First Aid At Work (FAW) Course
Key Features
Of this First Aid At Work Course:
- Provides comprehensive first aid skills for designated workplace first aiders under Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
- Covers assessment of incidents, CPR with AED use, management of major bleeding, fractures, burns and medical emergencies
- Includes practical scenarios reflecting real UK workplace environments across offices, factories, warehouses and outdoor sites
- Teaches record-keeping, casualty handover and post-incident procedures required for legal compliance
- Delivered over three days with extensive hands-on practice using industry-standard first aid equipment
- Leads to a nationally recognised certificate valid for three years with clear refresher pathways
Course Date Availability
First Aid At Work training at the following 52 centres. Prices from £165 per person :
Course Information
Overview:
The First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification is the standard three-day course that prepares designated first aiders to manage a wide range of injuries and illnesses that can occur in UK workplaces. It meets the requirements set out in the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and the current HSE guidance for higher-risk or larger work environments.
Delegates learn to conduct primary and secondary surveys, deliver effective CPR including AED operation, control severe bleeding, treat fractures, burns, eye injuries and poisoning, and respond to common medical conditions such as heart attack, stroke, anaphylaxis and diabetic emergencies. The course emphasises practical skills through repeated scenario practice so first aiders can act confidently and correctly when an incident occurs.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Nominated workplace first aiders in medium to high-risk environments
- Health and safety managers responsible for first aid provision
- Supervisors and team leaders who may be required to act as first aiders
- Employees in factories, warehouses, construction, logistics and outdoor work settings
- Anyone needing to meet legal first aid needs assessment requirements for their organisation
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to conduct a systematic scene survey and primary assessment of a casualty
- Safe and effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation including AED deployment
- Control of major bleeding using direct pressure, dressings and tourniquets
- Recognition and management of fractures, spinal injuries and head trauma
- Treatment of burns, scalds, eye injuries and poisoning
- Response to medical emergencies including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy and anaphylaxis
- Management of choking in adults and children
- Recording of incidents and effective handover to emergency services
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over three consecutive days and combines short theory sessions with extensive practical exercises and realistic scenario training. Assessment is continuous throughout with a final practical and theory test on the last day.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Roles, responsibilities and legal requirements of a first aider
- Incident assessment, scene safety and primary survey
- CPR, AED use and recovery position
- Choking, airway management and breathing difficulties
- Bleeding control, shock and wound care
- Fractures, dislocations, sprains and spinal injuries
- Burns, scalds, eye injuries and poisoning
- Medical conditions: heart attack, stroke, diabetes, epilepsy and anaphylaxis
- Record keeping, reporting and casualty handover
Private Courses On-site
First Aid At Work (FAW) training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive a First Aid at Work certificate issued by an approved awarding body such as Qualsafe, Highfield or St John Ambulance. The certificate is valid for three years. Before expiry, first aiders must complete a two-day FAW requalification course to maintain their competence and legal compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked First Aid At Work (FAW) questions:
The standard FAW course is delivered over three full days, typically 8–9 hours each day including breaks and assessments.
FAW is the full three-day qualification for workplaces that require a higher level of first aid cover. Emergency First Aid at Work is a shorter one-day course suitable for lower-risk environments.
No previous experience is required. The course is designed for both new and existing first aiders and builds skills from the ground up.
Assessment is continuous through observation of practical skills during scenarios, with a final practical assessment and short written test on the last day.
You receive a nationally recognised First Aid at Work certificate from an approved awarding organisation such as Qualsafe or Highfield.
The certificate remains valid for three years from the date of successful completion.
You must attend a two-day FAW requalification course before or shortly after expiry to maintain your qualification without having to repeat the full three-day course.
Yes, the course includes full training on the safe and effective use of automated external defibrillators as part of CPR training.
Comfortable clothing suitable for practical floor work and scenario practice is recommended. You will be kneeling and moving during exercises.
The standard FAW course focuses on adult casualties. Separate paediatric first aid modules can be added if your workplace requires cover for children.
The qualification is recognised across all UK sectors and enables you to act as a first aider in any workplace that has identified the need for FAW-trained staff.
You will practise with industry-standard items including AED trainers, bandages, dressings, splints, face shields and manikins for realistic skill development.
Prices per person typically start at £165. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The First Aid at Work course equips designated first aiders with the practical skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to workplace emergencies while meeting current HSE expectations for first aid provision.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group