Advanced first aid training
What is First Aid Level 3 Advanced Training?
First Aid Level 3, or Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder, is designed for people who need to handle complex emergencies with confidence. If your workplace involves high-risk environments like mines, construction sites or industrial plants, this advanced training equips you with the skills and knowledge to act decisively when every second counts.
It builds on the skills from Level 2 Intermediate and focuses on advanced medical interventions, leadership in emergencies, and managing multiple casualties. Responders learn not only to provide immediate care but also to coordinate resources and communicate effectively during critical incidents.
Course Information
Course Details
- Certification: This course is accredited by the Department of Labour and aligned to the QCTO curriculum and on successful completion each delegate receives a Certificate of Compliance which is valid for 3 years.
- Duration: 4 or 5 days onsite, or a public class over two weekends.
- Venue: We offer onsite training for groups. Individuals can attend our public class in Centurion (contact us for dates).
- Pricing: R3,280 per person for the public class in Centurion, or onsite from R2,485 per person (excl. VAT) for groups of 20 or more (R3,280 for 4 to 9). Contact us for a quote for your group and location.
- Course content: see the full Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder course content.
What does First Aid Level 3 Advanced consist of?
Level 3 Advanced goes deeper into emergency care. Participants gain hands-on experience in managing high-stakes medical scenarios, including:
- CPR and AED use for adults, children and infants.
- Management of complex injuries, including spinal injuries and fractures.
- Emergency childbirth.
- Asthma care, anaphylaxis and shock management.
- Anatomy and physiology to understand patient responses.
You don’t just learn theory: you practise skills that could save lives, with hands-on exercises and scenario-based learning.
Who should attend?
First Aid Level 3 is for higher-risk workplaces, or for specific risks identified in your risk assessment and audit. No regulation requires Level 3: it is DDi’s advice where the risks call for more than Level 1 or Level 2.
Requirements for First Aid Level 3 Advanced
- A valid First Aid Level 2 Intermediate certificate, or enrolment in the full Level 1, 2 and 3 course (Basic, Intermediate and Advanced).
- Communication and mathematical literacy.
- Be physically able to perform CPR and assist with positioning or lifting patients.
Whether your team operates underground, at height or in industrial plants, we adapt the course to your workplace context. Onsite sessions let your entire team train together, making learning more relevant and cohesive.
Benefits of First Aid Level 3 Advanced Training
- Enhances emergency response skills beyond basic first aid.
- Builds leadership and decision-making capabilities in high-risk incidents.
- Supports compliance with the OHS Act and industry safety standards.
- Prepares participants for further medical training.
How to get started
- Confirm your valid Level 2 Intermediate certificate, or book the full Level 1, 2 and 3 course.
- Contact us.
- Book your place on a public class, or onsite training for your team.
Want the full picture first? Read First Aid Level 3 Advanced Training in South Africa.
