Pre Course Information Document
This document is to be viewed by those who will be attending one of our open courses at either Hestercombe House in Taunton or Huish Park, Yeovil. Please ensure you read all the information and take note of what you need to bring with you.
Hestercombe House, Taunton
Address and Parking
The address of the venue is:
Hestercombe House and Gardens
Hestercombe
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8LG (if using a sat nav please use TA2 8LQ)
There is free parking at the venue. Make your way from the car park to the big black gates (you will have seen driving in) and use the intercom to let us know you have arrived. Select Option 2 which should be marked as Emerald First Aid, advise us of your name and our trainer will open the gates for you and greet you at the enterance to Hestercombe House.
What refreshments are provided?
Tea, coffee and water are provided free of charge at the venue. We ask that you bring your own lunch or make your own arrangements to buy lunch during the lunch break. Hestercombe House has a cafe onsite of which their menu can be found here – https://www.hestercombe.com/your-visit/food
Huish Park, Yeovil
Address and Parking
The address of the venue is:
Yeovil Town Football Club
Huish Park
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8YF
There is free parking at the venue. Make your way from the car park to the main entrance of the home stand (next door to the club house). Go up the stairs to the upper level and directions will be given from there.
What refreshments are provided?
Tea, coffee and water are provided free of charge at the venue. We ask that you bring your own lunch or make your own arrangements to buy lunch during the lunch break. Asda and Tesco are a 5 minute drive away with a local “burger van” a 5 minute walk into Lufton Trading Estate.
What do I need to bring?
We will require you to bring a form of identification with you and present this to the trainer on registration. Acceptable documents are outlined below. If one of these is not possible please let us know as soon as possible so we may give an alternative.
Acceptable Forms of ID
Acceptable forms of photographic I.D (1 required) are:
• Signed UK Photo card driving licence
• Signed passport (any nationality)
• Valid EU Photo identity card
• SIA security licence (with photo)
• Current and valid warrant card issued by HM forces or Police
• Current and valid Prison service card (with photo)
• Proof of age card
• Employee photo identification card
• Student photo identification card for a recognised educational establishment
• Firearms license (with photo)
Acceptable forms of non-photographic I.D (2 required) are:
• Current driving license – paper version
• Birth certificate
• Marriage/civil partnership certificate
• Mortgage statement (issued within past 12 months)
• Bank or building society statement (issued within last 3 months)
• Bank or building society account opening confirmation letter (issued within last 3 months)
• Credit card statement (issued within last 3 months)
• Pension or endowment financial statement (issued within last 12 months)
• P45 or P60 statement (issued within last 12 months)
• Council tax statement (issued within last 12 months)
• Valid work permit or visa issue by UK government
• Utility bill – excluding mobile phone bill (issued within last 3 months)
• Benefit statement e.g. child benefit, pension (issued within last 3 months)
What should I wear?
This is a practical course which requires simulations alongside other learners. Elements of the course will require work on the floor and so clothing should be suitable for this type of activity.
Is there an exam?
You will be required to complete a exam at the end of your course. The pass rate for this is 70% and you must pass this exam to gain the qualification, as well as successfully demonstrate the skills learnt. Should you require any assistance or modifications please let us know immediately so that we can make arrangements for this. Below shows how many questions and the number required to pass:
Exam questions and pass rates
QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) – 1 day course
Number of Questions: 15
Required to Pass: 11
QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) – 3 day course
Number of Questions: 40
Required to Pass: 28
QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) Requalification – 2 day course
Number of Questions: 40
Required to Pass: 28
QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) – 1 day course blended or 2 day course
Number of Questions: 40
Required to Pass: 28
What will we be given on the day?
You will receive a training pack which contains all the consumables you’ll need including a training bandage, face shields, triangular bandage, hand gel and a pen. You are welcome to bring a notepad so that you may make some notes during the day. Currently we are not issuing first aid manuals as we are in the process of creating our own app for you to download and can keep up to date with first aid protocol.
What will I be expected to do?
First Aid is a practical skill and as such to successfully pass the qualification you will need to demonstrate the skills you have learnt. Depending on course you are taking will determine what practicals you need to undertake.
Finally
We hope that all the information in this document has been useful, however if you have any further questions please email [email protected] or call 01823 530 999.
We look forward to seeing you soon.