Compulsory First Aid Requirement

In order for your learners to complete the Level 3 Certificate in Basic Expedition Leadership, they must gain a First Aid certificate (eight hours) as a compulsory requirement of the qualification.

The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) recognises this compulsory requirement as 'Entry Requirements', although the name is misleading; Sports Leaders UK require this component to be completed before certification, not before learners start the course. Your learner may choose from a variety of First Aid certificates, however what they choose must be current and valid.

Current: Some First Aid certificates have an expiry date. In order for a First Aid certificate to be recognised, it must still be in date when the Learner Certification Form is returned to Sports Leaders UK.

Valid: There are a number of different First Aid certificates on the open market. Sports Leaders UK do not mind which one your learner completes, however it must be delivered by a recognised Health and Safety Executive training provider, and must cover the following subjects:

• Understanding the role of the first aider.
• Communicating effectively and managing an incident.
• Looking after yourself and the casualty.
• Assessing the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.
• Administering cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively.
• Administering First Aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who:
  • is choking
  • is bleeding
  • is in shock
  • is showing signs of:
    • hypothermia
    • hyperthermia
    • burns and scalds
    • allergic reactions
    • asthma
• Administering First Aid safely, promptly and effectively to an unconscious casualty.
• Providing appropriate First Aid for minor injuries (blisters, bites and stings).
• Reporting accidents in the appropriate manner.