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Duration: 3 Days
Qualification: FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
Validity: 3 Years
£299 per person
Be prepared to respond when it matters most
The First Aid at Work (FAW) course is a comprehensive 3-day training programme designed to equip designated first aiders with the practical skills and confidence needed to respond effectively to emergencies in the workplace.
Where a workplace first aid risk assessment identifies a need for a First Aider in the Workplace, this three-day qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
The learner will gain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations.
Whether you operate within construction, manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, healthcare or other sectors, this qualification ensures your first aid provision meets the demands of your workplace.
The qualification is also suitable for people with responsibility for the provision of first aid in other settings such as voluntary and community groups.
🤔 Why choose this course?
✓ Meets the needs of many workplaces
✓ Provides comprehensive first aid knowledge and practical skills
✓ Builds confidence to act quickly during emergencies
✓ Delivered through engaging, hands-on learning
✓ Gain a nationally recognised, regulated qualification
✓ Suitable for those undertaking the role of workplace first aider for the first time
🙋 Who is this course for?
Ideal for higher-hazard workplaces. This course is particularly suited to higher-risk work environments, especially those with more than 25 employees.
Your workplace first aid needs assessment will help determine the level of first aid provision required.
Learners will receive comprehensive training covering a wide range of medical conditions and workplace incidents that may require immediate first aid intervention.
Ideal for new first aiders. No previous first aid experience is required.
✅ Entry requirements
The role of a workplace first aider can be both physically and emotionally demanding. Employers should carefully consider whether nominated individuals are able to respond effectively during emergency situations.
Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands. Learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment on their own, with the casualty on the floor, as in a real-life situation. For example, a learner will need to get to the floor unassisted and demonstrate effective CPR on a manikin at floor level.
Minimum age: 14, however a learner cannot assume the responsibility of being a first aider in the workplace until they reach the age of 16.
Literacy: It is recommended learners hold a minimum of a Level 1 (or equivalent) to undertake this qualification.
🎯 Assessment
essment takes place continuously throughout the training through a combination of:
- Hands-on practical demonstrations
- Interactive discussions and questioning
- Quizzes and knowledge checks
- Group activities and roleplay scenarios
The qualification is assessed through practical demonstration and written assessment and a learner must pass all assessments to be awarded the qualification. These are:
- Performing CPR on the floor using a training manikin
- Demonstrating practical first aid techniques safely and effectively
- Passing a written assessment
All assessments are completed in English.
Upcoming dates
| Aug 2026 – Exact dates to be confirmed | Location to be confirmed |
| Oct 2026 – Exact dates to be confirmed | Location to be confirmed |
| Dec 2026 – Exact dates to be confirmed | Location to be confirmed |
| Feb 2026 – Exact dates to be confirmed | Location to be confirmed |
To book
Complete the enquiry form below, or drop us an email to office@leapforwardtraining.com and one of our friendly team will be in touch with some forms to fill in.
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Having appropriately trained first aiders can make a critical difference during an emergency.
Equip your team with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence they need to respond effectively when it matters most.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I requalify rather than retaking the whole course again?
Maybe… The HSE guidance states that on expiry of their qualification a first aider is no longer considered competent to act as a first aider in the workplace. It is advisable to arrange requalification before expiry to ensure that a workplace is not left with a shortfall of qualified first aiders.
To requalify learners can attend a shortened 12-hour two-day requalification course but must meet the conditions stated in the table below:
| FAW qualification is in date or not expired by more than 1 month | FAW qualification is expired by more than 1 month but not longer than 3 months | FAW qualification is expired by more than 3 months |
|---|---|---|
| Can attend a 2-day FAW requalification course. | Please note that a first aider is no longer considered competent by the HSE to act as a first aider in the workplace when their qualification has expired. It is an employer’s decision as to whether the two-day FAW requalification course is suitable for the learner. Consideration should be given to any CPD undertaken during the last three years and any other first aid activity that may count towards maintaining their skills and knowledge. Training providers should retain evidence from the employer where applicable. | Not eligible to attend the two-day FAW requalification course and must attend a full three-day FAW course. |
Where a two-day FAW requalification course is undertaken a learner must provide evidence of their current or previous first aid at work qualification to the training provider before starting the course. The certificate should evidence a regulated qualification or if non-regulated satisfy HSE requirements.
The two-day requalification course covers all learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the three-day course but in a shortened length of time. A learner must attend a specific two-day FAW requalification course and cannot attend just two days of a three-day course
What industries would typically use this course?
The First Aid at Work course is commonly used by larger organisations and higher-risk industries where injuries or illnesses may be more serious and require an enhanced level of first aid provision.
The construction sector, in particular, frequently adopts this qualification to ensure designated first aiders possess the practical skills and knowledge necessary to respond appropriately during emergencies.
How long does a First Aid at Work certificate last?
The First Aid at Work certificate remains valid for three years from the date of issue.
To maintain an uninterrupted first aid provision within your organisation, learners should complete a requalification course before their existing certificate expires.