The STA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work qualification is a three-day course designed for those who may be required to manage and perform emergency first aid within the workplace. This is the most comprehensive of all our first aid qualifications, covering a wide range of emergency situations and giving learners the confidence and competence to act when it matters most.
The STA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work course is ideal for individuals who have a specific responsibility at work to deliver first aid, act as an appointed first aider, or who wish to gain essential life-saving skills for voluntary, community or personal use.
No previous first aid experience is required. Learners who successfully complete this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to be an allocated first aider within their workplace, with skills that are fully transferable across a wide range of industries.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to support safety in the workplace or progress into first-aid-related roles, including:
It may also appeal to those looking to progress into further first aid, tutoring or leisure industry roles.
The course is delivered through a mixture of theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on tasks to enhance the learner experience. It covers a wide range of workplace emergency first aid situations, along with the recognition and management of specific injuries and illnesses, including:
Training is delivered in line with current Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines and accepted first aid practice.
The STA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work is tutor-assessed through the completion of:
To remain qualified, learners must complete a 2-day STA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Revalidation Course before the expiry date of their certificate.
Once qualified, learners may be appointed as a designated first aider within their workplace.
Progression options include:
To attend this course, learners must:
