ICTQual Level 2 Award in First Aid Essentials

This ICTQual AB Level 2 Award is a short first aid qualification designed to build emergency preparedness through theoretical learning, practical demonstrations, hands-on techniques, and mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres.

• ICTQual AB Level 2 Award qualification

• Covers fundamental first aid knowledge and practical skills

• Includes assessing incidents, CPR, choking, bleeding, shock, and medical emergencies

• Delivered through online, in-person, or blended formats as decided by the Approved Training Centre

• Mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres

• Two-day, six-hour training programme

The ICTQual Level 2 Award in First Aid Essentials is designed to provide learners with the confidence and competence to respond promptly and appropriately during medical emergencies. It focuses on essential first aid principles, practical response techniques, and safe action in emergency situations.

• Develops essential emergency response confidence

• Builds practical first aid knowledge and skills

• Supports workplace, home, and community safety

• Includes adult, child, and infant CPR awareness

• Provides foundation knowledge for further first aid and emergency care training

• Helps learners respond safely, promptly, and appropriately in emergencies

Learners will develop the knowledge and practical understanding required to assess emergencies, provide immediate first aid, perform CPR, manage choking, control bleeding, respond to shock, and support casualties during common medical emergencies.

• Identify the importance of first aid in emergency situations

• Recognize legal and ethical considerations related to providing first aid

• Demonstrate the ability to assess an emergency situation and ensure personal safety

• Perform CPR on adults, children, and infants according to current guidelines

• Identify signs of choking and apply appropriate airway obstruction techniques

• Recognize and provide first aid support for bleeding, wounds, shock, heart attacks, strokes, and seizures

This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning basic first aid techniques and principles, including individuals who want to be prepared for emergencies in workplaces, homes, public places, and community settings.

• Students who want to learn essential first aid skills

• Parents and caregivers responsible for family or dependent care

• Employees and workplace personnel who may need basic emergency response skills

• Community members who want to support safer environments

• Individuals preparing for further emergency care or first aid qualifications

• Anyone willing to learn basic first aid techniques and emergency response principles

There are typically no formal entry requirements for this course, but learners should be willing to learn, able to understand course materials, and physically capable of participating in practical first aid activities.

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills are recommended to understand written and verbal instructions

• Basic physical fitness and sufficient English language ability are recommended for practical participation and assessment

Assessment is mandatory and conducted through Approved Training Centres. Learners are assessed through quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions and must achieve the required passing score to complete the qualification.

• Mandatory assessment through an Approved Training Centre

• Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

• Assessment of comprehension of course material and application of first aid concepts

• Minimum passing score of 75%

The ICTQual Level 2 Award in First Aid Essentials provides a foundation for further education, advanced first aid training, emergency response roles, occupational health and safety responsibilities, and community volunteering.

• ICTQual Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care

• Advanced Life Support certification for suitable healthcare professionals

• Emergency Medical Technician or paramedic training pathways

• Occupational health and safety officer or workplace first aid trainer roles