Training Courses
140,000 people die annually in the UK from incidents where first aid could of saved them.
First Aid
Employers have a responsibility to make appropriate first aid arrangements for their workplace, and must ensure employees receive immediate attention if they are taken ill or are injured at work.
Statistics from St John’s Ambulance has shown that approximately 140,000 people die each year in the UK from incidents where first aid may have saved their lives.
With that in mind, it is important to consider having a trained first aider in your workforce – in some industries, this will be a legal requirement, but accidents and illness can happen at any time in any place, so even low-risk businesses should consider first aid training.
We offer group training for this course both in house and at our Leamington Spa office. In addition, we also hold regular open courses at our Leamington site – perfect for if you only need a couple of employees trained.
What is included in a First Aid course?
WA Management offer three QNUK accredited Level 3 First Aid courses – Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, and a First Aid at Work Requalification.
The courses vary in complexity, but all three cover how to help someone who is: unresponsive and breathing, unresponsive and not breathing (including the use of an automated external defibrillator/AED), having a seizure, choking, bleeding heavily, suffering from shock, or burnt.
For full details for each course, please see the table below.
How long does a First Aid course last?
Each day will last from 09:30 to 4:30, the number of days will depend on which course you are attending. A buffet lunch will be provided on all days, along with refreshments throughout.
How long is a First Aid training certificate valid for?
Certificates from all three courses available will be valid for 3 years.
How much does a First Aid course cost?
Our 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work open course costs £145, or £125 if 3+ are signed up from the same company.
Our 2-day First Aid at Work Requalification open course costs £280, or £240 if 3+ are signed up from the same company.
Our 3-day First Aid at Work course costs £400, or £350 if 3+ are signed up from the same company.
In-house training costs are dependent on several factors, including number of trainees and distance to site – get in touch for an accurate quote.
If you are interested in running/attending a course, please contact us!
We also offer an Online CPR Essentials Training Course that you can complete yourself – click the button below to head to our E-training shop.
| Emergency First Aid at Work - QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) | First Aid at Work - QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) | First Aid at Work Requalification - QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid (RQF) | |
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| Who is it for? | This course is suitable for people aged 16+ who work in low hazard environments (for example an office or shop) or where Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines indicate staff should hold a certificate in emergency first aid at work. It gives learners the skills and confidence to respond to a range of accidents and first aid emergencies they could encounter in the workplace. Due to the language of the assessment, it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to understand the assessment and to undertake the recommended assessment methods. | This course is suitable for people aged 16+ who work in high hazard environments such as construction, manufacturing or agriculture. Due to the language of the assessment, it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to understand the assessment and to undertake the recommended assessment methods. | This course is suitable for anyone aged 16+ who wants to refresh and update the skills they previously learned on the first aid at work course, in order to renew their certificate and continue to act as a workplace first aider. |
| What does this course cover? | This course gives learners the skills to help someone who is: unresponsive and breathing, unresponsive and not breathing (including the use of an automated external defibrillator/AED), having a seizure, choking, bleeding heavily, suffering from shock, or burnt. It also includes information on dealing with an emergency, such as: , assessing a casualty, monitoring a casualty, where to get help, electrical incidents, accident recording and reporting, control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH). | Our first aid at work course covers the content specified in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. | Our first aid at work course covers the content specified in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. |
| How long is this course? | This course takes place on a single day, normally from 9:30-4:30. | The course takes place over 3 days. This can either be in a block or spread over a number of weeks. | The course takes place over 2 days. This can either be in a block or spread over a few weeks. |
| How is this course assessed? | Attendees will be required to demonstrate First Aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so. There is also a short multiple choice exam paper taken on the day. | Attendees will be required to demonstrate First Aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so. A written exam is completed on the last day of the course. | A written exam is completed on the last day of the course. |
| What qualification will this course give? | On successful completion of this course, you will receive an emergency first aid at work certificate which is valid for three years. For best practice, we support the Health and Safety Executive's recommendation to complete an annual first aid skills update. | On successful completion of this course, you will receive a first aid at work certificate which is valid for three years. | On successful completion of this course, you will receive a first aid at work certificate which is valid for three years. |
Emergency First Aid at Work - QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for people aged 16+ who work in low hazard environments (for example an office or shop) or where Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines indicate staff should hold a certificate in emergency first aid at work.
It gives learners the skills and confidence to respond to a range of accidents and first aid emergencies they could encounter in the workplace.
Due to the language of the assessment, it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to understand the assessment and to undertake the recommended assessment methods.
What does this course cover?
This course gives learners the skills to help someone who is: unresponsive and breathing, unresponsive and not breathing (including the use of an automated external defibrillator/AED), having a seizure, choking, bleeding heavily, suffering from shock, or burnt.
It also includes information on dealing with an emergency, such as: , assessing a casualty, monitoring a casualty, where to get help, electrical incidents, accident recording and reporting, control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH).
Each learner receives a training pack including a host of resources to help them practice the skills covered. The pack includes a course companion workbook, bandages and more.
How long is this course?
This course takes place on a single day, normally from 9:30-4:30.
How is this course assessed?
Attendees will be required to demonstrate First Aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so.
There is also a short multiple choice exam paper taken on the day.
What qualification will this course give?
On successful completion of this course, you will receive an emergency first aid at work certificate which is valid for three years.
For best practice, we support the Health and Safety Executive's recommendation to complete an annual first aid skills update.
First Aid at Work - QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for people aged 16+ who work in high hazard environments such as construction, manufacturing or agriculture.
It is also ideal for organisations whose needs assessment identifies a requirement for additional first aid training (e.g. due to having employees with a disability or medical condition).
Due to the language of the assessment, it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to understand the assessment and to undertake the recommended assessment methods.
What does this course cover?
Our first aid at work course covers the content specified in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
It gives learners the first aid skills to help someone who: is unresponsive and breathing, is unresponsive and not breathing (including the use of an automated external defibrillator/AED), is choking, is bleeding, is suffering from shock, is burnt, feels faint, has been poisoned, has a head injury, has hypothermia or heat exhaustion, is having a medical emergency, has an injury to a bone muscle or joint (including spinal injuries) and other information on how to cope with emergencies.
How long is this course?
The course takes place over 3 days. This can either be in a block or spread over a number of weeks.
How is this course assessed?
Attendees will be required to demonstrate First Aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so.
A written exam is completed on the last day of the course.
What qualification will this course give?
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a first aid at work certificate which is valid for three years.
For best practice, we support the HSE recommendation to complete an annual first aid skills update.
First Aid at Work Requalification - QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid (RQF)
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for anyone aged 16+ who wants to refresh and update the skills they previously learned on the first aid at work course, in order to renew their certificate and continue to act as a workplace first aider.
It gives learners the skills and confidence to respond to a range of accidents and first aid emergencies they could encounter in the workplace.
Learners must have previously attended a three day first aid at work course.
What does this course cover?
Our first aid at work course covers the content specified in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
It gives learners the first aid skills to help someone who: is unresponsive and breathing, is unresponsive and not breathing (including the use of an automated external defibrillator/AED), is choking, is bleeding, is suffering from shock, is burnt, feels faint, has been poisoned, has a head injury, has hypothermia or heat exhaustion, is having a medical emergency, has an injury to a bone muscle or joint (including spinal injuries) and other information on how to cope with emergencies.
How long is this course?
The course takes place over 2 days. This can either be in a block or spread over a few weeks.
How is this course assessed?
A written exam is completed on the last day of the course.
What qualification will this course give?
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a first aid at work certificate which is valid for three years.
For best practice, we support the HSE recommendation to complete an annual first aid skills update.
