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Qualification Specification Level 2 Award in Emergency

First Aid at Work Qualification Number: 500/7427/1

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Contents

1. Target Group: ................................................................................................ 3

2. Key Skills: ..................................................................................................... 3

3. Recommendation of Prior Learning: .................................................................. 3

4. Age Ranges: .................................................................................................. 3

5. Guided Learning Hours: .................................................................................. 3

6. Restrictions on Candidate Entry: ...................................................................... 3

7. Special Needs: ............................................................................................... 4

8. Qualification Structure: ................................................................................... 4

9. Examination Results and Certificates: ............................................................... 4

10. Suggested Reading: ....................................................................................... 4

11. Potential for Progression: ................................................................................ 4

12. Required Qualifications and Experience of Nominated Tutors: .............................. 4

13. Suitable Subject Area Qualifications may include: .............................................. 4

14. Suitable Teaching Qualifications include: ........................................................... 5

15. Unit 1: Emergency First Aid Skills .................................................................... 6

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QUALIFICATION SPECIFICATION LEVEL 2 AWARD IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT

WORK

Title - HABC Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

1. Target Group:

1.1.1 The Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work is a qualification

aimed at candidates already working or preparing to work in industry

that is identified within the Company’s risk assessment of First Aid

1.1.2 Candidates gaining this qualification will know that First Aid is the

responsibility of everyone involved in the working environment. Its

topics are regarded by the Health & Safety Executive as being important to

maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective treatment of

injuries and ill health in the workplace.

1.2 The qualification can be taken as a free standing qualification or as part of a

wider programme of training.

2. Key Skills:

2.1 This qualification provides the opportunity for candidates to develop competence

in key skills and produce evidence towards attaining key skills. The qualification

does not ensure key skills are met as this would depend upon candidates

producing a portfolio of evidence and the mode of study adopted.

3. Recommendation of Prior Learning:

3.1 There are no prerequisites for this qualification. It is advised that candidates

have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent. Arrangements

are in place for special needs.

4. Age Ranges:

4.1 This qualification is appropriate for use in age ranges: pre-16, 16-18 and 19+

5. Guided Learning Hours:

5.1 Guided learning hours for this qualification are 10 hours depending upon the

mode of study and training needs of candidates.

6. Restrictions on Candidate Entry:

6.1 Candidates must have undertaken a course of instruction approved by HABC and

covering the syllabus prior to taking the examination. In addition, all candidates

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must be able to demonstrate their competence of key First Aid practices which is

assessed ongoing by the instructor.

7. Special Needs:

7.1 HABC have measures in place for delegates with special needs. Please see the

Reasonable Adjustments Policy, Annex 17 of the HABC Core Manual.

8. Qualification Structure:

8.1 This is a single unit qualification.

8.2 The qualification is competency-based. The assessment is ongoing throughout

the course and carried out by the Nominated Tutor. Candidates must practically

demonstrate the application of the correct techniques in all the First Aid areas

indicated within the qualification.

9. Examination Results and Certificates:

9.1 Following the assessment, a list of results will be provided stating whether

candidates have passed or failed. Certificates for successful candidates will be

dispatched for distribution by Nominated Tutors.

10. Suggested Reading:

10.1 Sevett. S 2006 Emergency First Aid Handbook (Level 2), 5th edition

2008.Highfield publications.

11. Potential for Progression:

11.1 Progression routes include First Aid at Work which includes learning outcomes for

candidates to be able to administer emergency first aid at work, recognise the

presence of major illness and apply general first aid principles in its management.

12. Required Qualifications and Experience of Nominated Tutors:

12.1 Nominated Tutors must have sufficient expertise to speak with authority on the

subject to be taught at the Levels at which they wish to train.

12.2 HABC require that Nominated Tutors have teaching experience and hold a

qualification in the relevant subject area.

13. Suitable Subject Area Qualifications may include:

13.1 A current and valid First Aid at Work certificate

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13.2 Registration with the NMC or GMC

13.3 A registered paramedic with the HPC

14. Suitable Teaching Qualifications include:

14.1 Diploma or Certificate in Education

14.2 Bachelors or Masters Degree in Education

14.3 City and Guilds Teachers Certificate or equivalent

14.4 Level 3 NVQ in Training and/or Development

14.5 Professional Trainers Certificate

14.6 Proof of at least 30 hours of training in any subject

14.7 HABC will also accept proof of attendance on a Nuco 2-day instructor course (or

equivalent) together with relevant work experience and a training qualification or

training experience.

14.8 Nominated Tutors should also be able to demonstrate relevant experience and

knowledge in a work context and provide evidence of engagement with the

subject field and continuing professional development.

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15. Unit 1: Emergency First Aid Skills

Unit no: Y/600/1250

Level: 2

Credit: 1

GLH: 10

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

The learner will: The learner can:

1. Understand the role and

responsibilities of an emergency first

aider

1. Identify the role and responsibilities of

an emergency first aider

2. Describe how to minimise the risk of

infection to self and others

3. Describe how to complete an incident

report form

4. Identify the first aid equipment

available and describe how it can be used

safely

2. Know how to assess an incident 1. Describe how to conduct a scene survey

2. Describe how to make a primary survey

of a casualty

3. Identify when and how to call for help

3. Manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally

1. Demonstrate how to assess a casualty’s

level of consciousness

2. Demonstrate how to open a casualty’s

airway and check breathing

3. Demonstrate how to place an

unconscious casualty into the recovery

position that maintains an open airway and

explain why it is important

4. Describe how to treat a casualty who is

in seizure

4. Manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally

1. Demonstrate how to administer effective Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin

5. Recognise and assist a casualty who

is choking 1. Describe how to identify a casualty with

a partially and completely blocked airway

obstruction

2. Demonstrate how to treat a casualty

who is choking

6. Manage a casualty who is wounded and bleeding

1. Demonstrate how to control severe

external bleeding

7. Manage a casualty who is in shock 1. Describe signs and symptoms of shock

2. Demonstrate how to manage a casualty

who is in shock

8. Understand how to manage a 1. Describe how to manage a casualty

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casualty with a minor injury with:

• Small cuts, grazes and bruises

• Minor burns and scalds

• Small splinters