SIAS
    Level 3
    QN: 610/5634/0
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    SIAS Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SIAS. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 18 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    SIAS
    Syllabus Units
    2 Units
    Guided Hours
    18 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    SIAS Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work

    Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Demonstrate a systematic secondary survey to identify injuries and illnesses.
    • Apply appropriate first aid for bone, joint, and muscle injuries.
    • Manage a casualty with head or spinal trauma, including spinal motion restriction.
    • Recognise and treat chest injuries with appropriate dressings.
    • Apply correct first aid for burns and scalds based on cause, extent, and depth.
    • Provide immediate care for eye injuries, including foreign body removal and irrigation.
    • Implement first aid for suspected poisoning, ensuring personal safety.
    • Administer emergency treatment for anaphylaxis, heart attack, and stroke.
    2

    SIAS Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work

    Emergency First Aid in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Demonstrate a systematic primary survey (DRABC) to safely assess an emergency situation
    • Explain the legal responsibilities and scope of practice of an appointed workplace first aider
    • Perform effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an unresponsive non-breathing casualty
    • Administer appropriate first aid for a conscious and unconscious choking casualty
    • Apply direct pressure and other techniques to control severe external bleeding
    • Recognise the signs and symptoms of shock and provide appropriate first aid management
    • Identify and treat common minor injuries, including cuts, grazes, and bruises, in a workplace setting

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/5634/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    SIAS
    Qualification Type
    Other Vocational Qualification
    Operational Start
    May 2025