The Level 2 Award in First Aid at Workplace qualification is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to a wide range of medical emergencies that may occur in the workplace.
This course ensures that participants can assess an incident, manage casualties safely, and provide prompt and appropriate first aid until professional medical help arrives.
Roles and responsibilities of a workplace first aider Assessing an emergency situation (primary & secondary survey).
Administering CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and use of AED Managing casualties suffering from choking, bleeding, or shock.
Treatment of minor injuries (cuts, burns, sprains, fractures).
Managing unconscious casualties and placing them in the recovery position.
Recognising and assisting with major medical conditions (heart attack, stroke, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes).
Record keeping and post-incident procedures Health and safety requirements in workplace emergencies.
Employees appointed as first aiders in any organisation.
Supervisors and team leaders responsible for workplace safety.
Site workers, engineers, and factory staff Office personnel who wish to be prepared for emergencies.
HSE professionals aiming to strengthen emergency preparedness.
Gain nationally/internationally recognised certification in workplace first aid Learn to manage workplace emergencies confidently and legally.
Improve employee safety and reduce the severity of incidents.
Boost organisational compliance with occupational health & safety standards (such as ISO 45001) Enhance personal skills and confidence in responding to real-life emergencies Contribute to a safer, more proactive workplace environment.
Multiple-choice or short-answer test covering theory of first aid procedures and legal duties.
Practical Assessment: Demonstration of CPR, choking response, bleeding control, and casualty management scenarios.
Scenario Evaluation: Learners apply learned techniques in a simulated workplace emergency under trainer observation
