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Qualification details

HABC Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid (QCF)
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Qualification summary

The Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid is a qualification aimed at those who wish to become a Paediatric First Aider in the workplace with a responsibility for the welfare of infants and children. This qualification is intended for candidates already working or preparing to work in industry.
Persons gaining this qualification will know that First Aid is the responsibility of everyone involved in the working environment. Its topics are regarded by the Early Years Foundation Stage as being important to maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective treatment of injuries and ill health of infants and children who are under the care of trained personnel.

Qualification details

500/7706/5
HABC - Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance
2
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/10/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/10/2009
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2012
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
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Progression routes include First Aid at Work which includes learning outcomes for candidates to be able to administer emergency first aid at work, recognise the presence of major illness and apply general first aid principles in its management.
Childminder
Children's Nurse
Hospital Play Specialist
Nurse
Nursery Nurse
Nursery School Teacher
Paramedic
Play Therapist
Playworker
School Lunchtime Supervisor
School Nurse
School Road Crossing Assistant
School Teacher
Special Educational Needs Teacher
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or ‘licence to practice’
D2. Confirm the ability to meet a ‘licence to practice’ or other legal requirements made by the relevant sector, professional or industry body
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
2
2
20
Pass
Oral Examination
Practical Examination
None
None
There are no assessment requirements specified by the sector or regulatory bodies.
This is a 2 unit qualification with a credit value of 2.
  • J/600/2037 - Managing paediatric illness and injury
    To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 1 month before the qualification is claimed.
  • F/600/2036 - Paediatric Emergency First Aid
    To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 1 month before the qualification is claimed.