Emergency First Aid at Work

Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

Accredited & Regulated by NUCO Training Duration: 1 Day Certification Validity: 3 Years

Course Overview

The Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification provides learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to respond confidently to workplace emergencies. This NUCO‑accredited and RQF‑regulated course is ideal for low‑risk or smaller workplaces, or for staff who need foundational first aid capability.

Learners will gain practical, hands‑on experience in managing life‑threatening incidents, performing CPR, using an AED, and treating a range of common workplace injuries and illnesses. The qualification meets the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Course Content

Roles & Responsibilities of a First Aider

Understanding workplace first aid requirements
Incident reporting and communication
Infection control and scene safety

Assessing an Incident

Conducting a primary survey
Identifying hazards and prioritising casualties

Unresponsive Casualties

Recovery position
Monitoring and ongoing care

CPR & AED

Adult CPR
Safe and effective use of an Automated External Defibrillator

Choking

Recognition of choking
Treatment for mild and severe airway obstruction

Seizures

Identifying seizure activity
Providing appropriate first aid

Shock

Types of shock
First aid management

Wounds & Bleeding

Minor and major bleeding
Bandaging techniques
Catastrophic bleed control (where appropriate)

Minor Workplace Injuries

Cuts, grazes, bruises
Minor burns and scalds
Small splinters

Assessment & Certification

Learners are assessed through:

Practical demonstrations
Scenario‑based activities
A short multiple‑choice knowledge test

Successful candidates receive a Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) certificate, accredited and regulated by NUCO. This qualification is valid for 3 years.

Who Is This Course For?

Ideal for:

Low‑risk workplaces (offices, retail, hospitality)
Staff requiring basic first aid capability
Small businesses meeting HSE requirements
Individuals seeking foundational emergency response skills

Why Choose Grit & Gauze Academy?

NUCO‑accredited, regulated training
Realistic, scenario‑driven learning
Experienced instructors with operational medical backgrounds
UK‑specific, practical, workplace‑ready skills
Professional delivery with a gritty, authentic training style