Course summary

For anybody looking to be a competent first aider in a higher risk school environment, you would need to complete the three-day Level 3 First Aid at Work course.  This course is very useful when planning residential trips. This course is delivered in a classroom and includes a mix of theory and practical elements alongside a written assessment required to successfully complete the course.  Catastrophic bleeding management can also be offered as a bolt-on to colleagues that already have valid, existing first aid at work certificates.

What are the benefits of the course?

The three-day First Aid at Work (FAW) course includes the topics covered in Emergency First Aid at Work and the below.

  • Bones, joint and muscle injuries
  • Head and spinal injuries
  • Specialised burn injuries
  • Eye injuries
  • Poisoning
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Major illnesses
  • Effects of extreme heat and cold
  • Bites and stings
  • Chest and abdominal injuries

Who is the course suitable for?

All staff with first aid responsibilities.

Dates

Wednesday 17, Thursday 19 and Friday 20 November 2026, 9am – 3pm.

Location

Tuxford Academy, NG22 0JH