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Overview
This qualification develops the knowledge and skills required by those working in security services or high risk environments who are required to hold an advanced First Aid qualification.
The qualification ensures learners are able to provide suitable assistance for a range of medical conditions and trauma related injuries including developing an awareness of ballistic and blast injuries. It also supports a role in the workplace and will enable learners to progress to further learning in this sector.
Assessment Method
The Multiple-Choice Question paper will be taken under examination conditions. There are several practical observations. Assessors can use holistic assessment when assessing scenarios.
Qualification Overview
Qualification Number: (QN) 603/6688/6
Learning Aim: 60366886
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 30h
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 28h
Credit value: 3
Level: 3
Validity: 3 years
Assessment: Invigilated MCQ paper and observed practical tasks. Achieving the qualification Learners must achieve the single mandatory unit.
Aim of Qualification
This qualification has been developed to meet the competency requirements of the Faculty of Pre-hospital Care – The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh at Level C. This meets the requirements for the Security Industry Authority (SIA) for Close Protection Officers.
Intended Audience
This qualification supports those who require more advanced First Aid skills. While the qualification has been developed for Close Protection Operatives working in the UK and abroad, the knowledge and skillsit develops are also ideal for Cabin Crew, Industrial First Aiders and those working in remote areas.
Entry Requirements
Learners must have sufficient command of the English language to understand and undertake the recommended assessment methods for this qualification.
Learners should be aged 18 years or over to take this qualification. Learners should be physically capable of undertaking practical assessments as they would in a real-life environment.
There are no other pre-requisites for this qualification; however, learners must be able to work at level 2 and above.
Requalification Requirements
The course may be delivered as a requalification course where the GLH can be reduced to 21, delivered over a minimum of 3 days.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The training venue should be quiet and undisturbed. Staff should not be expected to be on duty. Staff attending should remain for the entire length of the session.
