course content is as follows:
UNIT 1 – Emergency First Aid at Work
- Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aider
- Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
- Minimising the risk of infection to yourself and others
- Consent: When, how and why you need it.
- Assessing an Incident
- Conducting a scene survey
- Conducting a primary survey (DR ABCD)
- Asking for Assistance
- Unresponsive Casualties
- Knowing when to conduct Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Practicing the CPR technique, including the use of AED / Defibrillator
- Knowing when to place a casualty into the Recovery Position
- Practicing the Recovery Position technique
- Treating seizures
- Choking
- Identifying signs of severe and mild choking
- Practicing the abdominal thrust technique
- External Bleeding
- Identifying the severity of the external bleeding
- Practicing bandaging technique
- Shock
- Identifying the symptoms of shock
- Treating a casualty who is experiencing shock
- Minor Injuries
- Treating casualties with small cuts, bruises, splinters, etc
- Applying first aid to minor burns and scalds
UNIT 2 – Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury
- Secondary Survey
- Collecting information about a casualty
- Conducting a head to toe survey
- Injuries to Bones, muscles and joints
- Signs of fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains
- Treating fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains
- Tying a support sling and an elevated sling
- Head and spinal injuries
- Signs of head and spinal injuries
- First aid for head injuries
- Practicing first aid for spinal injuries
- Chest injuries
- Signs of a suspected flail chest or penetrating chest injury
- Treating a flail chest or penetrating chest injury
- Burns and scalds
- Factors that affect the severity of burns and scalds
- Treating burns from dry heat
- Treating burns from wet heat
- Treating burns from electricity
- Treating burns from chemicals
- Eye injuries
- Treating eye injuries involving dust, chemicals and embedded objects.
- Poisoning
- How poison enters the body
- Treating a casualty for sudden poisoning
- Finding sources of information for treating sudden poisoning
- Anaphylaxis
- Causes of anaphylaxis
- Symptoms of anaphylaxis
- Treating anaphylactic shock
- Major Illnesses
- Recognise and treat a suspected heart attack, stroke, epileptic seizure, asthma attack and diabetic emergency.
Assessment and Certification
First aid is a highly practical subject which means you’ll get the chance to perform numerous practical activities during the 3 days (CPR, the Recovery Position, etc). Whilst you complete each task, your tutor will assess your capability to make sure that you are performing each technique correctly.
In addition, you’ll sit a multiple-choice question paper.
You must pass both the practical assessment and the question paper to gain your certificate.
After passing, you’ll receive your certificate which is valid for 3 years. When your 3 years is up, a two-day refresher course is available if you wish to continue practicing. Bear in mind, the refresher course requires candidates to have an in-date First Aid at Work certificate.
Highfield Qualifications or NucoPlus accredits our First Aid at Work course which, in turn, is regulated by OFQUAL and CCEA.
Who needs First Aid at Work training?
First Aid at Work is suitable for any business or school.
The in-depth content makes it ideal for higher risk environments and for managing first aid in the workplace.
Your company’s risk assessments should identify your first aid requirements and outline the type and number of first aiders you require.
If you are looking for guidance, look at the HSE’s recommendations in this advice sheet.
If you are looking for a basic first aid course, consider our 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work course.
First Aid at Work for Schools
Got a large group of staff that need training? Save time and hassle by booking us to deliver a First Aid at Work course at your school.
You’ll get the flexibility to choose times and dates that suit you including evenings and school training days.
Simply, fill out the form on this page or contact us by phone or email.
Additional first aid courses for schools include:
Penny Foreman –
As part of my responsibilities at work I needed to undertake a first aid course, and having done several before I thought I knew what to expect. I was so pleasantly surprised by this course – really engaging, hands on, and challenging enough to get you thinking about real life situations rather than just mannequins on the floor! I really enjoyed the entire three days, and felt confident afterwards that I could put what I’d learnt into practice. I’d recommend this course to anyone, experienced and beginner.
Laura Kingsford –
I found this course very friendly and informative. The tutor made the content interesting and relative to all places of work in our class.
