NUCO First Aid at Work - FAA Level 3 - 3 Day Accredited Course

Our First Aid at Work course is a comprehensive, 3-day certified training programme designed for individuals who are responsible for providing first aid in the workplace. This course meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and is ideal for anyone needing a fully accredited. 

First Aid Awards (FAA) are regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation and our qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

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It is a requirement of the Health & Safety law that employers provide a safe and healthy environment to work in. If your assessment of first aid needs highlights the need for qualified first aiders, then this level 3 qualification (level 6 in Scotland) will provide you with suitable, highly trained personnel. 

This comprehensive three-day course covers a wide range of first aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with emergency situations 

with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way. In addition, this course will include any protocol changes that may have arisen since their 

last training course.

Price - £199 Per Person

• The role and responsibilities of a first aider
• Assessing an incident and scene safety
• Administering first aid to a casualty who is unconscious, choking, bleeding, or in shock
• Responding to injuries including burns, fractures, sprains, head injuries, and more
• Recognising and treating medical conditions such as epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, and anaphylaxis
• CPR and use of an AED (defibrillator)
• Infection control and incident recording

• Designated workplace first aiders
• High-risk environments (e.g., construction, manufacturing, logistics)
• Managers, team leaders, and health & safety officers
• Anyone looking to gain a recognised first aid qualification

Whether you're an employer or individual looking for first aid training or first aid at work courses, this course ensures full compliance and practical readiness.

A range of subjects are covered including:-

• Legalities, responsibilities and reporting 

• Control of bleeding 

• Poisoning 

• Asthma

• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty 

• Shock (including Anaphylaxis) 

• Bandaging 

• Diabetes

• Fractures and spinal injuries 

• Heart attacks 

• Choking 

• Stroke

• Resuscitation and AED awareness 

• Head injuries 

• Eye injuries 

• Burns

• Assessment of the situation 

• Sprains and strains 

• Chest injuries 

• Epilepsy

Continuous practical assessment is carried out by the instructor throughout the day, including a written assessment for unit 2.

Upon successful completion of this first aid training course, attendees will receive a certificate valid for 3 years, in line with HSE requirements. Refresher training is recommended annually.

Must be a minimum of 14 years of age. There are no formal entry requirements however delegates do need to be physically able to demonstrate CPR techniques & Primary / Secondary Assessments on the floor. 

Our Emergency First Aid at Work training course is a one-day, practical course designed to give participants the essential skills to respond to workplace emergencies. Ideal for low-risk environments or supporting a team of qualified first aiders, this course is fully accredited by NUCO First Aid and meets Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards.

Whether you're looking for an emergency first aid at work course or a recognised first aid course for work, this training delivers vital knowledge, confidence, and compliance.

First Aid Awards (FAA) are regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation and our qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

This Emergency First Aid at Work training includes:

• Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider
• Assessing an incident
• Managing an unresponsive casualty (including CPR and AED use)
• Choking, bleeding, burns, shock, seizures, and minor injuries
• Infection control and first aid regulations
• Incident reporting and workplace documentation

This course is perfect for:

• Staff in low-risk workplaces
• Businesses needing to meet HSE first aid regulations
• Individuals wanting a practical first aid course for work
• Employers seeking NUCO Emergency First Aid at Work certification for their teams

Course Content

A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus some pre-course activity could 

be required. Ideally, the course should be run over one day, but can be spread over a longer time period if you so desire, providing it is 

completed within 4 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours.

A range of subjects are covered including:

1. Responsibilities and reporting
2. Assessment of the situation
3. Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
4. Basic hygiene in First Aid
5. Resuscitation and AED awareness
6. Anatomy
7. Minor injuries
8. Bleeding control
9. Burns
10. Choking
11. Epilepsy
12. Shock

Continuous practical assessment is carried out by the instructor throughout the day, including a written assessment.

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria. In addition, the 

HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours. 

A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure 

that the student is suitable for that role.

The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.