First Aid at work (FAW) Refresher
First Aid at work (FAW) Refresher
LEVEL 3/6 : 2 DAY TRAINING COURSE
This 2-day First Aid at Work course is designed for those who
currently hold a First Aid at Work qualification and are due to
expire and meets the requirements of the Health and Safety
(First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid)
Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING RULES FOR ATTENDANCE:
• A First Aider can renew their FAW qualification by attending a
2-day requalification course without question, if it’s within 1
month past the expiry date
• If the First Aider has lapsed by more than 1 month, but no longer
than 3 months, then the First Aider can requalify by attending a
2-day course providing ‘Special considerations’ have been applied
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS ARE:
• A signed letter from the employer to the provider of the training
stating the reasons why in their opinion, the First Aider is
suitably experienced to attend a 2-day course and does not
require a full 3-day FAW course OR ...
• A decision is made by the provider of the training after
discussions with the employer, or the First Aider, and deciding
that their previous experience is sufficient to attend a 2-day
course
• If the First Aider has lapsed beyond 3 months then they must
attend a full 3-day FAW course
The important thing to remember is that as soon as the certificate expires, the First Aider is no longer considered competent to act as a First
Aider in the workplace which may well leave the employer with a shortfall of First Aiders. Therefore, it would be prudent to arrange their
requalification before they expire.
Duration
A minimum of 12 hours spread over at least two days. Ideally, the course should be run over two consecutive days, but can be spread over
a longer time period if you so desire, providing it is completed within 7 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a
minimum of two hours.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:-
• Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
• Fractures and spinal injuries
• Resuscitation and AED awareness
• Assessment of the situation
• Control of bleeding
• Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
• Heart attacks
• Head injuries
• Sprains and strains
• Poisoning
• Bandaging
• Choking
• Eye injuries
• Chest injuries
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Stroke
• Burns
• Epilepsy
Certification
Successful qualification on this course is based on practical assessments conducted throughout the course and written test papers for unit 2.
A three year Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Level 6 in Scotland) will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment.
No external assessors are required.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure
that the student is suitable for that role.
The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.
Why choose us?
At The Safety Academy, we are dedicated to delivering expert First Aid and Safety Training, along with comprehensive Health and Safety Consultancy services. Our team of highly experienced trainers and consultants come from diverse backgrounds, including manufacturing, construction, and front-line emergency services, ensuring a wealth of practical knowledge and real-world expertise.
We understand that every business has unique safety needs. That’s why we offer tailored solutions, flexible training schedules, and consultancy services designed to fit your operational hours and specific requirements. Whether you need a one-time training session or ongoing safety support, we're committed to helping your organization create a safer, healthier working environment.
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