Course Details

HIGHFIELD Accredited Courses

L3 International Award in Accident and Incident Investigation

This qualification is for learners working as supervisors, managers, or team leaders, or those preparing to work at this level. It develops understanding of effective accident and incident investigation, including contributing factors, interview techniques, evidence analysis, and prevention planning.

Duration: 8 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Multiple-choice examination

Topics Covered

  • Key terminology
  • Purpose of accident and incident investigation
  • Contributory factors that lead to accidents and incidents
  • Procedures for investigating workplace accidents
  • Positive interview techniques
  • Analysis of gathered evidence
  • Action planning to prevent recurrence
  • Reasons why investigations may fail

L1 International Award in Working in Confined Spaces

This qualification is designed for individuals whose job role involves working in confined spaces. It covers individual responsibilities, safe systems of work, and correct techniques for confined space activities.

Duration: 4 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Multiple-choice examination

Topics Covered

  • Responsibilities of individuals
  • Safe systems of work in confined spaces
  • Selecting correct techniques for confined space work
  • Following safe techniques in confined spaces

L2 International Award in Basic H2S Awareness and Use of EEBA (Onshore)

This qualification enables learners to understand the properties and risks of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), identify its sources, respond to H2S alarms, and use escape breathing apparatus safely. The qualification is valid for one year.

Duration: 6 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Multiple-choice examination and practical assessment

Topics Covered

  • Properties of hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
  • Sources of H2S
  • Preventive measures to minimise H2S risks
  • Responding to H2S alarms
  • Emergency escape procedures
  • Respiratory protective equipment
  • Gas detectors and equipment checks
  • Use of EEBA equipment

L2 International Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

This qualification is for workers in environments such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, and offices where hazardous substances may be present.

Duration: 5 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Multiple-choice examination

Topics Covered

  • Hazardous substances in the workplace
  • Effects of exposure to hazardous substances
  • COSHH responsibilities
  • Risk assessments for hazardous substances
  • Safe use and control measures

L1 International Award in Fire Safety

This qualification provides a basic understanding of fire safety for all workplace staff, particularly new starters. Learners understand their role in preventing fires and limiting fire spread.

Duration: 4 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Multiple-choice examination

Topics Covered

  • Fire safety responsibilities
  • Preventing fires in the workplace
  • Preventing fire spread
  • Basic fire safety awareness
  • Individual contribution to workplace fire safety

L2 International Award in Fire Safety

This qualification is for individuals involved in managing fire safety, including managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens, and staff working in areas with fire risks.

Duration: 7 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Multiple-choice examination

Topics Covered

  • How fires are caused in the workplace
  • The fire triangle
  • Fire hazards and risks
  • Hazards during and after a fire
  • Means of escape
  • Fire-fighting equipment and systems
  • Employer and employee duties
  • Fire risk assessments
  • Role of fire wardens

L2 International Award in Fire Safety for Fire Wardens

This qualification is designed for individuals appointed as fire wardens who support the ongoing management of workplace fire safety and evacuation procedures.

Duration: 8 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Multiple-choice examination

Topics Covered

  • Fire hazards and risks in the workplace
  • Controls for workplace fire risks
  • Role and responsibilities of the nominated fire warden
  • Supporting workplace evacuation
  • Ongoing fire safety management

L2 International Award in Basic Life Support and Use of an AED

This qualification is for learners who wish to become workplace first-aiders and understand basic first aid, CPR, and the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Duration: 4 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical demonstration and written/oral questioning

Topics Covered

  • Basic first aid in the workplace
  • Roles of a workplace first-aider
  • Basic life support
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)

L3 Award in First Aid at Work

This qualification covers the roles and responsibilities of a first aider, incident assessment, CPR, AED use, and managing casualties with major injuries and illnesses.

Duration: 22 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical demonstration and multiple-choice examination

Topics Covered

  • Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
  • Assessing an incident
  • Recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness
  • CPR and AED use
  • Chest injuries
  • Spinal injuries
  • Anaphylaxis and auto-injectors
  • Major injuries and illnesses

L3 Award in First Aid Response

This qualification provides designated first aiders with comprehensive first aid knowledge, including medical and environmental intelligence when dealing with a range of casualties. The qualification is valid for three years.

Duration: 22 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical demonstration and learner workbook

Topics Covered

  • Role and responsibilities of a first aider
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty
  • Managing external bleeding
  • Managing minor injuries
  • Environmental impact on first aid provision
  • Supporting a variety of casualties
  • Safe use of an automated external defibrillator

L3 International Award in Emergency First Aid and Use of AED with CPR for all Ages

This qualification is for organisations and individuals requiring emergency first aid training in workplaces where people of all ages regularly attend.

Duration: 8 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical demonstrations and knowledge assessment

Topics Covered

  • Role and responsibilities of a first-aider
  • Assessing an incident
  • Unresponsive casualties
  • Choking
  • Shock
  • Minor injuries
  • Use of an automated external defibrillator
  • CPR for all ages

L3 International Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

This qualification is for individuals identified through a company first aid risk assessment as requiring emergency first aid skills in the workplace.

