Level 2 Award in First Aid Essentials (RQF)

Duration: 1-day course
Regulation: Ofqual regulated
Certificate Validity: 3 years

Course Overview

Essential First Aid Skills for Everyday Emergencies

The Level 2 Award in First Aid Essentials (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals who have a specific interest or responsibility to provide basic first aid support in the workplace, voluntary groups or community settings.

This practical course provides learners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to respond confidently to a range of common first aid situations. Candidates will learn how to assess incidents, provide immediate care and support casualties until further medical assistance is available.

Successful learners will gain the confidence and practical skills required to deal with emergency situations, including CPR, choking, external bleeding, shock and minor injuries.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

  • Workplace employees who want to gain essential first aid skills.

  • Volunteers and community groups.

  • Individuals with a responsibility to support others.

  • Anyone looking to build confidence in responding to first aid emergencies.

What's Covered?

Topics Include:

  • The role and responsibilities of a first aider

  • Assessing an incident

  • Managing an unresponsive casualty

  • CPR and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

  • Recovery position

  • Choking

  • Seizures

  • Shock

  • External bleeding

  • Minor injuries, including:

    • Cuts, grazes and bruises

    • Minor burns and scalds

  • Accident reporting


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Whether you're booking for yourself or arranging training for your team, we're here to help.

To book your place or register your interest:

📞 Call us: 01884 904 980
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We Offer:

  • Individual bookings

  • Group and workplace training

  • On-site courses at your premises

  • Flexible dates to suit your business

  • Competitive group rates

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