Welcome to our fully accredited and approved HSE, First Aid Courses page, where you can find all training courses offered in London, Kings Cross. We offer you a wide range of first aid courses such as Emergency First Aid at Work - EFAW 1 day course, First Aid at Work - FAW- 3 days or Paediatrics First Aid 2 days, in London or where you are; give us a call and we will try and point you in the right direction to help choose the right course for you.

Please note that all our First Aid courses will include Automated Defibrillation training starting with the 1st of January 2017 in accordance with the Guidelines of the Resuscitation Council and legislation. 

For AED - automated defibrillator training courses lease visit our designated page by clicking on the following link here.

*EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK 1DAY IN LONDON KINGS CROSS IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESS BOOKING OR GROUPS OF 6 OR MORE.

Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) (EFAW): This is a qualification which enables learners to give emergency first aid to someone who becomes ill at work. This particular award is suited to working environments that have minimum hazards along with a low number of employees. It is equally similar for the refresher. This course is ideal for a person who has an office based job or for a library, shop, retail, etc.

• How long will the course take? 

This qualification is typically delivered on a 1-day 

•  How is the qualification assessed? 

This first aid course qualification is assessed via practical demonstration and oral questioning as well as a small written 9 question test - all will be covered through the length of the course

• What next?  

Every candidate will obtain a certificate and a detailed card that states the newly achieved qualification Emergency First Aid at Work (approx. 2 weeks). This is valid for a period of 3 years and, in order to re-qualify, learners must attend a refresher course. 

Following the completion of this course, learners may wish to go on to take the following qualifications:

The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

The Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)

**THE £190/CANDIDATE LEVEL 3 FIRST AID AT WORK (RQF) 3DAY COURSE, IN LONDON KINGS CROSS, IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS OF 6 OR MORE CANDIDATES AND A DISCOUNT OF 20% OFF IS VAIABLE IN THIS CASE.

Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) (FAW): This includes all the features of EFAW (Emergency First Aid at Work) and also equips learners with the first aid knowledge and skills to tend a range of specific injuries and illnesses. This particular award is most suited to working environments that have a high hazard count and/or high numbers of employees. If you are working in a managerial position, have a job on a building site, or in the construction industry, then by law you must attend this course. If you are looking to work as a close protection operative, you will need this course in order to apply for your CP licence. This course is also suitable for factory workers, manufacturers, warehouse, engineers, etc.

*NEW - Blended learning now available where attendance is only mandatory on the 1st day of the 3 days course, you will be given log on details and will be required to complete the rest of the course subjects at home in maximum 6 weeks. **Access to a computer and broadband connection are required.

PRICE - £190/CANDIDATE - 20% DISCOUNT APPLYED FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OF 6 OR MORE.

• How long will the course  take? 

The First Aid at Work course qualification is typically achieved through a 3-day class-room based training course and for requalification this is reduced to 2-days.  

•  How is the First Aid at Work course qualification assessed? 

The qualification is assessed via practical demonstration and oral questioning as well as a small written 14 question test - all will be covered through the length of the course

• What next? 

Certificates for successful learners will be dispatched for distribution in due course (approx. 1-2 weeks) by the Centre. This qualification lasts for a period of 3 years, after which point learners will need to resit the course which can be adjusted to a 1 day course. All candidates will receive a First Aid book and a First Aid learner pack. If for any reason you are not able to make it on any of the second or the third day of the course, you will be able to reschedule provided you do this within 6 months from the date of the initially chosen course.

**THE PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID LEVEL 3 IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OF 8 OR MORE CANDIDATES, PLEASE E-MAIL US TO BOOK AT info@trainingforsecurity.org.uk, OR CALL US ON TEL: 020 3239 6977 FOR MORE INFORMATION. The course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 4.00pm on both days.

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF): This first aid course qualification provides theoretical and practical training in first aid techniques that are specific to infants aged 0 to 1, and children aged from 1 year old to the onset of puberty. You will need this 2 day training course certification if you are looking register with Ofsted. Learners will become familiar with the role of the paediatric first aider and be able to assess and react appropriately to an emergency situation such as a child or an infant who:

• is unresponsive
• has an airway obstruction or chocking
• has a condition effecting the eyes, ears or nose
• has a chronic medical condition or sudden illness
• is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and/or cold
• has been poisoned
• has been bitten or stung
• has sustained an electric shock
• is suffering from shock
• is wounded or bleeding
• is suffering from burns or scalds
• has a fracture or dislocation
• has a sprain or a strain
• has a head, neck or back injury
• has suffered a minor injury
• is suffering from a severe allergic reaction/anaphylactic shock

The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage is a document published by The Department for Children, Schools and Families and applies to Early Years childcare within England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Statutory Framework states that at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid certificate must be on the premises at all times when children are present. There must be at least one person on outings who has a current paediatric first aid certificate. Our Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid course is recognized as a qualification that fulfils this need.

PRICE - £90/candidate

• How long will the course take? 

This award typically involves a 2 day course.

•  How is the Paediatric First Aid course qualification assessed?

This qualification is assessed through practical and oral questioning through the duration the course by the tutor with a 36 multiple questions examination to be completed in 50 minutes where a minimum of 26 correct answers qualifies you for certification. All the test questions will be thoroughly covered through out the course.  Learners must practically demonstrate the application of the correct techniques in all the First Aid areas indicated within the learning outcomes of the unit.

• What next? 

Certificates for successful learners will be dispatched for distribution in due course (approx. 1 week) by the Centre. Successful learners will also receive a wallet-sized plastic card detailing their qualification. This Paediatric First Aid Course qualification lasts for a period of 3 years, after which point learners will need to resit/refresh. All candidates receive a First Aid pack and a Paediatric First Aid book.

Progression?

Progression and further learning routes include: • 3-day First Aid at Work course qualification