Introduction
This qualification is designed to equip learners with knowledge and skills required to administer first aid and to assist in gaining employment in a childcare environment.
This qualification is suitable for those working with children, eg nursery and school staff, childminders, parent helpers and also other learners who wish to develop their first aid skills further.
This course is a very practical course so you must be able to get up and down from the floor. Learners are expected to perform CPR on a manikin on the floor for a minimum of 2 minutes. Due to the nature of regulated first aid assessment, there will be a requirement to work in very close proximity with others.
Course code
SEPF
Location
Dumfries and Stranraer Campus
Duration
2 evenings, 18:00 – 21:00
Price
£85.00
Availability
Location: Stranraer
Delivery – 27 Mar 2025 09:00
Location: Dumfries
Evening 1 – 15 Apr 2025 18:00
Evening 2 – 22 Apr 2025 18:00
Entry Requirements
Learners must be 16 years or older
Course Content
Unit: GN0V 46
The Award develops basic skills in emergency paediatric first aid and focuses on the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider and knowing how to deal with emergency situations safely.
In addition, it covers practical activities such as: providing first aid to a child who is unresponsive; providing first aid in choking situations; providing first aid to a child in shock; controlling external bleeding; and administering first aid for bites, stings and minor injuries.
Assessments
Continual practical and theory assessments
Additional funding information
No One Left Behind Training Allowance
Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability partnership (Funded by the Scottish Government) are proud to be working in partnership with DG College to offer eligible individuals funding to learn new, work-related skills and training.
You can use the money to build the skills you need for a job or get some training to take your career to the next level.
And because it’s not a loan, you don’t have to pay it back.
Check if you are eligible then follow the registration process.
Are you eligible?
You must meet all of the following criteria
- 16 years of age or older
- Resident in Dumfries and Galloway
- Have the right to work and live in the UK.
- Unemployed and looking to get back into work OR in employment and claiming an income-based benefit (i.e Universal Credit)
AND at least one of the following characteristics:
- Parents with a child under the age of 19 (still registered in full time education)
- Armed Forces Veteran
- Asylum Seeker
- Care Experienced
- Caring responsibilities
- Childcare needs
- Criminal Convictions
- Homeless or affected by housing inclusion.
- Long Term health condition/ illness
- No Limited work experience.
- Refugee
- Substance related conditions
- Lack of Transport
If you meet the criteria, you could receive the full cost of your course fee.
Apply for your No One Left Behind Grant
To access support with the fees you must register with DG Works. Just follow the link or use the QR code. If you are already registered, please contact your Employment Key Worker for next steps.
Once you have completed the registration form and your eligibility has been checked someone from DG Works (part of Dumfries and Galloway Council) will contact you to ask you to provide the following evidence:
- Reside in Scotland (e.g. evidence address)
- Working Age (e.g. birth certificate)
- Right to Live & Work in the UK (e.g. evidence of benefits)
https://forms.office.com/e/Qp2EB3McZB
If you have any questions please contact 01387 260035 or email DGEmployability@dumgal.gov.uk
Course Contact Details
If you would like more information or to reserve a place on a course, please get in touch.
Telephone: 01387 734199
E-mail:shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk
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