Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) - FAW

This regulated credential is ideal for those already working or preparing to work in the industry and aspire to become a first aid worker in the workplace for purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations year. 1981 and Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations since 1982. .

 Recommended course length is 3 days and topics covered include:

 roles and responsibilities of first aid providers; assess incidents, recognize signs and symptoms of injury and illness, assist victims of serious injury and illness, chest trauma, spinal cord injury, and anaphylaxis. Qualification is assessed by continuous oral and/or written questions and factual demonstrations.

 In May 2016, HSE and certification bodies announced that computer-based blended training is now permitted for all workplace first aid courses. You can now become a fully trained first aid worker in the workplace with two days of classroom training upon completion of this online course. Reduce your training and travel costs using our immersive, integrated online video course. Learn at your own pace, one-on-one with an instructor, at a time that works for you.

 This combined FAW course meets all HSE and certification body requirements and is available as an in-house or managed degree.

 All successful students will receive a Certificate of completion, detailing their achievements. HSE stipulates that to be valid in the workplace, learners must retake the Occupational First Aid certification before the expiration of 3 years from the date of initial certification. If it's not more than one calendar month in this 3-year period, you can retake the course in two days instead of three. We call this our “renormalization” course. You must provide a copy of our original certificate to your instructor to be eligible. Please contact us for more information.