Duration: 6 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical demonstration and written/oral questioning

Topics Covered

  • Role and responsibilities of a first-aider
  • Assessing an incident
  • Unresponsive casualties
  • Choking
  • Shock
  • Minor injuries

L3 International Award in Emergency First Aid at Work and Use of an AED

This qualification is for learners who wish to become emergency first-aiders and use a defibrillator in the workplace.

Duration: 7 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical demonstration and written/oral knowledge test

Topics Covered

  • Basic emergency first aid
  • Major bleed control
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Use of automated external defibrillators
  • Managing a choking casualty

L3 International Award in Emergency First Aid with CPR for all Ages

This qualification provides emergency first aid training for workplaces where people of all ages regularly attend.

Duration: 7 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical demonstrations and knowledge assessment

Topics Covered

  • Role and responsibilities of a first-aider
  • Assessing an incident
  • Unresponsive casualties
  • Choking
  • Shock
  • Minor injuries
  • CPR for all ages

L3 International Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid

This qualification is designed for learners responsible for infants and children, including parents, nursery staff, childminders, nannies, au pairs, and foster parents.

Duration: 6 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical demonstration and written/oral questioning

Topics Covered

  • Role of the paediatric first-aider
  • Assessing an emergency situation
  • Unresponsive casualties
  • Airway obstruction
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Shock

L3 International Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid and Use of an AED

This qualification provides learners responsible for infants and children with the skills to provide paediatric first aid and safely use an automated external defibrillator.

Duration: 7 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical demonstration and written/oral questioning

Topics Covered

  • Role of the paediatric first aider
  • Assessing emergency situations
  • First aid for unresponsive infants and children
  • First aid for breathing and non-breathing casualties
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Shock
  • Safe use of an automated external defibrillator

L3 International Award in First Aid at Work and Use of AED with CPR for all Ages

This qualification provides candidates with the knowledge and skills to take a lead first aid role during workplace emergencies, including adult, child, and infant CPR and choking response.

Duration: 19 Hours (3 Days)

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical and knowledge assessments

Topics Covered

  • Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
  • Assessing incidents
  • Managing unresponsive casualties
  • Managing casualties in shock
  • Head, spinal and chest injuries
  • Burns, scalds and eye injuries
  • Poisoning and anaphylaxis
  • Safe use of an automated external defibrillator
  • Adult, child and infant CPR
  • Choking response

L3 International Award in First Aid at Work and Use of an AED

This qualification provides candidates with workplace first aid knowledge and skills, including incident assessment, casualty management, and safe AED use.

Duration: 18 Hours (3 Days)

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical and knowledge assessments

Topics Covered

  • Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
  • Assessing incidents
  • Managing unresponsive casualties
  • Managing casualties in shock
  • Head, spinal and chest injuries
  • Burns, scalds and eye injuries
  • Poisoning and anaphylaxis
  • Safe use of an automated external defibrillator

L3 International Award in First Aid Response

This qualification is for individuals seeking comprehensive first aid knowledge and an understanding of medical and environmental intelligence when dealing with casualties.

Duration: 32 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical demonstration and written/oral questioning

Topics Covered

  • Role and responsibilities of a first aider
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty
  • Managing external bleeding
  • Managing minor injuries
  • Environmental impact on first aid provision
  • Supporting a variety of casualties
  • Safe use of an automated external defibrillator

L3 International Award in Paediatric First Aid, Use of an AED and Managing Illness and Injury

This qualification provides learners responsible for infants and children with the knowledge and skills to provide paediatric first aid, manage illness and injury, and use an automated external defibrillator.

Duration: 12 Hours (2 Days)

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical demonstration and written/oral questioning

Topics Covered

  • Role of the paediatric first aider
  • Assessing emergency situations
  • First aid for unresponsive infants and children
  • Wounds, bleeding and shock
  • Safe use of an automated external defibrillator
  • Fractures and dislocations
  • Head, neck and back injuries
  • Eye, ear and nose conditions
  • Extreme heat and cold
  • Burns and scalds
  • Poisoning, bites and stings

L1 International Award in Practical Safe Working at Height

This qualification is for construction and maintenance workers who need to demonstrate basic safe working practices at height.

Duration: 4 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical demonstration and written/oral questioning

Topics Covered

  • Safe working practices at height
  • Requirements for using equipment
  • Selecting suitable equipment
  • Safe use of equipment
  • Correct techniques when using equipment

L1 International Award in Work at Height

This qualification is for individuals whose job role involves working at height activities in any environment.

Duration: 4 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Multiple-choice examination

Topics Covered

  • Risks and hazards associated with working at height
  • Planning a safe system of work
  • Requirements for correct equipment
  • Safe use of equipment
  • Correct working techniques

L2 International Award in Work at Height

This qualification is for individuals whose job role involves working at height and requires practical knowledge of equipment selection and safe working techniques.

Duration: 7 Hours

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face / Online

Assessment Method: Practical demonstration and written/oral questioning

Topics Covered

  • Requirements for working at height equipment
  • Selecting equipment safely
  • Using equipment safely
  • Correct techniques when using equipment
  • Safe working practices at height