FAA Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (RQF)

Build the confidence to respond when someone collapses. Our half-day Basic Life Support (BLS) course combines clear explanations with hands-on practice, helping learners develop essential adult resuscitation skills in a supportive training environment.

The session focuses on recognising an emergency, getting help and taking effective action while professional assistance is on its way. Practical activities give learners time to ask questions, practise with training equipment and receive feedback.

Who This Course Is For

Suitable for care and support staff, workplace teams, volunteers, community groups and individuals who want to develop their life-saving skills, particularly where an automated external defibrillator (AED) is available.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Assess the scene and a casualty safely, and summon appropriate help.
• Recognise an unresponsive adult who is not breathing normally.
• Practise adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a training manikin.
• Understand safe AED use alongside CPR.
• Use the recovery position appropriately and continue monitoring breathing.

Flexible Delivery to Suit Your Organisation

Duration: Half day, including at least 2.5 guided learning hours. Total Qualification Time is 3.5 hours.

Face-to-face training with demonstrations, supported practice and realistic scenarios. Contact us to arrange a closed course for your team or enquire about individual places on an open course.

Closed group price: £375 per group.
Open course price: £45 per person.

Important Details

Qualification and Assessment

FAA Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (RQF), subject to successful practical assessment and related oral questions. The qualification is valid for three years; annual refresher training is recommended.

Entry and Participation

Learners must be aged 14 or over. A maximum of 12 learners can attend per trainer. Assessment includes CPR at floor level; please discuss any learning or access needs with us before booking.

Choosing the Right Course

Employers should use their first aid needs assessment to decide whether BLS, Emergency First Aid at Work or the broader First Aid at Work course is appropriate.