Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) (level 3) (3PFA001)

Introduction

This qualification specification is designed to outline all you need to know to offer this qualification at your centre. If you have any further questions, please contact us here.

Qualification regulation and support

The Highfield Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation. The qualification is also regulated by Qualifications Wales.

Guidance on assessment

Highfield has created assessment paperwork for each element of assessment which are graded
pass/fail.
1) Practical observation
The practical assessment is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment requires learners to demonstrate practical first aid skills. The practical assessment will be recorded using the practical matrix within the Assessment Pack.
2) Centre-marked multiple-choice theory assessment
Learners are required to answer a series of questions contained within theory question papers, available to download from the members’ area of the website. Oral questioning may be used. In this case, the assessor should document the responses within the assessment pack. Theory paperwork is externally set by Highfield and internally assessed by the centre.

Learners must achieve a pass in each element in order to pass the qualification.

Assessment must be undertaken in controlled conditions. This means:
• books and other training aids must not be accessed by the learners.
• at least one authorised member of staff must be present in the assessment area while the assessment is being carried out.
• learners may complete the theory assessment in more than one sitting however the centre must collect the paperwork and hold it securely until the assessment recommences.

For more information, please refer to the Highfield Qualifications Core Manual.

Sample assessment materials are included within appendix 3 of this qualification specification. A full explanation of how to use the Highfield assessment paperwork is provided in the Tutor, Assessor and Internal Quality Assurance Pack, available to download from the Members’ Area of the Highfield website.

Centres must take all reasonable steps to avoid any part of the assessment of a learner (including any internal quality assurance and invigilation) being undertaken by any person who has a personal interest in the result of the assessment.

Progression opportunities

Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:

• Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
• Highfield Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW)
• Highfield Level 3 Award in First Aid Response
• Highfield Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator>/li>

Recommended training materials

The following resources have been reviewed by Highfield and are recommended training materials for users of this qualification:

• Morley, J. & Sprenger, C. (2017) Paediatric First Aid Handbook. Highfield Products
• Morley, J. & Sprenger, C. (2018) Paediatric First Aid Presentation. Highfield Products

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