Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support Course Overview
Course Name
QNUK Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support (Adult & Children) (RQF)
Course Code
603/2612/8
Category
Type
In-House
Duration
3 Guided Learning Hours
Pricing
£549.00 up to 12 learners (ex. VAT)
£525.00 up to 6 learners (ex. VAT)
What Is the Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support?
Want to employ or refresh necessary skills in managing a casualty who is not breathing? This short course is specifically designed for healthcare professionals working in general practice or dental surgeries who are expected to be proficient in resuscitating unconscious patients or learners interested in undertaking this for personal development and to acquire CPR skills and knowledge. This course includes the use of an AED and is aligned to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
Who Should Attend the Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support?
This course is specifically designed for:
Healthcare professionals working in general practice or dental surgeries who need to be proficient in resuscitation techniques.
Individuals interested in personal development and acquiring CPR and life-saving skills.
Whether you're required to respond to unconscious patients in a medical setting or want to learn for personal reasons, this course provides essential training.
No prior first aid experience is needed, and it's suitable for anyone aged 16 or above.
Why Choose In-House Basic Life Support Training with First Aid Safety?
With in-house training, your team receives a personal and flexible approach, customised to your workplace needs. This format ensures your team gets the most relevant training in a time-efficient manner, minimising workplace disruption.
Our instructors create a relaxed environment, ensuring you and your colleagues are comfortable with the content and methods. Hands-on practice is a key part of the training, ensuring learners are well-prepared to act in an emergency.
What are the Benefits of In-House Training?
Significantly reduce your training cost
Cost-effective compared to open public courses
Promote a safety culture where your team are confident in dealing with first aid
Control your own learning environment by hosting your training in-house
Save time by getting your staff qualified together
Encourages interaction and team bonding between your staff
Train on a date and time that suits your business requirements
Liaise and coordinate your training needs with a single training provider
What Will You Learn on the Basic Life Support Training Course?
Unit 1 – Basic Life Support for Adults and Children
Basic Life Support: How to assess a casualty, ensuring you approach safely and use the correct procedures.
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): Learn the correct method for chest compressions and rescue breaths, suitable for adults and children.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED): Understand how to safely and effectively use an AED to increase a casualty's chances of survival.
Dealing with an Unconscious Casualty: Learn how to place someone in a recovery position while waiting for emergency services.
Choking Management: Gain confidence in helping someone who is choking covering adults, children and infant protocols.
This concise course offers hands-on practice to prepare you for real-life situations.
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Assessment Method
Practical assessment
A practical assessment of the learners is conducted during the course. Ongoing assessment will involve learners demonstrating skills in primary survey, CPR, AED (Defibrillator) and choking for adults and children.
You’ll be assessed on your ability to:
Perform competent CPR.
Use an AED safely.
Respond effectively to someone choking.
Correctly manage an unconscious casualty.
There’s no written exam, so learners are assessed on their practical competence.
What's Included in the Basic Life Support course?
Expert instructions
Comprehensive manual
Qualification fees
Necessary equipment
One-year certification
Reminder service
Speedy response to your questions or queries
In-house Basic Life Support Course Pricing
Duration: 3 hours
In-house Pricing
£549.00 up to 12 learners (ex.vat)
£525.00 up to 6 learners (ex.vat)
Why Choose First Aid Safety?
Since 2012, First Aid Safety have delivered Ofqual-regulated basic life support and first aid training courses to employees from a wide range of industries, from aviation to finance. Partnered with Qualifications Network UK (QNUK), an awarding body that develops and offers qualifications regulated by Ofqual, we are committed to providing high-quality courses that meet HSE requirements and are fully tailored to each workplace.
Our courses are delivered through interactive teaching methods, including engaging Q&A sessions and hands-on practical activities. This approach ensures learners gain essential first aid knowledge and the confidence to apply their practical skills in real situations.
With a comprehensive network of experienced instructors available nationwide, we can deliver regulated training courses at your premises on a date and time that works for you.
Enquire Now
Equip your team with essential life-saving skills. Enquire now about the QNUK Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support (RQF).
Call us on 020 7112 8543 or complete an enquiry form for further details. Be prepared to act promptly in a first-aid emergency.
Operating hours
Our friendly team can be contacted Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm
10am-5pm during weekends and bank holidays.
Basic Life Support Level 2 FAQs
Basic Life Support refers to the initial care provided to someone experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, like cardiac arrest or choking. The goal is to preserve life until professional medical help arrives.
Anyone can benefit from Basic Life Support training, particularly those in workplaces where there is a risk of sudden medical emergencies, such as offices, schools, gyms, and community centres. The course may support a role in a workplace across any industry, particularly health care, or those
participating in any form of social, leisure or sporting activities.
Basic Life Support certificates are valid for one year. We recommend refreshing your training annually to keep your skills up to date.
Up to 12 learners can be facilitated per instructor, ensuring each learner receives personalised instructions and hands-on training. Larger group numbers can also be facilitated with additional instructors. Get in touch with our team today to learn more about our in-house Basic Life Support training.
Yes, the course meets the requirements set by the Resuscitation Council UK guidlines for workplace basic life support training.
Successful learners will receive a nationally recognised qualification that’s regulated by Ofqual.
No prior first aid experience is necessary as the course is designed for learners from various training levels and experiences, including those with very little or no previous first aid experience. This Basic Life Support course will provide learners with the skills they need to manage the common first aid emergencies in the workplace, including both practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
Yes, because our Level 2 Basic Life Support is delivered in-house, it can be fully tailored to suit your company’s specific risks and requirements. Our in-house approach ensures that the training is relevant to your team’s daily working environment, and they are trained on any risks that are unique to your workplace.
Proof of photo identification is required to attend all regulated courses. Otherwise, there’s no specialist equipment that you need to provide - everything that’s required will be facilitated by our instructors. Learners are advised to wear comfortable clothing suitable for practical exercises and bring a notepad and pen for taking notes.
The Equality Act 2010 requires training centres to make reasonable adjustments where a disabled person would be at a substantial disadvantage in undertaking an assessment. A request for a reasonable adjustment depends on several factors, including the needs of the individual. Reasonable adjustments should be applied before a learner is assessed. Accordingly, we ask that customers identify any reasonable adjustments in time for such adjustments to be made promptly.
Learners must be at least 14 years old* to enrol on the Level 2 Basic Life Support course. An understanding of English is also required to undertake the training and complete the multiple-choice assessments. Learners must demonstrate first aid procedures as part of their assessment, including providing CPR to a casualty on the floor, and so must be physically capable of this. Where learners are unable to perform practical tasks such as this, they may choose to take the QNUK Level 2 Award in Essential First Aid (RQF) course as an alternative.
*Please note that while learners aged 14-16 are allowed to complete the qualification, they shouldn’t be relied on by employers as the sole emergency first aider in the workplace.
