First Aid Awards (FAA)
FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) Requalification
Course Overview
This course is designed for individuals whose First Aid at Work (FAW) certification is nearing expiration. It provides a vital refresher of essential skills to ensure you remain competent and prepared to act as a workplace first aider, adhering to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommendations. The training ensures compliance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Northern Ireland equivalent.
The course is specifically structured for those looking to renew their existing credentials without undergoing the full three-day initial training, provided certain criteria regarding certificate expiry are met. It focuses on practical application and theoretical updates to maintain high standards of emergency response in a professional environment.
Qualification Structure
The qualification consists of two units. To successfully achieve the FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Re-qualification, learners must complete both units. Eligibility for this specific 2-day version depends on how long ago your previous certificate expired; if it has lapsed by more than three months, a full 3-day course is required.
Assessment
Assessment is conducted through a combination of practical demonstrations and a written assessment. Learners are required to pass both components to receive their official certification.
Certification
Upon successful completion, learners will be awarded an FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work certificate. This qualification remains valid for a period of three years.
What you will learn
- Legalities, responsibilities, and reporting
- Assessing the situation
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- Resuscitation (CPR) and AED awareness
- Fractures and spinal injuries
- Control of bleeding and bandaging
- Shock management (including anaphylaxis)
- Heart attacks
- Choking
- Head and chest injuries
- Burns
- Poisoning
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Eye injuries
- Sprains and strains
Course Details
Duration
2 days
Max Class Size
12 Learners
Minimum Age
14 Years
Entry Requirements: Learners must hold a previous regulated First Aid at Work certificate and should have minimum level 1 literacy.
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Workplace First Aid
FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) Requalification
Course Overview
This course is designed for individuals whose First Aid at Work (FAW) certification is nearing expiration. It provides a vital refresher of essential skills to ensure you remain competent and prepared to act as a workplace first aider, adhering to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommendations. The training ensures compliance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Northern Ireland equivalent.
The course is specifically structured for those looking to renew their existing credentials without undergoing the full three-day initial training, provided certain criteria regarding certificate expiry are met. It focuses on practical application and theoretical updates to maintain high standards of emergency response in a professional environment.
Qualification Structure
The qualification consists of two units. To successfully achieve the FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Re-qualification, learners must complete both units. Eligibility for this specific 2-day version depends on how long ago your previous certificate expired; if it has lapsed by more than three months, a full 3-day course is required.
Assessment
Assessment is conducted through a combination of practical demonstrations and a written assessment. Learners are required to pass both components to receive their official certification.
Certification
Upon successful completion, learners will be awarded an FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work certificate. This qualification remains valid for a period of three years.
2 days
12
14
3 years
Entry Requirements
Learners must hold a previous regulated First Aid at Work certificate and should have minimum level 1 literacy.
Topics Covered
- Legalities, responsibilities, and reporting
- Assessing the situation
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- Resuscitation (CPR) and AED awareness
- Fractures and spinal injuries
- Control of bleeding and bandaging
- Shock management (including anaphylaxis)
- Heart attacks
- Choking
- Head and chest injuries
- Burns
- Poisoning
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Eye injuries
- Sprains and strains
