Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Overview

The NQual Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is an Ofqual‑regulated qualification for training providers to deliver, designed to provide learners who are working in, or who are intending to work in, a childcare setting and who administer paediatric first aid (PFA) to an infant or child who requires attention. This qualification can also be used for learners already working or preparing to work in the industry.

This qualification is based on the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, setting the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five (March 2017) and the Childcare Act 2006.

At least one person who has a current paediatric first aid (PFA) certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when children are present and must accompany children on outings. All newly qualified entrants to the early years workforce who have completed a Level 2 and/ or Level 3 qualification on or after 30th June 2016, must also have either a full PFA or an emergency PFA certificate within three months of starting work in order to be included in the required staff: child ratios at Level 2 or Level 3 in the early years setting.

This qualification is valid for three years from the date of certification.

For the purpose of this qualification:

• An infant is defined as being under 12 months of age

• A child is defined as being between one year and puberty

This qualification is awarded by NQual, an Ofqual‑regulated Awarding Organisation, and is available to approved centres.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for The NQual Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid qualification are:

• Minimum Age: 14

There are no further entry requirements for this qualification.

Progression Opportunities

The progression opportunities for The NQual Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid qualification include:

• Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner

• Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator

Unit Guidance

Learners must achieve all mandatory units. The total credit value for this qualification is 2.

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

These hours are made up of contact time, guidance or supervision from course tutors, trainers, or training providers. The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 12.

Total Qualification Time (TQT)

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of understanding required for the award of this qualification. This includes the Guided Learning Hours and time spent completing the independent study.

The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 15.

Delivery Options for Training Providers

NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.

To deliver this qualification, centres must not exceed the ratio of 1 qualified tutor to 12 learners.

It has been agreed with the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (FAAOF) that centres must deliver courses with a minimum contact time of 12 hours over a period of at least 2 days.

The qualification has been developed with guidance from ‘Delivery Standards for Regulated First Aid Qualification’. Centres should familiarise themselves with this documentation before delivery for more information about lesson plans, IQA, and equipment and venue requirements.