This 2-day First Ald at Work course is designed for those who currently hold a First Aid at Work qualification and are due to expire and meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

 

Who should attend?

• A First Aider can renew their FAW qualification by attending a 2-day requalification course without question, if it's within one 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:

• 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.

How long is a First Aid at Work course?

A minimum of 12 hours spread over at least two days. Ideally, the course should be run over two consecutive days, but can be spread over a longer time period if you so desire, providing it is completed within 7 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours.

What topics are covered in a First Aid at Work Requalification?

This course provides basic life saving first aid skills and knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations, covering:

  • Legalities, responsibilities and reporting

  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

  • Fractures and spinal injuries

  • Resuscitation and AD awareness

  • Assessment of the situation

  • Control of bleeding

  • Poisoning

  • Shock (including Anaphylaxis)

  • Bandaging

  • Heart attacks

  • Choking

  • Head injuries

  • Eye injuries

  • Sprains and strains

  • Chest injuries

  • Asthma

  • Diabetes

  • Stroke

  • Burns

  • Epilepsy

 

Assessment and Certification

Assessment

Successful qualification on this course is based on practical assessments conducted throughout the course and written test papers for unit 2.

A three year Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Level 6 in Scotland) will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment.

No external assessors are required..

Certification

Successful candidates receive a certificate, valid for three years.

 

Class Size and Numbers

A maximum of 12 students are allowed.

A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer's responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role.

The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.

 
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