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Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

This First Aid Qualification is aligned to the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which were revised on 1st October 2009. The Regulations require that, in order to provide first aid to employees who are injured or become ill whilst at work, employers must have suitably qualified people, equipment and facilities.

Are there any age restrictions?

Learners must meet the minimum age restriction of 19 years.

What are the benefits of completing this Qualification?

This Qualification will enhance the ability of personnel to work safely, effectively and efficiently in the workplace, reducing unnecessary risks to themselves and others. It can be tailored to meet the needs and context of the business.

Additionally the Qualification will ensure personnel and the workplace is complying with HSE Regulations. It also has the full support of the Sector Skills Council, Skills for Health.

Content of the Qualification

The Qualification consists of one mandatory unit, Emergency First Aid Skills.

Lantra Awards also offer an Emergency First Aid at Work training and assessment course which enables learners to evidence and achieve the Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work. By completing the course, the learner will receive a certificate of basic training ensuring compliance with the Regulations.

How long will the Qualification take to complete?

The Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification is awarded on the achievement of 1 credit (10 Guided Learning Hours) and all credits must come from the mandatory unit.

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