Emergency, First Aid & Fire Safety
First Aid Level 3 Training
SAQA-aligned first aid level 3 training delivered online, on-site or at our centres in Midrand and Durban. Daily classes, no waiting period.
Quick answer
What is the First Aid Level 3 course?
This accredited course provides learners with advanced knowledge and practical skills to provide first aid in the workplace. The training focuses on managing complex injuries and medical emergencies, advanced patient assessment, coordination during emergencies, and effective use of first aid equipment.
Course outline
What the First Aid Level 3 course covers, module by module.
- Legal and workplace requirements for advanced first aid
- Roles and responsibilities of a First Aider (Level 3)
- Advanced assessment of casualties and emergency scenes
- Advanced basic life support and CPR principles
- Management of severe bleeding, shock, and trauma
- Treatment of fractures, burns, and spinal injuries
- Management of medical emergencies and unconscious casualties
- Use and maintenance of advanced first aid equipment
- Reporting, documentation, and handover to emergency services
- Conduct advanced assessments of emergency situations
- Apply advanced first aid techniques for serious injuries
- Manage medical emergencies and trauma effectively
- Coordinate first aid responses during workplace incidents
- Comply with workplace first aid and reporting requirements
- Appointed workplace First Aiders
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Legal and workplace requirements for advanced first aid
- Roles and responsibilities of a First Aider (Level 3)
- Advanced assessment of casualties and emergency scenes
- Advanced basic life support and CPR principles
- Management of severe bleeding, shock, and trauma
- Treatment of fractures, burns, and spinal injuries
- Management of medical emergencies and unconscious casualties
- Use and maintenance of advanced first aid equipment
- Reporting, documentation, and handover to emergency services
- Conduct advanced assessments of emergency situations
- Apply advanced first aid techniques for serious injuries
- Manage medical emergencies and trauma effectively
- Coordinate first aid responses during workplace incidents
- Comply with workplace first aid and reporting requirements
- Appointed workplace First Aiders
Who should attend
- Appointed workplace first aiders at the highest level
- Safety officers and emergency response team members
- Supervisors responsible for first aid arrangements
- Employees who need level 3 certification
Frequently asked questions
How much does First Aid Level 3 cost?
First Aid Level 3 costs R650 per person and runs over one day. Classes run daily with no waiting period, and group bookings are negotiable. The course is aligned to unit standard 120497 and covers advanced assessment, trauma management and coordination of first aid responses. Book your seat on email info@rehtraining.co.za or call 010 746 6954.
Who should do First Aid Level 3?
First Aid Level 3 suits appointed workplace first aiders who need the highest level of first aid training, as well as safety officers and staff who lead emergency responses. It covers advanced assessment, serious injuries, trauma and handover to emergency services. If your workplace requires a level 3 first aider on site, this is the course to book. Email info@rehtraining.co.za for dates.
Is First Aid Level 3 accredited?
Yes, First Aid Level 3 is accredited and aligned to SAQA unit standard 120497. You receive a certificate issued in line with the relevant unit standard on completing the course. The training is practical, so it counts toward workplace first aid requirements. Contact us on email info@rehtraining.co.za to book.
Can you train at our site?
Yes, we offer on-site training at client premises, which works well for companies that need several staff certified at once. You can also attend our centres in Midrand and Durban. Daily classes mean you can start quickly. Call 010 746 6954 or email info@rehtraining.co.za to discuss dates and group pricing.
Reviews
Reviews for First Aid Level 3
Ready to book First Aid Level 3?
Email us for pricing, dates and group discounts. A training advisor responds fast.