FAW Re-qualification

Course Details

This 2-day First Aid 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. For group bookings, please contact us. Minimum of 4 candidates. Discounts for 8+ candidates. Flexible time, date, and Dorset locations can be arranged to suit. Re-qualification Rules: First Aid At Work (3-Day) Must be either in date, or not be more than 3 months expired. Those expired but less than 3 months may be required show proof of annual refresher training or other special consideration*. FAW Certificates expired for longer than 3 months require a full 3 Day Re-certification. A range of subjects are covered including:- • Legalities, responsibilities and reporting • Control of bleeding • Poisoning • Asthma • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty • Shock (including Anaphylaxis) • Bandaging • Diabetes • Fractures and spinal injuries • Heart attacks • Choking • Stroke • Resuscitation and AED awareness • Head injuries • Eye injuries • Burns • Assessment of the situation • Sprains and strains • Chest injuries • Epilepsy 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 will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. *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.