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Level 3 First Aid Training Course - Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder Training
When seconds count and lives hang in the balance, advanced emergency first aid skills become invaluable. Ambu Training's Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder course equips you with the expert-level competencies needed to assess, manage, and treat life-threatening emergencies in high-risk workplace environments across South Africa.
Be the Difference Between Life and Loss in Critical Emergencies.
Level 3 First Aid Course vs Advanced first aid responder
The Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder course is commonly referred to as a Level 3 First Aid Course or First Aid Level 3 training. This advanced-level first aid certification equips learners with highly advanced life-saving skills and meets South African workplace compliance requirements.
Why Choose Advanced Emergency First Aid Training?
In industries such as mining, construction, manufacturing, and oil and gas, workplace emergencies require more than basic first aid. Our Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder programme prepares you to handle complex medical and trauma situations with confidence, providing critical care until professional medical services arrive.
This risk-based first aid training goes beyond conventional approaches, teaching you to assess hazards, prioritize care in multi-casualty scenarios, and apply advanced interventions that can save lives in the most challenging circumstances.
10000+ students trained
25+ years of experience
Accredited Certifications
Is First Aid Training Legally Required?
Meeting South African Legal Requirements
Yes. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), employers are legally required to implement effective safety measures and ensure adequate first aid provision in the workplace. Employers must:
- Provide a safe working environment
- Ensure adequate first aid facilities and trained personnel
- Conduct workplace risk assessments
- Provide appropriate first aid training based on identified risks
Our Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder programme helps organisations meet these legal obligations while creating safer workplaces, reducing downtime, and minimising the impact of workplace injuries.
What Is Level 3 Emergency First Aid Responder
What Makes This Level 3 First Aid Course Different?
Unlike basic first aid courses, the Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder programme qualifies you as a risk-based first aid provider—someone who can:
Assess and manage complex emergency scenes with multiple casualties
Perform advanced life support techniques including oxygen administration and bag-valve-mask ventilation
Use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) effectively
Manage catastrophic bleeding and severe trauma injuries
Coordinate with emergency medical services and other first aid providers
Make critical decisions in high-pressure, life-threatening situations
First Aid Level 3 Course Assessment and Certification
Assessment is conducted through a combination of internal evaluations and a final integrated practical assessment to ensure real-world competency.
Throughout the course, you will complete:
Upon successful completion, learners receive a QCTO-accredited Skills Certificate for Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder (SP-230803), valid nationally and recognised by employers across all sectors in South Africa.
Comprehensive Curriculum: What You’ll Learn
Our Level 3 Emergency First Aid Responder programme combines in-depth theoretical knowledge with intensive, scenario-based practical training.
Knowledge Module
3 Credits
- Risk-based first aid principles & legal responsibilities
- Advanced hazard identification & scene assessment
- Primary & secondary patient assessment techniques
- Human anatomy & injury mechanisms
- Life-threatening, medical, trauma & environmental emergencies
- Professional handovers, documentation & scene cleanup
Practical Skills Module
3 Credits • Intensive Hands-On Training
- • Advanced CPR with AED deployment
- • Oxygen therapy & airway management
- • Catastrophic bleeding & trauma care
- • Burns, fractures & spinal injuries
- • Medical emergencies (stroke, seizures, diabetes)
- • Environmental emergencies & poisoning
- • Multi-casualty incident management
- • Professional EMS handovers
Who Should Attend This Advanced Emergency First Aid Training?
This advanced programme is designed for individuals who require comprehensive, professional-level emergency response skills in high-risk or public-facing environments.
OHS Professionals
Safety officers and OHS practitioners managing workplace safety and emergency response.
Workplace First Aid Officers
Designated first aid providers in high-risk or regulated work environments.
Emergency Response Team Members
Personnel responsible for coordinating and managing emergency situations.
Industrial Safety Professionals
Professionals in construction, mining, manufacturing, and oil & gas sectors.
Healthcare Support Staff
Individuals seeking to upgrade their emergency care and response capabilities.
Security & Event Personnel
Those responsible for public safety at large events, venues, or facilities.
Benefits of Level 3 Emergency First Aid Training
Whether you are building your personal skills or strengthening workplace safety, this training delivers measurable value for both individuals and organisations.
For Individuals
For Organizations
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Training Facilities and Resources
Our training facilities meet and exceed QCTO accreditation requirements:
- • Ventilated, well-lit classrooms with comfortable seating
- • Computers with internet access and presentation software
- • Regulation 7 compliant first aid kits
- • Adult, child, and infant CPR manikins
- • AED trainers for realistic defibrillator practice
- • Training videos and audio-visual systems
- • Posters, handouts, and reference materials
Why Choose Ambu Training?
Over 25 Years of Excellence
Established in 1999, Ambu Training has built a strong reputation as a leading provider in the Health and Safety sector. What began as a mission to supply qualified ambulance personnel to the Witbank area has grown into a trusted training organisation serving high-risk industries across South Africa.
Our Commitment to Quality
Vision: To become and remain a leading organisation capable of making a meaningful difference in society through excellence in health and safety training.
10000+ students trained
25+ years of experience
Accredited Certifications
Our Values
- People: Our instructors are the foundation of our success, shaping our reputation and delivering trusted professional expertise.
- Service: Zero tolerance for poor quality — we deliver excellence in every programme we offer.
- Customers: Your satisfaction defines our success and drives how efficiently we meet your needs.
- Profit: Sustainable growth achieved through total quality management and long-term partnerships.
What Sets Us Apart
- Qualified expert instructors holding NQF Level 5 Paramedic qualifications and registered with the HPCSA
- Real-world experience with a minimum of three years practical emergency medical services exposure
- Industry-relevant training trusted by mining houses and major industrial clients nationwide
- State-of-the-art training equipment and fully stocked first aid training kits
- Flexible delivery through blended learning designed for working professionals
- Post-training support with ongoing guidance and refresher course options
How to Become a Certified First Aid Responder?
Don't wait for an emergency to wish you were prepared. Take action today and gain the skills that could save a life tomorrow.
Contact Ambu Training
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps:
Contact us for available training dates
Book your spot in our next course
Complete training and receive your QCTO certificate
Take the Next Step Towards Advanced First Aid Training
Don't wait for an emergency to realise the value of level 3 first aid skills. Whether you're an OHS professional enhancing your capabilities, an employer improving workplace safety, or an individual committed to making a difference — this course equips you to respond when it matters most.
Our Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder programme delivers comprehensive, practical training trusted by high-risk industries across South Africa.
Ready to become an Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder?
Get in touch with Ambu Training to discuss your training needs, course scheduling, or how we can support your organisation's safety goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Level 3 First Aid Course Near You
While we are based in eMalahleni(Witbank), Mpumalanga. We offer our first aid training course across South Africa, but mainly in:
Witbank(eMalahleni)
Johannesburg
Mpumalanga
Gauteng
Pretoria
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