Prepare for Emergencies with Comprehensive
First Aid at Work (FAW) Training

Gain Essential Life-Saving Skills with

First Aid at Work

 

This course gives learners the knowledge and competencies to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations.

 

Learners will be taught the skills necessary to be able to demonstrate the practical application of safe and effective first aid in emergency situations.

 

Learners will be taught to understand the role of the first aider.

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Who Can Benefit from

First Aid at Work Qualification?

 

This course is designed to be taken by anyone who is required to undertake such training under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

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What You Need to Know Before

Enrolling in Our Course

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Learners will be required to complete theory and practical assessments.

 

Each learner will be evaluated by the trainer to ensure they meet the minimum standards to complete the course or qualification.

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Stay Up-to-Date with Our

Re-qualification Courses

 

If you currently hold or held a First Aid at Work certificate and are coming to the end of certification or no longer than a month has elapsed following the end of certification you will be eligible for the 2 Day Requalification Course  

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Achieving Success with a Structured Approach

to a First Aid at Work Qualification

 

The First Aid at Work Certificate has two units that learners are required to complete in order to achieve the qualification.

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• Emergency First Aid in the Workplace

• Managing Illness and Injury in the Workplace

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In accordance with Appendix 5 & 6 of the H&S (First-Aid) Regulations 1981

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On completion of training, whether a full FAW course or a FAW requalification course, successful candidates should have satisfactorily demonstrated competence in all of the subject areas listed in

Appendix 6 and also to be able to:

 

Appendix 5

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• administer first aid to a casualty with:

  • injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries;

  • chest injuries;

  • burns and scalds;

  • eye injuries;

  • sudden poisoning;

  • anaphylactic shock;

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• recognise the presence of major illnesses including:

  • heart attack;

  • stroke;

  • epilepsy;

  • asthma;

  • diabetes and provide appropriate first aid.

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Appendix 6

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• understand the role of the first-aider, including reference to:

  • the importance of preventing cross infection;

  • the need for recording incidents and actions;

  • use of available equipment;

• assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;

• administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);

• administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator;

• administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;

• administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;

• administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;

• provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds and small splinters).

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Evidence Your Skills with Our Certification

 

Successful candidates will be awarded the First Aid at Work (FAW) Certificate valid for 3 years

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