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Qualification Specification Level 2 Award in Emergency
First Aid at Work Qualification Number: 500/7427/1
Version 2
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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