Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual. The qualification was developed in association with and are supported by the Paediatric First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum.

To support effective delivery of this qualification, centres should familarise themselves with Assessment Principles, Assessment Standardisation, Blended Learning, and Delivery Standards, all of which can be found on the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum website Home - First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (faaof.org).

The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain knowledge and practical competences required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations. The TQUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is usually delivered as a two-day programme of training and assessment for learners to allow them to be paediatric first aiders.

The qualification has recommended course duration of two days. The course duration may be increased to meet additional learning needs if required but not reduced. The qualification develops learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: roles and responsibilities of the Paediatric First Aider; assessing an incident, recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness, assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness, chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis. If this qualification is being used to meet the requirements of the HSE then it is valid for three years, after which learners will need to repeat the qualification, it is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.