FAA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK (RQF) AWARD IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK AT SCQF LEVEL 6

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1 FAA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK (RQF) AWARD IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK AT SCQF LEVEL 6 The Award in Emergency First Aid at Work that you are about to undertake is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards Limited (FAA). FAA are an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation. The qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). If you have any needs to enable you to participate fully and enjoy the course, such as seating position to enhance hearing or vision, please inform the Trainer/Assessor as soon as possible. Within this workbook are areas, marked with, that you will need to complete. Please complete when requested by the course Trainer/Assessor. Any box that is grey is to be completed by the Trainer/Assessor only so please leave these areas blank. We hope you enjoy the course and gain valuable skills and knowledge. Privacy Notice: First Aid Awards (FAA) (Data Controller) and the approved FAA Centre (Data Processor), will only process and store your personal data (or special category data if collected for a reasonable adjustment), for the purposes of the delivery, assessment and award of this FAA qualification. FAA and the approved Centre will not use your data for any other purpose or disclose your data to any other person or organisation outside of this purpose. For detailed information on how your data will be stored and processed please visit com/policies and view FAA s Data Protection Policy or enquiries@firstaidawards.com should you have any questions. Learner registration details Name: Date of birth: Course details Trainer/Assessor name: Course date/s: Course reference number: Centre name: First Aid Awards Ltd, Awards House, 10 Central Treviscoe, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 7QW T E enquiries@firstaidawards.com W V1.2 1

2 Qualification information Where a workplace first aid risk assessment identifies a need for an Emergency First Aider in the Workplace, this one-day qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) You will gain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations. The qualification consists of one mandatory unit which you must successfully complete to achieve the qualification. FAA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK (RQF) QAN Unit title URN Credit value Level GLH TQT 603/2080/1 Emergency First Aid in the Workplace Y/615/ AWARD IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK AT SCQF LEVEL 6 QAN Unit title URN Credit value Level GLH TQT R Emergency First Aid in the Workplace UL QAN Qualification Accreditation Number URN Unit Reference Number GLH Guided Learning Hours TQT Total Qualification Time Entry requirements The qualification is available to learners aged 14 or over but a learner is unable to act as an Emergency First Aider in the workplace until they reach the age of 16. Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands and you must be able to demonstrate your skills as in a real-life situation. An example of this would be to demonstrate CPR on a manikin at floor level. It is recommended that you hold a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification. Certification Your Trainer/Assessor will ask you to enter your name onto a Course Register. Please print your name clearly as you would like it to appear on your certificate. Proof of identification e.g. passport/driving license/debit card will be requested by the Trainer/Assessor. The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that you attend annual refresher training. Requalification You will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years. You should attend this course before the expiry of your current qualification and must be aware that if your qualification expires you are no longer considered competent to act as an Emergency First Aider in the workplace. Course Evaluation At the end of the course you will be asked to complete a Course Evaluation which you will find on the last page of the Workbook. Course Evaluations are an important source of quality assurance for both the FAA Centre and FAA so please take the time to give us your valuable feedback. Complaints and appeals If you are unhappy with any aspect of the course you should, in the first instance, take up the matter with the course Trainer/Assessor or the FAA Centre. If this is not possible, or if you would prefer not to, you may refer the matter to First Aid Awards Ltd, Awards House, 10 Central Treviscoe, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 7QW. Telephone: or enquiries@firstaidawards.com The FAA Complaints and Appeals policies can be found on the FAA website: If you feel that your complaint or appeal has not been dealt with satisfactorily by the FAA Centre and FAA, you may refer the matter to the appropriate Regulatory Body. Learners undertaking qualifications delivered by Further Education Colleges, Local Authorities or any other public service body in Scotland, may escalate a complaint to the Scottish Public Service Ombudsman (SPSO). 2

3 Reasonable adjustments As part of our Equal Opportunities Policy, First Aid Awards and FAA Centres are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination in the provision of our services. A reasonable adjustment can be given to someone who has a disability, medical condition or learning need that may affect them during the course. An example of a reasonable adjustment could be a learner getting assistance with reading. If you have a disability, medical condition or learning need that you feel may affect your participation or performance during the course please make your Trainer/Assessor aware and enter the details below For Trainer/Assessor use only please refer to the FAA Reasonable Adjustments Policy and detail any reasonable adjustment made for this learner 3

