First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) - High Risk - Classroom Blended Part 2

Classroom Training Course

Become a fully trained first aider in your workplace and cover life-saving threatening injuries.
First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) - High Risk - Classroom Blended Part 2
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This Course Includes:

  • Follows UK & ERC guidelines
  • Meets HSE Recommendations
  • 18.0 hrs CPD Certificate
  • Evidence Based Training Certificate
  • Instant printable wall certificate
  • Expiration reminder
  • Student manual

This Course is Perfect For...

  • Factories
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction and Building
  • Forestry (see also our FAW Forestry course)
  • High-risk businesses
  • Agriculture
  • Outdoor Pursuits and Exploring 
  • Any workplace where a higher level of training is required and a higher risk environment

Course Curriculum

Unit 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (credit can be given in some cases if already completed recently)

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider 

  • 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider 
  • 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others 
  • 1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid 

2. Be able to assess an incident 

  • 2.1 Conduct a scene survey 
  • 2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty 
  • 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary 

3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty 

  • 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 
  • 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin 
  • 3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
  • 3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position 
  • 3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking 

  • 4.1 Identify when choking is: - mild - severe
  • 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking 

5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding 

  • 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding 
  • 5.2 Demonstrate control of external bleeding 

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock 

  • 6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock 
    6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock 

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries 

  • 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: - small cuts - grazes - bruises - small splinters 
  • 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

Unit 2: Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace

1. Be able to conduct a secondary survey

  • 1.1 Identify the information to be collected when gathering a casualty history
  • 1.2 Demonstrate how to conduct a head to toe survey

2. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints

  • 2.1 Recognise suspected fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
  • 2.2 Identify how to administer first aid for fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
  • 2.3 Demonstrate how to apply a support sling and an elevated sling

3. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries

  • 3.1 Recognise a suspected head injury and spinal injury
  • 3.2 Identify how to administer first aid for a suspected head injury
  • 3.3 Demonstrate how to administer first aid for a suspected spinal injury

4. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injury

  • 4.1 Recognise a suspected: Flail chest / penetrating chest injury
  • 4.2 Identify how to administer first aid for a Flail chest / penetrating chest injury 

5. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scolds

  • 5.1 Identify the factors that affect the severity of burns and scalds
  • 5.2 Identify how to administer first aid for burns involving: dry heat/wet heat/electricity/chemicals

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury

  • 6.1 Identify how to administer first aid for eye injuries involving: Dust/chemicals/embedded objects

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning

  • 7.1 Identify the routes that poisons can take to enter the body
  • 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty affected by sudden poisoning
  • 7.3 Identify sources of information for treating those affected by sudden poisoning

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More about this course

This blended ProTrainings First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) qualification (FAW) for high-risk environments is perfect for businesses that have identified a need for a fully trained first aider in their workplace, particularly those at high risk for severe bleeding incidents. This course includes specialised training in the use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings.

This certification is recognised by the SIA for individuals seeking employment in door supervision and security guard roles.

All courses are delivered, assessed, and quality assured in line with the latest guidelines from the HSE and comply with the requirements of the First Aid at Work regulations 1981.

Our first aid courses fully align with the latest UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines, meeting HSE requirements. ProTrainings Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQ) are also officially recognised by the HSE as Trade Body Qualifications.

The course consists of at least 18 contact hours, spread across a minimum of 2 days. It includes prerequisite online video e-learning, and the certification is valid for 3 years. To renew, participants must attend a 12-contact hour, 2-day FAW requalification course.

Since May 2016, the HSE and Awarding Organisations have allowed computer-based blended training for all workplace first aid courses. Now, you can complete your qualification through two days of classroom training after finishing the online portion. This blended approach reduces both training and travel costs while offering the flexibility to learn at your own pace, with one-on-one support from your instructor.

This blended FAW course meets all HSE and Awarding Organisation requirements and is available as either a ProTrainings or Regulated Qualification.

ProTrainings offers a modern, flexible training approach with years of experience delivering online, blended, and classroom-based courses. By choosing ProTrainings, you can reduce costs without compromising on the quality of your training.

Upon completion, candidates receive access to our video library for skill refreshers and ongoing reference.

The HSE recommends that all first aiders complete an annual refresher course, and our online course meets this recommendation.

Please note that learners can opt to take a regulated qualification during their ProTrainings course. The ProTrainings First Aid at Work Qualification is accepted by TQUK for first aid instructors wishing to offer regulated qualifications, as it meets all required learning outcomes and due diligence standards.

Finally, the classroom course has a minimum age requirement of 14.

All of our courses, including this one, are independently certified to meet Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement, as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and, for online courses, an Evidence-Based Learning Statement.

 
 
 
 
 

This course comes with 18.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

  • 5 Step Process of Using WoundClot Hemostatic Gauze
  • A Guide to Tourniquet and Haemostatic Agents
  • Adolescent CPR Flowchart handout/poster
  • Adult CPR Flowchart
  • Adult CPR Flowchart handout/poster
  • Be Allergy Aware Save-a-Life leaflet
  • CAT Torniquet Application Instructions
  • Catastrophic bleeding and trauma First Aid Guidance From ProTrainings.
  • Celox leaflet on haeostatic dressings
  • Child CPR Flowchart handout/poster
  • Clean hand techniques leaflet
  • EURneffy® nasal spray for anaphylaxis leaflet
  • EURneffy® nasal spray instruction leaflet
  • EpiPen Guide
  • EpiPen patient information sheet
  • Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally - our course finder
  • Free student first aid program leaflet
  • Government Advice - Best Practice Hand Rub
  • Government Advice - Best Practice Hand Wash
  • How to register to call EMS by text
  • Infant CPR Flowchart handout/poster
  • Jext Product Data Sheets
  • Jext patient Information Sheet
  • Life-Threatening Bleeding - A Practical Guide to Haemorrhage Control (V9.0)
  • Link to the HSE website
  • NHS Choices Web link
  • ProTrainings - Using an AED Leaflet
  • ProTrainings Defibrillator eGuide
  • Proper CPR Hand Placement for Adults Children Infants leaflet
  • Sign up for free Student First Aid - use code SCH-376-61-571
  • Student Manual (V8.6) - Anatomy and Physiology Human Body
  • Student Manual (V9.0) - Pierwsza Pomoc w Pracy Ksiazka studenta - Polish
  • Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
  • Web link to the Joint Epilepsy Council website - JEC
  • Workplace Emergency Contact Sheet
  • Woundclot - haemostatic gauze for all types of bleeding
  • Woundclot leaflet with price list - 2025

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What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?

CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.

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Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?

Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate.  You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.

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