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Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

London

Course Synopsis

The Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated, nationally recognised qualification for anyone with a specific responsibility at work to provide first aid in an emergency, or a similar responsibility in voluntary and community activities. Over one day, you’ll develop the skills to manage a range of emergency first aid situations. It’s free for eligible learners in London.

Why Study

  1. Meet your legal responsibility as a workplace first aider under the Health and Safety Regulations.
  2. Gain a regulated, nationally recognised qualification respected across workplaces and voluntary organisations alike.
  3. Build confidence to act quickly and correctly in a genuine workplace emergency.

Course Content

  • Manage an unresponsive casualty confidently, following the correct emergency first aid procedures.
  • Perform CPR effectively, using the skills and technique required in a real emergency.
  • Respond to choking, recognising the signs and acting quickly to help the casualty.
  • Recognise and respond to shock, providing appropriate first aid support straight away.
  • Treat wounds, bleeding and minor injuries using practical, hands-on first aid skills.

How It Works

This is a one day course, combining four practical assessments with one theory assessment, a multiple choice question paper. On successful completion, you’ll receive a personalised e-certificate immediately after your results are submitted. A blended learning format is also available for this qualification. If you need a more comprehensive qualification, the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work covers a wider range of topics.

Eligibility

This is a guide to the eligibility criteria for our funded courses. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please get in touch with our team and we will be happy to help.

  • Learners must be aged 19 or over.
  • Learners must live in London.
  • Learners who are unemployed may also be eligible for full funding.
  • Learners must meet the relevant UK residency requirements for the duration of the course.
  • Learners must not be on a Skilled Worker visa, Sponsorship visa or Graduate visa.

If employed, learners must meet the relevant earnings threshold for their area and course level:

  • London: £28,860 per year or less.

Progression Routes

Frequently Asked Questions

The Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work is a regulated, nationally recognised qualification for anyone with a specific responsibility to provide first aid in a workplace, voluntary, or community setting. It meets the legal requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations for designated workplace first aiders.

The course develops the skills to manage an unresponsive casualty, perform CPR, respond to choking and shock, and treat wounds, bleeding, and minor injuries using practical hands on techniques. It builds the confidence to act quickly and correctly in a genuine workplace emergency.

The course is free for eligible learners in London through the Adult Skills Fund. Eligibility is based on age, residency, visa status, and earnings threshold — contact the PTS team to confirm whether you qualify before enrolling.

The course is delivered over one day, combining four practical assessments with one multiple choice theory assessment. On successful completion, learners receive a personalised e-certificate im

No. This is a one day emergency first aid qualification covering essential skills for workplace emergencies. For a more comprehensive qualification covering a wider range of first aid topics, the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work is recommended.