FAA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
2-day Paediatric First Aid training meeting Ofsted and EYFS statutory requirements. Vital for nursery staff, childminders, and teachers.
Course Overview & At a Glance
A comprehensive two-day programme that fully meets Ofsted and EYFS statutory requirements for early-years settings. This course gives educational and childcare staff the essential knowledge and practical confidence to manage first-aid emergencies involving infants and children.
At a Glance:
Duration: 12 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) across a minimum of 2 classroom days
Max Delegates: 12
Delivery Pattern: Can be spread across up to 6 weeks with individual sessions lasting roughly 2 hours. Includes mandatory pre- and post-course study.
Who Should Attend?
Nursery staff, childminders, primary-school teachers, kids' club leaders, and anyone professionally or personally caring for infants or children (aged 16+).
Course Content
- Role & responsibilities of the designated Paediatric First Aider
- Primary survey, recovery position, and continuous casualty monitoring
- CPR techniques tailored specifically for infants & children (including safe AED usage)
- Wounds, bleeding, and shock management
- Anaphylaxis and severe allergic reaction protocols
- Seizures, febrile convulsions, and diabetic emergencies in children
- Pediatric choking procedures
- Minor injuries, burns, and scalds
- Fractures, head, neck, and back injury management
- Chronic and major childhood illnesses (asthma, meningitis, etc.)
- Extreme heat & cold injuries, plus electrical incident response
- Removing foreign bodies from eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
ASsessment & Qualification
Assessed through a combination of practical skill demonstrations and a formal written assessment. Learners must pass both independent elements (Pass/Refer grading system).
Certification: FAA Level 3 Paediatric First Aid (Valid for 3 years).
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between FASET and FAA accredited courses?
The primary difference lies in the industry specialism. FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) is the specific, universally recognised governing body for temporary safety systems, net rigging, and height safety within construction. FAA (First Aid Awards) is a national awarding body regulated by Ofsted/Ofqual that covers cross-industry workplace compliance, such as first aid, mental health support, and fire safety. Boris Nets is fully accredited to deliver both pipelines.
Where does the training take place?
We offer total flexibility depending on your team's operational constraints. We host regular courses at our dedicated Fleetwood Training Centre in Lancashire, which features custom-built environments for practical net rigging, safety testing, and classroom learning. Alternatively, our certified instructors can travel nationwide to deliver training directly on your construction site or corporate premises (subject to service areas and equipment availability & number of delegates).
How do I book a course and check current pricing?
Because our course capacities are limited to ensure safe, low student-to-tutor ratios (ranging from 4 to 16 delegates depending on the module), availability changes daily. To get an accurate, fast quote or secure available dates for your team, please contact us directly via email at sales@borisnets.co.uk, give our Fleetwood hub a call on 01253 874891, or fill out the contact form below.
Can you create custom training courses for our company?
Yes. Alongside our standard FASET, FAA, and CITB-aligned certifications, Boris Nets specialises in writing bespoke training modules. If your team works with specialised or custom netting systems, unusual structural anchors, or unique operational constraints, we can tailor a training framework to match your exact safety logs, learning styles, and risk assessments.
Do your certifications expire?
Expiry depends on the specific course qualification framework. Generally, FASET certificates and CSCS cards require re-assessment or renewal every 2 to 3 years (such as the GSA1 Refresher) or 5 years for specialised net repairs. FAA First Aid and Mental Health qualifications are typically valid for 3 years. General Health & Safety or Manual Handling awards technically have no formal expiry date, though regular CPD refreshers are highly recommended to stay current with changing legislation.
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