Course

Qualsafe Activity First Aid (RQF) QA Level 2 Award

Summary

Awarding body

Qualsafe Awards logo

Course type

  • On-site training and assessment

Training course duration

2 days

Novice candidates

12

Experience Worker Tests per day

N/A

Variations

N/A

Card options

  • 3-year Qualsafe traditional card & certificate

Minimum age

14

Instructor

Tuppco instructors

What is the QA Level 2 Award in Activity First Aid (RQF)?

The QA Level 2 Award in Activity First Aid (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a responsibility to provide first aid in outdoor or activity-based environments. Successful candidates will gain the knowledge and skills needed to treat a range of conditions that could occur during any form of activity, from life-threatening illnesses to minor injuries.
This qualification is ideal for people who have a specific interest or responsibility in professional, voluntary or community activities such as sports or outdoor events.

What does the Tuppco training course include?

  • The role and responsibilities of a first aider

  • Assessing an incident

  • Managing an unresponsive casualty

  • CPR and AED use

  • Recovery Position

  • Heart Attack

  • Stroke

  • Head, neck and back injuries

  • Chest and abdominal injuries

  • Fractures

  • External bleeding

  • Shock

  • Burns and scalds

  • Choking

  • Poisoning

  • Anaphylaxis

  • Asthma

  • Diabetes

  • Epilepsy and seizures

  • Treatment for hot and cold temperatures

  • Minor injuries

  • Sprains, strains and dislocations

  • Eye injuries

Venue and equipment requirements

  • Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork

  • Suitable area for practical demonstrations

  • Suitable welfare facilities

  • Risk assessment completed

Theory Assessment

  • Theory assessment/multiple choice question papers – there is 1 paper for each Learner and Learners should answer all the questions under ‘examination’ conditions.
  • Guidelines:
    • The maximum time allowed for Unit 1 is 25 minutes and for Unit 2 it is 45 minutes
    • The minimum mark is 11 out of 16 for Unit 1 and 21 out of 30 for Unit 2 in order to be considered for an overall ‘Pass’

Practical assessment criteria:

  • Practical assessments – observed by the Trainer throughout the course, with the results of each learning outcome recorded on the practical assessment paperwork. 
  • There are 6 mandatory and 1 optional practical assessment for this qualification:
    • CPR and safe use of an AED
    • Choking casualty
    • Unconscious casualty
    • Wounds, bleeding and shock
    • Management of fractures
    • Secondary survey
    • Optional extra – Catastrophic bleeding

Where does Tuppco deliver on-site training courses?

    Tuppco can deliver onsite training nationwide using venue and equipment supplied