First Aid at Work Re-qualification

Who is this course aimed at:

A First Aid at Work re-qualification course is for those who already hold a First Aid at Work qualification that are coming to the end of their three year period. It provides refresher training, updates and a competency check. The course like the First Aid at Work qualification focus' mainly on adult first aid but may be suitable for those places working with both adults and child. 

Whilst the HSE sets out the guidance for minimum first aid requirements. 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 First Aid at Work Re-qualification before they expire. we strongly believe these are life skills everyone should have.

It is a requirement of the Health & Safety law that employers provide a safe and healthy environment to work in. If your assessment of your  first aid highlights the need for qualified first aiders, then this level 3 qualification (level 6 in Scotland) will provide you with suitable, highly trained personnel.

This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. The course's awarding body is First Aid Awards (FAA). It is regulated by Ofqual and is SQA accredited. The qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

Pre requisite :

• A First Aider can renew their First Aid at Work 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 First Aid at Work course

What this course will cover:

• Legalities, responsibilities and reporting

• Heart attacks

• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

• Eye injuries

• Fractures and spinal injuries

• Choking

• Control of bleeding

• Chest injuries

• Assessment of the situation

• Diabetes

• Shock (including Anaphylaxis)

• Asthma

• Head injuries

• Poisoning

• Sprains and strains

• Stroke

• Burns

• Epilepsy

• Resuscitation

• Bandaging

Course length:

2 days or 12 hours of learning. Candidates must be present for all the training hours without exception. 

We can arrange to adapt the course around your business providing it meets the minimum requirements,  Blocks of no less the 2hours and must be fully completed within 6 weeks of the initial start date. Contact us to discuss your business' needs.

Certification:

This course will re-validate your first aid at work qualification for another 3 years.  It is recommended that during the 3-year period, the learners attend annual refresher courses.

Assessment:

Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with a written assessment on each day. 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.

Course size:

A maximum of 12 candidates are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment. A Candidate 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.

Please click here to contacts us to discuss your training requirements and request  personalised quote. 

Please note we prefer to deliver these course at the candidates place of work as it enables us to mould the training around their work environment. Alternative venues local to you can be arranged if required.