First Aid at Work Requalification (FAW-R)
Level:
3
Duration:
2 days
Course code:
NU/2025/01002
Max group:
12
Renew FAW in 2 days, after 3 months, full 3-day course is required.
Course Summary
FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
A First Aider can renew their FAW qualification by attending a 2-day requalification course without question, if it’s within 1 month past the expiry date.
If the First Aider has lapsed by more than 1 month, but no longer than 3 months, then the First Aider can requalify by attending a 2-day course providing ‘Special considerations’ have been applied Special considerations are:
A signed letter from the employer to the provider of the training stating the reasons why in their opinion, the First Aider is suitably experienced to attend a 2-day course and does not require a full 3-day FAW course, or,
A decision is made by the provider of the training after discussions with the employer, or the First Aider, and deciding that their previous experience is sufficient to attend a 2-day course
If the First Aider has lapsed beyond 3-months then they must attend a full 3-day FAW course.
The important thing to remember is that as soon as the certificate expires, the First Aider is no longer considered competent to act as a First Aider in the workplace which may well leave the employer with a shortfall of First Aiders. Therefore, it would be prudent to arrange their requalification before they expire.
Course Contents
Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
Resuscitation and AED awareness
Assessment of the situation
Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
Bandaging
Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
Fractures and spinal injuries
Heart attacks
Choking
Control of bleeding
Head injuries
Eye injuries
Poisoning
Chest injuries
Sprains and strains
Burns
Asthma
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Stroke
Assessment
The instructor conducts ongoing summative practical assessments and written assessments. Upon successful completion, learners will receive regulated qualification. No external assessments are required for this qualification.
Duration
The course requires a minimum of 12 hours, distributed over at least two days. While it is ideal to complete the course over two consecutive days, we can adjust the schedule to suit your specific needs, as long as the course is completed within 6 weeks of starting and each training session lasts at least two hours.
Certification Validity
This qualification is valid for three years. To renew it, learners must complete the FAW Re-Qual course. However, it is recommended that learners attend annual refresher courses during the three-year period.
Further Information - Course Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Assessment method: Activities, competency assessments.
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
recommended refresher training and CPD