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First Aid at Work Refresher (Level 3)

The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Refresher (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, to provide first aid in a range of emergency first aid situations.
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Accademic Level:
Level 3
Course Length:
2 days
Total Qualification Time
12
Course Cost:
£199 + VAT

The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Refresher (RQF) Course is specifically designed to allow first aiders to renew their first aid at work qualification when their certificate is due to expire.

During this 2 day course, candidates will have the opportunity to practise essential first aid procedures, as well as learn the latest techniques for dealing with emergency situations and managing injuries and illnesses in the workplace.

What’s more, as a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks.

First Aid at Work Refresher Course Content?

  • The role and responsibilities of a first aider
  • Assessing an incident
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty
  • CPR and defibrillation
  • Recovery Position
  • Heart Attack
  • Stroke
  • Choking
  • Epilepsy
  • Asthma
  • Diabetes
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Shock
  • Head and spinal injuries
  • Chest injuries
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Fractures
  • Sprains, strains and dislocations
  • Minor injuries
    • Cuts, grazes and bruises
    • Minor burns and scalds
  • Burns and scalds
  • Poisoning
  • Eye injuries

Requalification requirements

This qualification is valid for a period of 3 years. The Learner needs to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified. 

It is possible to reduce GLH when requalifying and attend a 12 hour FAW requalifying course. In order to attend a 12 hour requalifying course, Learners must produce their current or previous recently expired FAW certificate. The certificate should be in a format as accepted by the HSE. Requalification training should be delivered in no less than 12 hours (2 days) excluding breaks.

Expired FAW certificates

If the Learner’s previous FAW certificate will have expired by more than one month at the start of FAW requalification course, the Centre must, in advance, provide the Learner/their Employer with the following information: 

FAW requalification courses are only 12 hours in duration, compared to 18 hours for the initial course. This means that the syllabus is covered at a significantly faster pace in the understanding that learners are familiar with the topics. 

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance is clear that if an employee’s FAW certificate expires, they are “no longer considered competent to act as a first-aider in the workplace”. For this reason, you should make every effort to requalify a first aider before the certificate expires. 

Employers and Learners should be aware that there is an increased risk of failing to achieve the required standard if previous certification has expired by a considerable period (HSE defines this as in excess of 1 month). If this is the case, HSE recommends “it may be prudent to complete a 3 day course”. 

First Aid Requirements Calculator

Having the correct first aid provision in your workplace is not only a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of you and your employees.

However, we know that it can be difficult to determine exactly how many first aiders you need and what type of training they require. That’s why we’re delighted to introduce our First Aid Requirements Calculator. Click on the image to the right to be taken to our Requirements Calculator.

Designed to be quick and easy to use, this online assessment tool uses the recently updated HSE regulations to accurately calculate the cover you need in your workplace. Simply input a few details about your workplace and the calculator will create a clear, printable report of your organisation’s requirements.

NHS / Emergncy Services Discount

If you work for the NHS, Military or the Emergency services. We offer a discount - send us proof of employment and we will email you a discount code to use on any of our courses.

Course Length

  • 12 hours of face to face tuition
  • Delivered over 2 days

Entry Requirements

  • Learners must be at least 14 years old on the first day of the training and be able to perform practical tasks at floor level.
  • Learners must produce their current or previous recently expired FAW certificate
  • There are no other formal entry requirements, but we strongly recommend that Learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

Certificate Awarded

  • QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
  • Valid for 3 years

Assessment Methods

  • 6 x Practical assessments
  • 2 x Theory assessments (Multiple Choice Question Papers)

At Your Venue?

Would you like this course run at your venue? We can run this course for your organisation at your premisis at a time to suit you.
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