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STA Award in Activity Emergency First Aid

The STA Level 3 Award in Activity Emergency First Aid is a one-day course designed for those who may be required to perform emergency first aid within an activity-based environment. This includes those working or volunteering in sports, outdoor education, leisure and community settings, as well as those seeking life-saving skills for personal development. No previous first aid experience is required, making it an ideal starting point for anyone involved in activities where both adults and children may require emergency care.

The qualification covers a wide range of adult and paediatric emergency first aid situations relevant to activity settings.

The Learner

The STA Level 3 Award in Activity Emergency First Aid course is for individuals who are responsible for delivering emergency first aid in an activity setting, or who support groups taking part in physical, recreational or outdoor activities.

Learners who successfully complete this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to act as an allocated emergency first aider within an activity-based workplace or voluntary environment. The skills gained are transferable across a variety of industries that involve physical activity or the supervision of groups.

Who does this qualification appeal to?

Learners may complete this qualification as a stepping stone to a career in first aid such as a first aid tutor, or to complement roles involving activity supervision and participant safety.

Suitable roles include:

The Course

The course is comprised of a mixture of theoretical technical knowledge and practical hands-on tasks to enhance the learner experience.

The Activity Emergency First Aid course covers a range of adult and paediatric emergency first aid situations in activity settings, including:

  • Managing an unresponsive casualty
  • CPR
  • Choking
  • Shock
  • Bleeding and wounds
  • Environmental injuries such as heat and cold-related conditions
  • Other common activity-related incidents

Training is delivered in line with current Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines and accepted first aid practice.

Units Covered

  • Adult and Paediatric Emergency First Aid in an Activity Setting

Assessment

The STA Level 3 Award in Activity Emergency First Aid qualification is tutor-assessed through:

  • A multiple-choice theory assessment paper
  • Practical demonstrations

Qualification Benefits

  • Created by STA’s first aid experts, providing quality training
  • Regulated by Ofqual at Level 3 and accredited by SQA Accreditation at Level 6
  • CIMSPA endorsed with 3.5 CPD points
  • Complies with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and The Health and Safety First-Aid Regulations Northern Ireland 1982
  • Training is in line with current Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines and accepted first aid practice
  • Provides in-depth knowledge and the confidence to potentially save someone’s life in an activity setting
  • Looks great on a CV and can help support applications for roles involving participant safety and activity supervision

When You Get Your Qualification

  • The qualification lasts for three years
  • Your course resource manual will act as a guide throughout the duration of your qualification so it is always there to refer back to if needed
  • We recommend that you attend an annual refresher to keep your knowledge up to date

How to Take Your Qualification Further

Once you have gained your qualification, you may be appointed as a designated emergency first aider within an activity setting.

You may wish to extend your knowledge and skills by completing additional STA first aid qualifications or CPDs.

Alternatively, learners may wish to complete other STA qualifications such as manual handling, fire marshal, lifesaving, swimming teaching and pool plant to support a broader career in the leisure or activity sector.

Interested? Before You Get Started

To attend your course, you will need to meet the following requirements:

  • Be 14 years of age or older at the time of assessment
  • Be able to perform practical demonstrations on the floor
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