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