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Who is this course for?
This is Qualsafe qualification which is on the QCF (Qualification and Credit Framework) (600/7621/5). It is a requirement for those who are designated as a first aider in a work environment. Please contact your industry's professional body or the HSE if you require advice on whether this is the correct course for a first aider in your organisation. Please note that in order to achieve the qualification, learners will be required to work at floor level (eg training for CPR). Some adaptations can be made but we would need to know in advance if this is likely to present a problem. Consideration should also be given to the appropriateness of clothing to allow for unrestricted movement and is of a suitable type. To ensure we meet awarding body requirements regarding reasonable adjustments it is essential you inform us on enrolment of any specific learning, language or physical needs which could impact on your learning.

Examinations Venue disclaimer
Please note, you may be required to travel to an alternative ACL Centre when taking your examination or assessment. This will be communicated to you at the earliest opportunity

What can I expect to learn?
The course content is contained in two mandatory units. Unit 1 - Managing First Aid in the Workplace The role and responsibilities of the first aider Assessing how to conduct a scene and primary survey Record keeping and accident reporting, Equipment required and safe use of equipment Infection control Managing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally Manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally Cardio pulmonary resuscitation, Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking Manage a casualty who is wounded and bleeding Manage a casualty who is in shock Managing casualties with minor injuries Unit 2 - Managing illness and injury in the workplace Assessing - how to conduct a secondary survey Suspected head and spinal injuries Injuries to bones, muscles & joints Types of and treatment for chest injury Burns & scalds, including electricity and chemicals Eye injuries Poisoning Anaphylactic shock Recognise and treat suspected major illness: - heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma and diabetes The purpose of AED (Automatic External Defibrillation)

How will I learn?
Question/Answer, Lecture, Discussion, Individual work, Group Work, Practical activities, Demonstration

How will I know how well I am doing?
There will be ongoing, informal assessment and feedback via question, answer and demonstration. You will be assessed by a practical end of course skills test. 100% attendance is compulsory to achieve the First Aid at Work certificate. Final assessment will be through a multi-choice exam for each of the two units.

Will I have to do any work at home?
It may be necessary for you to do extra work to revise and consolidate your learning in preparation for the skills test.

What will I need to provide?
Note pad and pen. Please bring your own lunch. Note pad and pen. Please bring your own lunch. Please note that it is essential that candidates provide original photographic evidence of their identity for exam entry. This can be any one of the following:- Passport, Driving Licence, Student Union Card, Work Pass or Age 'prove it' cards for 18 -21 year olds It is also important that learners wear suitable clothing and soft footwear to allow ease of movement. It would be appreciated if you would restrain from wearing inappropriate clothing because this may cause embarrassment or offence to other course members.

Will there be any other costs?
There are no additional costs associated with this course.

What can I do next?
Defibrillator training Manual Handling Health and Safety in the Workplace To maintain your qualification you will need to take a First Aid at Work Re-qualification course every three years, before the expiry date of your current certificate.

Who can I contact for more information?
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0845 603 7635.

Reasonable Adjustments/ Additional Support
The Awarding Body has specific procedures to accommodate 'reasonable adjustments' on statutory training courses. ACL have to comply with these procedures and time lines. It is therefore essential that learners make us aware of any reasons why reasonable adjustments may have to be made. Eg: Learners have a permanent or long term disability, medical condition or specific learning need - or - They have a temporary disability, medical condition or specific learning need - or - English is their second or additional language

Organisations
Adult Community Learning is able to provide a wide range of programmes, including statutory training for individual companies and businesses with flexibility to suit organisational needs. These can be provided in your own premises or one of our own centres. If you would like to find out more about this facility please ask staff at any of our centres to pass your details on to our Employment Training section who will be happy to call you back.