The SIAS Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to become first aiders in the workplace. It meets the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) First Aid Regulations, supporting organisations that, through their first aid needs assessments, have identified the need for staff to be trained to this level.

The qualification covers essential first aid knowledge, including the roles and responsibilities of a first aider, incident assessment, and recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness. It also includes practical first aid skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), using an automated external defibrillator (AED), and assisting casualties with major injuries and illnesses, including chest and spinal injuries, anaphylaxis, and the use of auto-injectors. The units in this qualification have been developed by the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum.

In accordance with HSE and HSENI guidance, this qualification is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of the award.