First Aid
Since the 1st of October, 2013 it has been employer’s responsibility to provide first aiders in the workplace. All organisations must ensure by law that they have a sufficient number of employees who possess a first-aid qualification to fulfil their first-aid needs at all times. Employers must ensure that their provision is ‘adequate and appropriate in the circumstances.
AOSH UK First Aid Qualifications have been produced in guidelines with Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Skills for Health and In line with the latest developments in practice. AOSH UK qualifications are designed to equip individuals to manage medical situations and provision in the workplace.
Current Qualifications
Depending on the level and nature of qualification required, employers/employees can choose one of our three qualifications:
Who needs this qualification?
Designed for learners wishing to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to enable them to provide appropriate care and manage life threatening conditions, minor illness and injuries. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide basic first aid in voluntary and community activities.
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learner should expect to undertake 8 hours of learning, with a minimum contact time, excluding breaks of 6 hours typically over 1 day.
Course overview
The qualification covers a range of essential emergency first aid topics including the role and responsibilities of a first aider, recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness, managing unconscious casualties, cardiopulmonary (CPR) and responding to incidents, such as choking or external bleeding.
Class size maximum
20 Learners (1 Trainer)
Manikins
1 manikin required per 3 Learners
Certificate validity
The Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work is valid for a period of three years. After this period, individuals wishing to retain their status as emergency first aider must re-qualify.
Where can this course taken?
Through any AOSH UK approved training centre (ATC)
Assessment method
This qualification is assessed by a practical demonstration and written/oral questioning.
Learners Registration Fees
AOSH UK is passionate about providing the highest quality service and support at competitive prices.
Fee per registration per candidate (excluding VAT): GBP 9:00
We are fast and reliable
AOSH UK provides high quality assessment materials and documentation, which are free with registration. Our pricing is competitive, and we issue results and certificates much faster than most other awarding organisations. We also pride ourselves on our strong customer support.
We are popular and trusted
AOSH UK courses and qualifications are delivered by approved centres across the UK and overseas. They’re also being delivered throughout the community by schools, employers, prisons and private training providers, so you don’t have to be a formal education institute to deliver our courses.
AOSH UK assigned dedicated and knowledgeable account manager and response with 24 hours.
We’re are highly experienced and a one-stop shop
AOSH UK courses are well-respected because our team has more than 100 years experience in developing , designing and providing training courses at different level.
Who needs this qualification?
This qualification has been developed for those already working, or preparing to work, in the industry and who have been identified in the company’s first aid risk assessment as being required to provide first aid in the workplace.
How long will it take?
Delivery would typically be through a 3-day training course (24 hours).
Course overview
Over a 3 day period, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of first aid situations, including: assessing an incident, managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, heart attacks, choking, head and spinal injuries, fractures, anaphylaxis and more. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the:
Class size maximum
20 Learners (1 Trainer)
Manikins
1 manikin required per 3 Learners
Certificate validity
The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is valid for a period of three years. After this period, individuals wishing to retain their status as emergency first aider must re-qualify.
Where can this course taken?
Through any AOSH UK approved training centre (ATC)
Assessment method
- The practical Learning Outcomes are assessed by observation.
- Multi Choice Questions (MCQ) for theory and underpinning knowledge.
This qualification is made up of 2 Units which are assessed separately:
- Unit 1: 2 Emergency First Aid at Work also form part of this assessment.
- Unit 2: Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace
To Awarded this qualification the Learner must 100% pass of the assessments carried out by observation together with a percentage pass in the MCQ paper.
Learners Registration Fees
AOSH UK is passionate about providing the highest quality service and support at competitive prices.
Fee per registration per candidate (excluding VAT): GBP 14:00
We are fast and reliable
AOSH UK provides high quality assessment materials and documentation, which are free with registration. Our pricing is competitive, and we issue results and certificates much faster than most other awarding organisations. We also pride ourselves on our strong customer support.
We are popular and trusted
AOSH UK courses and qualifications are delivered by approved centres across the UK and overseas. They’re also being delivered throughout the community by schools, employers, prisons and private training providers, so you don’t have to be a formal education institute to deliver our courses.
AOSH UK assigned dedicated and knowledgeable account manager and response with 24 hours.
We’re are highly experienced and a one-stop shop
AOSH UK courses are well-respected because our team has more than 100 years experience in developing , designing and providing training courses at different level.
Who needs this qualification?
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the first aid skills they require when working in an environment with children. The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is suitable for learners who are responsible for children. Learners will become familiar and react according to an emergency situation with a child or infant.
How long will it take?
Delivery would typically be through a 2-day training course (16 hours).
Course overview
Over a 2 day period, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, including: assessing an emergency situation, dealing with an unresponsive infant or child, CPR, choking, meningitis, head and spinal injuries, anaphylaxis, asthma and more. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the:
Class size maximum
12 Learners (1 Trainer)
Manikins
1 manikin required per 3 Learners
Certificate validity
The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is valid for a period of three years. After this period, individuals wishing to retain their status as emergency first aider must re-qualify.
Where can this course taken?
Through any AOSH UK approved training centre (ATC)
Assessment method
- The practical Learning Outcomes are assessed by observation.
- Multi Choice Questions (MCQ) for theory and underpinning knowledge.
This qualification is made up of 2 Units which are assessed separately:
- Unit 1: Emergency Paediatric First Aid.
- Unit 2: Managing paediatric illness, injuries and emergencies.
To Awarded this qualification the Learner must 100% pass of the assessments carried out by observation together with a percentage pass in the MCQ paper.
Learners Registration Fees
AOSH UK is passionate about providing the highest quality service and support at competitive prices.
Fee per registration per candidate (excluding VAT): 14:00
We are fast and reliable
AOSH UK provides high quality assessment materials and documentation, which are free with registration. Our pricing is competitive, and we issue results and certificates much faster than most other awarding organisations. We also pride ourselves on our strong customer support.
We are popular and trusted
AOSH UK courses and qualifications are delivered by approved centres across the UK and overseas. They’re also being delivered throughout the community by schools, employers, prisons and private training providers, so you don’t have to be a formal education institute to deliver our courses.
AOSH UK assigned dedicated and knowledgeable account manager and response with 24 hours.
We’re are highly experienced and a one-stop shop
AOSH UK courses are well-respected because our team has more than 100 years experience in developing , designing and providing training courses at different level.