Level 2 Certificate in Emergency First Aid for the Workplace ...

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

Introduction
The Level 2 Certificate in Emergency First Aid for the Workplace is a vocationally related qualification that provides candidates with an opportunity to study and be assessed for both the practical and knowledge aspects of emergency first aid in a workplace environment. - TOP

Qualification Title
Level 2 Certificate in Emergency First Aid for the Workplace - TOP

Qualification Accreditation Numbers
Qualification No: 100/6067/4 - TOP

Unit Numbers
• Unit 1 Provide Emergency First Aid In a Workplace Environment L/500/1378 - TOP

Guided Learning Hours
A minimum of 7 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 emergency first aid to   provide appropriate care and manage life threatening conditions, illness and injuries that may occur   in a workplace environment. - TOP

• To offer the opportunity for an individual who may become the Appointed Person or Emergency   First Aider to gain the skills and knowledge to provide quality and effective first aid whenever the   need may occur. This is achieved through an understanding of the general duties, legal   responsibilities and treatment principles of first aid. - TOP

Accreditation End Date
30/08/2008 - TOP

Assessment
Candidates will be internally assessed against the assessment criteria of the qualification using a marking guide that is externally set and moderated by FAQ. The internal assessment is conducted by the candidates’ facilitator/assessor using ongoing practical assessment combined with oral questioning of underpinning knowledge, understanding and application

Target Audience
This qualification will be utilised by people who want the right skills and knowledge to enable them to give the correct assistance while carrying out the role of Appointed Person or Emergency First Aider in a workplace environment. - TOP

Approvals
The content of this qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 for appointed persons in the workplace and will qualify the candidate to take on the role of the Emergency First Aider. Candidates will still need to complete a full First Aid at Work course if they will be required to be a First Aid at Work provider. - TOP

Progression
Progression from the EFA could lead to either voluntary or paid employment in many areas. - TOP

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

Contacting First Aid Qualifications:

First Aid Qualifications
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Tel: 0845 029 1905 Fax: 0845 029 1906
E-mail: info@firstaidqualifications.com - TOP