Denise Povall –
Absolutely brilliant the instructor was amazing funny good clear instructions didn’t babble on made to feel welcome and put at ease very intense course but amazing every one should know this information
Helen Owen –
Gary Heyburn – 21 November 2018
The course was well delivered and although it was three days the content was not repeated unlike some courses I have attended.
Tom Lloys –
The course was very educational and Mark found a way to ensure we all had fun at the same time.
Would highly recommend.
Julie Cassidy –
Loved this course, Mark did a fab job to make it enjoyable for us all under all these strange Covid circumstances too, really informative, yet fun. Highly recommend.
Kevan Pick –
Kevan Pick- February 15, 2018
Excellent content course and handy venue, tutor was very engaging and made the 3 days enjoyable and interesting.
Cara Smith –
Fantastic course delivered by Mark Otley at Livius Training Centre.
The facilities they have are brilliant for their purpose, the course was engaging and Holly made the whole process extremely simple (from initially booking to the end of the 3 days). Would most definitely recommend Livius Training Centre to anybody looking to complete their First Aid in the Workpalce certificate.
Christopher Warrior –
Thoroughly enjoyed this extremely engaging and informative course. Mark is an outstanding instructor who clearly has huge passion and knowledge of the subject. Nicole was very welcoming and answered all of my questions both prior and during the course. Overall it is fantastic value for money and I look forward to returning for another course very soon.
Florih Maholache –
Very good teacher. I learned a lot from this course. Thank you!
Gabrielle Mead –
Clear and effective explanations at an efficient pace.
Michelle Forsyth –
Course was well delivered, helpful when answering all questions.
Emma Hatfield –
Great course, thank you!
Jonathan Parker –
Steve was fun, light-hearted and encouraged participation making the course more engaging. Great delivery.
Oscar Ellis Reynolds –
I really enjoyed the course, very interesting and beneficial for the future in and out of the workplace, also our tutor was a top bloke.
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Tutor Alison Otley was excellent in all departments.
Issy Collyns –
Jasmine was an excellent and engaging tutor who made the course both informative and fun.
Caitlin Bellis –
Thank you to Jasmine for being a considerate and helpful trainer. The best first aid course I have done.
Rebecca Evans –
Jasmine was excellent – created a great atmosphere and kept it fun and interesting.
Carca Darbyswire –
Really good training, excellent tutor, good way of samples and practical scenarios.
Sophie Cowling –
Very informative course, explained very well.
Milly Hodgson –
Jasmine was excellent! Really engaging and encouraging. She’s great – thank you!
Josie Campbell –
I’ve done several First Aid at Work courses now- Jasmine’s teaching style and delivery were by far the best I’ve experienced to understand the content – she explained things so well with practical examples.
Issy Collyns –
Jasmine was an excellent and engaging tutor who made the course both informative and fun.
Nevicre Tate –
Excellent course run very well made enjoyable by great tutor.
Lewis Loomey –
Good course learned a lot from it and a great tutor to help.
David Gudger –
Stephen was very knowledgeable and provided life experience when discussing methods of treatment. Also made the group laugh and engaged everyone. Thank you!
Peter Linsell –
Excellent explaining throughout.
William Hopley –
Very interesting still to learn. Mark was a great tutor and is very engaging.
Scott Greenway –
Very informative, friendly staff. Helpful in answering specific questions, 10/10.
Michael Barker –
Good fun pace but professional and informative, maybe carpets so the room doesn’t echo as much.
Sam Hay –
Very Professional and involving.
Emily Jane Dallaway –
Well taught course with the relevant information for basic first aid. Great delivery from Steve.
K. Roe –
Mark is a very well-informed trainer.
Anson Fong –
Information was clear and easy to understand.
Gabriel Belciu –
The way of teaching, practice and understanding was very good.
Gabriela Mills –
My tutor was excellent. Very informative course and interesting. We solved through different scenarios, so great examples of what might expect. I am very happy with this course and feel like I gained knowledge.
Ellie Matthews –
Fantastic course, thank you.
Steph Martin –
Well paced and friendly course. I liked the opportunity to ask questions.