Level 2 Certificate in Basic First Aid ...

Introduction | Qualification Title | Qualification Accreditation Numbers | Unit Numbers | Guided Learning Hours | Facilitator/Assessor-Candidate Ratio | Fees | Funding | Qualification Aims | Qualification Objectives | Accreditation End Date | Assessment | Target Audience | Approvals | Progression | Reference Materials Supporting the Qualification | Contacting First Aid Qualifications

Introduction
This Level 2 Certificate in Basic First Aid is a vocationally related qualification that provides candidates with an opportunity to study and be assessed in both practical and theoretical aspects of everyday emergency first aid. - TOP

Qualification Title
Level 2 Certificate in Basic First Aid - TOP

Qualification Accreditation Numbers
Qualification No: 100/5606/5 - TOP

Unit Numbers
• Unit 1 Provide Emergency First Aid to Adults: H/103/4104
• Unit 2 Recognition and First Aid treatment of common illness and injuries: K/103/4105 - TOP

Guided Learning Hours
A minimum of 14 guided learning hours is recommended to complete both the delivery and assessment of the qualification. - TOP

Facilitator/Assessor- Candidate Ratio
To ensure there is appropriate support for and monitoring of candidates during practical sessions the delivery of the qualification is required to operate at a ratio of one qualified facilitator/assessor to a maximum of 12 candidates. - TOP

Fees
Combined Registration/Certification Fee - £20 + VAT - TOP

Funding
These vocationally related qualifications attract funding under Section 96 and/or Section 97 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 and are eligible to be used to qualify candidates taking part in ESF and SME funded programmes. - TOP

Qualification Aims
• To provide candidates with the skills, knowledge and understanding of first aid to provide   appropriate care and manage life threatening conditions, illness and injuries sustained in a sport   and activity environment.

• To offer the opportunity for those appointed as first aiders to provide quality and effective first aid   care in a sport and activity environment. This is achieved through an understanding of the general   duties, responsibilities and treatment principles of first aid. - TOP

Qualification Objectives
On successful completion of the Level 2 Certificate in Basic First Aid, candidates should be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the duties, responsibilities, general treatment   principles and priorities of first aid provision to adults;
• demonstrate an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology;
• demonstrate Initial Patient Assessment and appropriate use of barriers and infection control;
• recognise and respond to life threatening conditions that require resuscitation;
• recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms of common illnesses;
• recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms of common injuries; and
• demonstrate knowledge, understanding and appropriate use of first aid equipment. - TOP

Accreditation End Date
30/08/2008 - TOP

Assessment
Candidates will be assessed against the assessment criteria of the qualification via a combination of internal and external assessment components.

• Internal Assessment - Practical assessment of skills combined with oral questioning of underpinning   knowledge and understanding covering the entire qualification.
• External Assessment - A multiple choice question paper. - top

Target Audience
This qualification will be used by the growing number of people who find themselves in an emergency situation and want the right skills and knowledge to enable them to deal with the situation and give the correct assistance. - TOP

Approvals
This qualification meets the requirements for the HSE Appointed Persons in the Workplace, has received support from Skills for Health. - TOP

Progression
The BFA has been mapped against the relevant National Occupational Standards in Health. Progression may be achieved via a range of qualifications, setting-specific awards and units of the NVQ's in Health. - TOP

Reference Materials Supporting the Qualification
The following information is available for download from the website or by contacting FAQ Centre Support:

• FAQ Level 2 Certificate in Basic First Aid Qualification Specification
• FAQ Centre Guidance Pack (CGP Ver 1) - top

Contacting First Aid Qualifications:

First Aid Qualifications
Unit 8, Phoenix Business Park
Telford Way
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3HB

Tel: 0845 029 1905 Fax: 0845 029 1906
E-mail: info@firstaidqualifications.com - top