First Aid
The Pro Class First Aid qualification area supports structured learning in first aid knowledge, emergency response and practical competence. Approved independent centres deliver training and learner support while Pro Class maintains the qualification standards and credential framework.
What you will learn
The current qualification specification controls the exact assessed learning outcomes. This qualification area is structured around outcomes including:
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Recognise common first aid situations and respond in a structured way.
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Understand the responsibilities and limits of a first aider.
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Apply appropriate first aid principles within the scope of the relevant qualification.
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Support safe decision-making until further medical assistance is available where required.
Topics covered
Specific units and topic depth are controlled by the applicable Pro Class qualification specification. Core content within this qualification area includes:
Assessment
Assessment is defined by the individual Pro Class qualification specification. Depending on the programme, this may involve knowledge assessment, practical demonstration, coursework, observation or another approved assessment method.
Who it is for
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Learners preparing for workplace first aid responsibilities
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Employees who require first aid knowledge for their role
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Organisations seeking structured first aid qualifications through an approved centre
Training through approved centres
Pro Class does not provide training directly. Training, learner support and local delivery arrangements are provided by approved independent centres in accordance with the qualification specification and Pro Class quality requirements.
Provides training, learner support and the applicable delivery arrangements.
Maintains standards, quality requirements, qualification controls and credential records.
Certificates and validity
Certificate validity, renewal or refresher requirements—where they apply—are defined by the specific qualification specification and the credential issued for that programme. Pro Class will not state a single validity period across all qualifications where different programmes have different requirements.
Pro Class responsibilities
Approved centres deliver training while Pro Class maintains the qualification framework.
Qualification requirements and assessment controls are governed by the applicable Pro Class specification.
Approved centres can operate across countries and regions subject to Pro Class approval and quality requirements.
Pro Class credential services support authenticity and record verification as the software connection is completed.
This page provides the public overview of the qualification area. The current Pro Class qualification specification is the authoritative source for the exact level, duration, entry requirements, units, guided learning, assessment, validity and programme-specific requirements.