Level 3

Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid – RQF

Essential first aid qualification for early years professionals. Ofqual regulated and aligned with Department for Education requirements (September 2016).

Course Description

This paediatric first aid course provides essential information for the Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF). Participants develop vital competencies to respond effectively to emergencies involving infants and children, prioritising their safety and wellbeing during critical situations.

The qualification provides a comprehensive understanding of emergency paediatric first aid as outlined by the Department for Education (September 2016).

Who It's For

  • Professionals working in early years settings (nurseries, day centres, after-school clubs, crèches)
  • Individuals aged 16 and over prepared to assume emergency paediatric first aider responsibilities
  • Settings requiring staff holding a 2-day paediatric first aid qualification

Practical Assessments

  • Infant CPR and AED use
  • Child CPR and AED use
  • Choking casualty management
  • Paediatric wounds, bleeding, and shock
  • Unconscious casualty care
  • Catastrophic bleeding (optional)

Theory Assessment

Multiple-choice exam — 15 questions in 25 minutes. Minimum 11/15 required to pass.

Accreditation

Ofqual regulated (RQF) — aligned with Department for Education requirements (September 2016).

Prerequisites

  • Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills recommended
  • Physical capability to perform CPR on a floor-positioned casualty
  • Ability to demonstrate practical first aid procedures

Delivery & Pricing

In-House Training Only

  • Price: £750 (includes exam fees and materials)
  • Trainer travel fees may apply
  • Maximum 12 candidates per course
  • Delivered nationwide at your business location
  • VAT exempt

Trainer Credentials

  • 15+ years first aid instruction experience
  • Qualified Health and Safety Trainer
  • Relevant diplomas in Health and Safety and First Aid

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Course Syllabus & Accreditation

Official course syllabus · Expert-led, Ofqual-aligned food safety training trusted by UK hospitality and manufacturing teams.

Level: 3Accreditation: Ofqual regulated (RQF) — aligned with Department for Education requirements (September 2016)Duration: 1 day

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Case Studies

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A high-end all-day eatery in Mayfair relocating to a new nearby site needed a fully refreshed, site-specific Food Safety Management System to trade compliantly from day one. Kitchen Tonic delivered a HACCP-aligned system, an allergen matrix and bespoke monitoring documentation, and the new premises achieved a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 at its first inspection.

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A London-based artisan Japanese patisserie was offered the chance to supply a major department store, but first needed a fully compliant food safety management system to meet the retailer’s strict onboarding requirements. Kitchen Tonic delivered a complete HACCP study with detailed SOPs and supporting PRPs, helping them secure the contract and scale production.

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