Learn to manage medical emergencies with confidence on this in-depth three-day course. Designed for those needing a full workplace first aider qualification, it meets HSE standards and equips you to respond calmly and effectively in a wide range of situations.
Across three days, sessions blend theory, demonstrations, and practical exercises. Participants begin by learning how to assess scenes safely, check for hazards, and communicate clearly with casualties and emergency services. Confidence grows as you practise CPR, manage airway obstructions, and treat bleeding or shock.
Later sessions introduce more complex scenarios such as fractures, spinal injuries, and burns. Realistic role-plays help you apply your skills in workplace-style situations, guided by experienced instructors who ensure everyone gets hands-on time. Short written tasks complement practical work, ensuring a balanced understanding of both knowledge and technique.
By the final day, you’ll feel ready to act decisively in real-world emergencies. Completing the course qualifies you as a workplace first aider for three years, with the option to renew via a requalification course when due.
Training is available at venues across South Wiltshire, including Salisbury, Chippenham, Marlborough, Bath, Andover, and Warminster. Each site provides a comfortable classroom setting and space for realistic practical scenarios.
On-site courses can also be arranged for businesses or organisations across Wiltshire and neighbouring areas. It’s a flexible way for employers to meet HSE first aid requirements while keeping their teams together.
No prior first aid experience is required. Participants should be able to kneel and perform chest compressions during CPR practice. Employers may wish to ensure attendees are suitable to act as designated first aiders once certified.
Learners must be at least 14 years old. Those under 16 may attend but can only act under supervision until reaching the legal age for full responsibility.
This Wiltshire-based provider offers accredited training regulated by First Aid Awards Ltd, ensuring full compliance with HSE and OFSTED standards. Each course is run by an experienced instructor with a professional and emergency response background.
Sessions are interactive, engaging, and tailored to each group’s pace. Participants leave feeling capable, confident, and ready to put their new skills into practice when it matters most.
This course is intended for anyone required to hold a full First Aid at Work certificate, including employees, team leaders, and workplace first aiders. You will gain the confidence to handle emergencies efficiently while remaining compliant with HSE regulations.
It also benefits people who want to update or refresh their first aid skills comprehensively. By the end of the three days, you’ll understand not just procedures but also practical application in a workplace context.
Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You will be observed performing CPR, casualty handling, choking relief, and injury management during practical exercises and scenario role-plays.
In addition to practical checks, written assessments test your knowledge of legal responsibilities, reporting requirements, and theory behind emergency interventions. Feedback is provided throughout to ensure skill mastery.
Yes, the course can be delivered on-site, and scenarios can be customised to your specific workplace hazards. This ensures maximum relevance, allowing you to practice in your actual environment.
On-site delivery also provides flexibility in scheduling and minimises disruption to daily operations, while still covering the full syllabus and practical assessment requirements.
You will learn to respond to CPR emergencies, choking, shock, burns, fractures, head and spinal injuries, heart attacks, stroke, minor injuries, and medical conditions such as asthma and diabetes.
Scenario-based exercises include multiple casualties, allowing you to experience realistic situations and develop decision-making, communication, and prioritisation skills under pressure.
A Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work certificate is issued upon successful completion, valid for three years.
HSE recommends regular refreshers to maintain skills and confidence between certifications.
Comfortable clothing suitable for kneeling, bending, lifting, and CPR practice is required. Closed-toe shoes are essential.
Bringing water, personal snacks, and any personal medical information is recommended. You should also bring a notepad and pen for note-taking during theoretical sessions.
Yes, attendees aged 14+ may participate, but cannot assume workplace first aider responsibility until 16.
Instructor supervision ensures safety during practical exercises, and all participants receive feedback to consolidate skills.
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Highdown Rollestone Road, Shrewtown, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4HG
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