The First Aid at Work (FAW) is a comprehensive training program designed to equip individuals with essential first aid skills. This qualification is suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to provide first aid in the workplace or in other settings accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.. It covers a wide range of topics including assessing an incident, managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, wounds, bleeding, shock, and more.

Participants will gain practical knowledge through hands-on training and scenarios to ensure they can confidently respond to emergencies. The First Aid at Work (FAW) course is accredited and meets the regulatory requirements, ensuring that learners receive high-quality training that is recognized nationally. By completing First Aid at Work (FAW) course, individuals can contribute effectively to the safety and well-being of others in emergency situations, making workplaces and communities safer environments.

Course Content

This First Aid at Work (FAW) course is accredited by QNUK and is aimed to support those individuals needing to become first-aider in the workplace.

Topics include:

•    the roles and responsibilities of a first-aider
•    assessing an emergency situation safely
•    CPR and AED
•    administering first aid to a choking casualty
•    dealing with shock, burns, scalds, bleeds and minor injuries
•    dealing with casualties with fractures, and spinal, head or chest injuries
•    dealing with heart attacks, strokes and other major illnesses
•    recognition and treatment of regurgitation
•   communication and Causality Care 

Course pre requisites

All delegates must be 16 + years of age.

Assessment & Examination

This qualification is assessed through the assessment paperwork for each component, each graded pass/fail:

Practical observation – the practical assessment is completed throughout the course delivery. Learners must demonstrate practical first aid skills.

Multiple choice theory assessment – for a multiple-choice theory assessment, all candidates are required to answer a series of multiple-choice questions. You must achieve a pass on each element.

This course is held over 3 days (6 hours each day, excluding breaks).

Examination Resits

We have a policy of NO PASS – NO RETAKE FEE, so if you do not pass there is no charge for re-takes. Exam results will be made available within 7 to 14 working days.