The Emergency First Aid at Work at Heights – Level 3 (VTQ) qualification is designed for individuals who work at height or manage activities where falls from height present a significant risk. The course provides learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond effectively to emergency situations in a working-at-height environment.
This qualification builds on standard emergency first aid principles while focusing on the additional risks associated with work at height, including suspension trauma, falls, restricted access, and delayed emergency response. It is suitable for those working in construction, utilities, telecoms, rail, arboriculture, wind energy, roofing, and other high-risk environments.
Course Content Includes:
- Roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider at height
- Assessing the scene and managing risk in a working-at-height environment
- Casualty assessment and primary survey
- Managing unconscious casualties
- CPR and use of an AED
- Control of bleeding and management of shock
- Treatment of common workplace injuries
- Recognition and management of suspension trauma
- Safe casualty handling and considerations when rescue is delayed
- Communication and coordination with emergency services
Assessment:
Learners are assessed through practical demonstrations and underpinning knowledge checks to ensure competence in realistic, work-related scenarios.
Certification:
Successful learners will be awarded a Level 3 Vocationally Recognised Qualification (VTQ) in Emergency First Aid at Work at Heights. Certification is typically valid for three years, subject to awarding body requirements.
Who Should Attend:
Operatives working at height, supervisors and team leaders, rescue and response personnel, and anyone designated as an emergency first aider in a work-at-height environment.
Entry Requirements:
No formal prerequisites are required; however, learners should have a reasonable level of fitness and the ability to participate in practical assessments.
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