4 Learning outcomes and assessment criteria A regulated qualification has set learning outcomes and assessment criteria. The learning outcomes describe the skills and knowledge you will gain by successfully completing the qualification. The assessment criteria state the skills, knowledge and competence that you will be required to demonstrate during the course assessment. You must successfully achieve all assessment criteria to be awarded the qualification. By following the learning outcomes and assessment criteria detailed below you can ensure that all areas of the qualification are covered on this course. During the course if you feel that any of these have been missed, not explained fully or you do not understand, please do not hesitate to raise this with your Trainer/Assessor. UNIT TITLE : EMERGENCY FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will: ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 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 3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty 4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking 5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding 6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock 7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries 2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary 3.1 Identify when to administer cardiopulmonary 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 4.1 Identify when choking is: mild severe 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding 5.2 Demonstrate how to control external bleeding 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 7.1 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 Additional information Role and responsibilities may include reference to: preventing cross infection, the need for recording incidents and actions, safe use of available equipment, assessing an incident, summoning assistance, prioritising treatment, dealing with post incident stress. Others may include a casualty receiving first aid, work colleagues, other people within the workplace environment. Consent - learners should be aware of the need for consent on a continual basis when providing first aid. Implied consent can be assumed when treating an unresponsive casualty. When necessary learners should be able to evaluate a situation to determine when to summon further assistance and what type of assistance to request. When to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation must include agonal gasps. CPR must include correct placement of AED pads and follows AED instructions. Recovery position a position that maintains a stable open draining airway. Administer first aid provide appropriate help to a casualty, manage the situation and seek appropriate assistance when necessary. Seizure relates to a generalised seizure. First aiders should be suspicious of cardiac arrest in any casualty presenting with seizure. Shock hypovolaemic shock (resulting from blood loss). 4

5 ASSESSMENT INFORMATION The knowledge and skills you gain on this course will be assessed both practically and orally through set scenarios. You will need to successfully complete all practical scenarios to achieve the qualification. Successful demonstration of the skills and knowledge needed will be awarded with either the nationally regulated FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) or the Award in Emergency First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6. THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS Practical assessment During this course, your Trainer/Assessor will create scenarios to enable you to demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have gained. The assessment is ongoing throughout the course and your Trainer/Assessor will advise you when you are being assessed. If you realise that you have done something incorrectly, please make the Trainer/Assessor aware of this and continue with the correct procedure. If required, your Trainer/Assessor may also ask questions to support your practical demonstration confirming your knowledge. Oral questioning During the observation of your practical demonstrations, the Trainer/Assessor will ask you questions relating to the scenario. GOOD LUCK! Your course Trainer/Assessor is here to help so if you have any questions or are unsure about anything please raise your concerns. Assessment feedback FOR TRAINER/ASSESSOR COMPLETION ONLY Please record any additional oral questioning, retraining, reassessment, referral or other relevant information you feel is important. Learner Declaration I can confirm that: During the delivery of this qualification I have practically demonstrated/answered oral questions covering the following skills: Primary Survey and the recovery position Treatment for choking Management of Seizures CPR & the safe use of an AED Control of bleeding and shock Minor injuries (Small cuts/bruises/minor burns/small splinters) I have discussed with my Trainer/Assessor any feedback detailed in the Assessment Feedback box Signature... Date... FOR CENTRE INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE USE ONLY Signature... Date... 5

6 Course Evaluation We really hope you have enjoyed this course and that the knowledge and experience gained will be beneficial to you and those around you. Our courses are continually evolving and to enable us to improve we count on your feedback. Please answer the following questions and don t be afraid to be honest, it is how we learn from you... YOUR OPINION MATTERS TO US... Poor Fair Good Outstanding THE COURSE CONTENT THE EFFECTIVENESS AND CLARITY OF THE TRAINING THE SUPPORT MATERIALS - MANUALS AND HANDOUTS SUPPLIED THE PACE AND FLOW OF THE COURSE THE TRAINING FACILITIES AND TRAINING AIDS THE TRAINER/ASSESSOR'S KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE THE TRAINER/ASSESSOR'S FEEDBACK TO YOURSELF AND THE GROUP AS A WHOLE THE WAY THE TRAINER/ASSESSOR TOOK YOUR NEEDS INTO CONSIDERATION THE GUIDANCE OFFERED BY THE TRAINER/ASSESSOR THE PREPARATION AND GUIDANCE FOR THE ASSESSMENTS COMPLETED YOUR OVERALL RATING FOR THIS COURSE PLEASE TELL US WHICH PART OF THE COURSE YOU ENJOYED THE MOST: PLEASE TELL US WHICH PART OF THE COURSE YOU ENJOYED THE LEAST: PLEASE TELL US HOW WE COULD IMPROVE THIS COURSE: DID THIS COURSE MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS? DO YOU FEEL CONFIDENT TO ACT IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION? YES YES NO NO DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER COMMENTS REGARDING ANY ASPECT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US? TRAINER/ASSESSOR FEEDBACK: 6