QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Annual Refresher) (RQF) | 2-day Course

About the course

Description

The First Aid at Work (FAW) requalification course is designed those already holding a current First Aid at Work certificate and wish to renew their qualification. Attending this two-day first aid training course enables you to renew your First Aid at Work certificate which will be valid for 3 years from the date you train. This is an in depth and comprehensive first aid course that will cover a broad range of first aid scenarios and emergencies. Including both theory and practical sessions, we provide a practical, hands-on approach teaching learners to deal with emergency situations as the arise with confidence in a fast, safe and effective way. On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a Level 3 award in First Aid at Work e-certificate which is valid for three years.

Who’s it for?

This course is specifically for those who hold a current First Aid at Work qualification that is due to expire. For employers, the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 requires them to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training. This qualification is often a requirement for anyone who works in environments such as construction, manufacturing or hospitality. Please be aware that as soon as you certificate expires, you can no longer be considered a legally qualified a First Aider in your workplace.

What’s involved?

The course requires two days (12 hours) of classroom attendance generally running from 9am to 5pm each day. Learners are required to complete practical assessments and exams. For added reassurance, each learner is assessed throughout the course using a range of practical demonstrations, question and answer sessions, quizzes and engaging activities designed to coach and support you. To ensure you get the most effective learning experience, learners must be physically able to participate as you will be required to participate in practical scenario based training sessions.

Pre-requisites

A current (in date) FAW certificate must be produced before or on day one of this course*

Learners need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2)

*If your qualification has lapsed by no more than three months you can re-qualify by attending a requalification course providing there is good reason or special considerations regarding the lapsed time. This information must be provided and authorised 14 days prior to attendance.

What’s included?

Certification fees

First aid manual

Course material

What will I learn?

Key learning outcomes are:

Responsibilities of the First Aider

Assessing an incident

Breathing & Circulation

Wounds & Bleeding

Managing an unresponsive casualty

CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

The use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Heart attacks

Choking

Head, spinal injuries

Bites & Stings

Anaphylaxis Management

Burns

Bones, Joint & Muscle Injuries

Poisoning