AOSH UK First Aid Qualifications

Be ready when seconds matter.

Build practical emergency-response confidence through AOSH UK first aid qualifications for workplaces, designated first aiders, childcare professionals and people responsible for others.

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CPR & casualty care Workplace first aid pathways Paediatric option
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First aid bandaging practice
Paediatric CPR first aid training
Practical confidence Train. Respond. Protect.

Develop calm, structured first aid response through hands-on learning and guided practice.

Emergency responseBuild confidence for time-critical incidents.
Practical first aidCPR, bleeding control and casualty care.
Adult & paediatricChoose the pathway suited to your role.
Workplace readinessSupport safer and more prepared teams.
Practical First Aid Skills

Learning that looks and feels like real response.

First aid competence becomes stronger when learners repeatedly practise essential actions in realistic training scenarios.

Exact practical activities and assessment methods depend on the qualification and approved training-centre specification. Confirm the current delivery format before enrolment.
CPR practical training
Core skill

CPR & resuscitation practice

Develop technique, rhythm and confidence using practical training equipment.

First aid bandaging
Injury response

Bleeding & wound care

Learn structured casualty care and bleeding-control techniques.

Paediatric first aid training
Child focused

Paediatric response

Build age-appropriate first aid confidence for infants and children.

Hands performing CPR
Emergency action

Response under pressure

Practise the sequence of actions required when an emergency unfolds.

First aid instructor led CPR training
Coached practice

Instructor-led correction

Improve positioning, technique and decision-making through guided practice.

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Which first aid qualification fits your role?

Select the situation closest to your responsibility. This is a quick guide; your employer's first aid needs assessment and the current approved-centre requirements should guide the final choice.

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Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

Suitable for learners who need concise workplace emergency-response capability covering core first aid, CPR and casualty care.

Typical time8 hours
Delivery1 day
FocusEmergency response
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AOSH UK First Aid Portfolio

Three clear pathways. One goal: confident first aid response.

Switch between qualifications to compare course purpose, learning time, audience, benefits and key learning outcomes.

AOSH UK Level 2

Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

A concise workplace qualification focused on core emergency first aid capability.

Typical learning time8 hours
Typical delivery1 day
Best suited toWorkplace responders

Course overview

This qualification develops essential first aid knowledge and practical response skills for workplace emergencies, including initial assessment, CPR, unconscious casualties, choking and bleeding control.

Key benefits
  • Build confidence to act during an emergency.
  • Develop practical CPR and casualty-care skills.
  • Support workplace emergency preparedness.
  • Suitable as a focused starting point for first aid learning.
Typical learning outcomes
  • Assess an emergency situation safely.
  • Provide basic life support and CPR.
  • Support an unconscious casualty.
  • Respond to choking and external bleeding.
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AOSH UK Level 3

Award in First Aid at Work

A broader workplace qualification for people with designated first aid responsibilities.

Typical learning time24 hours
Typical delivery3 days
Best suited toDesignated first aiders

Course overview

This Level 3 pathway develops broader workplace first aid competence for people expected to manage a wider range of injuries, illnesses and emergency situations.

Key benefits
  • Broader capability than an emergency-only qualification.
  • Develop confidence across a wider range of workplace incidents.
  • Support formal first aid responsibilities within organisations.
  • Combine practical demonstration with underpinning knowledge.
Typical learning outcomes
  • Manage first aid incidents and priorities.
  • Provide CPR and casualty care.
  • Respond to injuries, shock and medical conditions.
  • Support workplace emergency arrangements.
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AOSH UK Level 3

Award in Paediatric First Aid

Child-focused emergency first aid for people responsible for infants and children.

Typical learning time16 hours
Typical delivery2 days
Best suited toChildcare & education

Course overview

This qualification focuses on age-appropriate first aid response for infants and children, including paediatric CPR, choking, illness, allergic reactions and injury management.

Key benefits
  • Develop child-specific emergency-response confidence.
  • Learn age-appropriate CPR and choking response.
  • Support childcare and education responsibilities.
  • Strengthen preparedness for common paediatric emergencies.
Typical learning outcomes
  • Provide infant and child CPR.
  • Respond to paediatric choking.
  • Recognise serious illness and allergic reactions.
  • Manage common injuries and emergency situations.
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Quick Comparison

Compare the three qualification routes.

Use this overview to understand the main difference between emergency workplace response, broader workplace first aid and child-focused first aid.

Level 2 Emergency First Aid

Focused workplace emergency-response qualification.

Duration8 hours / 1 day
Primary focusCore emergency first aid
Typical learnerGeneral workplace responder

Level 3 First Aid at Work

Broader workplace first aid capability for designated responders.

Duration24 hours / 3 days
Primary focusComprehensive workplace first aid
Typical learnerDesignated first aider

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid

Child-focused first aid for infants and children.

Duration16 hours / 2 days
Primary focusPaediatric emergencies
Typical learnerChildcare / education roles
Progression & Role Fit

Choose competence that matches responsibility.

First aid training should be selected around your actual role, workplace risks and responsibility for adults or children.

01

Start with emergency response

Level 2 supports core workplace emergency first aid for learners who need essential lifesaving capability.

02

Broaden workplace competence

Level 3 First Aid at Work is suited to designated first aiders who need wider incident-response capability.

03

Choose a child-focused route

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid is designed for people responsible for infants and children.

Who Can Benefit?

First aid competence across multiple sectors.

The most suitable qualification depends on workplace hazards, first aid needs and the learner's level of responsibility.

Construction & Industry

For teams working in environments where physical injury risks may be higher.

Offices & Corporate Teams

For employees supporting emergency preparedness in professional workplaces.

Hospitality & Retail

For customer-facing teams that may need to react quickly to injury or illness.

Education

For schools and education environments requiring trained emergency responders.

Childcare & Early Years

For nursery staff, childminders, nannies and people responsible for children.

Community & Voluntary Roles

For people supporting groups, events, communities and voluntary activities.

First Aid FAQs

Questions learners commonly ask before enrolment.

Which first aid qualification should I choose?
Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work is a focused workplace emergency-response route. Level 3 First Aid at Work is suited to broader designated workplace first aid responsibilities. Level 3 Paediatric First Aid is the child-focused pathway for learners responsible for infants and children.
How long do the courses take?
Typical published delivery is around 8 hours / 1 day for Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work, 24 hours / 3 days for Level 3 First Aid at Work, and 16 hours / 2 days for Level 3 Paediatric First Aid.
Is first aid training practical?
Yes. Practical competence is central to first aid learning. Exact assessment activities vary by qualification and current approved-centre requirements, so confirm the current specification before enrolment.
Can companies arrange group first aid training?
Corporate and group delivery may be available depending on learner numbers, location and training-centre arrangements. Contact admissions to discuss your organisation's requirements.
Is Paediatric First Aid only for childcare professionals?
It is especially relevant to childcare and education roles, but may also suit anyone whose responsibilities include caring for infants or children. Confirm role-specific requirements before enrolling.

Build confidence before an emergency happens.

Speak with Accel Vision about the AOSH UK First Aid qualification that best matches your role, workplace responsibilities and learning needs.

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