First Aid at Work (FAW) The First Aid at Work (FAW) course is the most comprehensive first aid training for the workplace. It covers various CPR and first aid skills and equips first aiders with the knowledge to apply first aid to specific injuries and illnesses. The First Aid at Work course is suitable for all industries and enables employers to meet HSE and HSENI requirements. After completing an RLSS UK FAW course, candidates receive a Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification. RLSS UK’s First Aid at Work training is CIMSPA endorsed, which means it has been quality-assured by CIMSPA. RLSS UK is an active member of the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (FAAOF) whose remit is to collaborate on best practice and maintain quality to ensure the integrity and currency of regulated qualifications. FAW is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland. When using RLSS UK Course Finder, a course will be an in-person course unless blended learning is clearly stated within the course title and details. Skip to a specific section to learn more about the First Aid at Work qualification: About the First Aid at Work (FAW) Course Download and Print the Fact Sheet Prerequisites to do a First Aid at Work Course Who is the Course Recommended For? Course Content Assessment Criteria Renewal Process Specification UCAS and CPD Points How to Book a Course Interested in Becoming an RLSS UK First Aid Trainer Assessor? About the First Aid at Work (FAW) Course The RLSS UK Qualifications Level 3 First Aid at Work course covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first aider to apply first aid to specific injuries and illnesses. This three-day First Aid at Work course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills, providing the skills to ensure a safe working environment. The First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification is Ofqual, CCEA and Qualification Wales accredited and valid for three years, making it suitable for all industries and enabling you to meet HSE requirements. The First Aid at Work face-to-face course is 18 hours and can be delivered over three consecutive days or split into smaller sessions and delivered over a 10-week period from the start of the course. A blended learning version of the course is also available. The First Aid at Work (FAW) course comprises practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical and multiple-choice theory assessment of CPR and first aid. Find a First Aid at Work (FAW) course near you Download and print the First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification fact sheet using the button below. Prerequisites to do a First Aid at Work Course Candidates must be a minimum of 16-years-old at the time of taking the First Aid at Work assessment, and no prior first aid knowledge is required. Who is the First Aid at Work Course Recommended For? Everyone! Individuals and organisations are advised to take a First Aid at Work course to provide and deliver first aid skills within their workplaces. First Aid at Work Course Content A range of subjects are covered within the First Aid at Work course, including: Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally How to manage a casualty who is in shock How to assess an incident How to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking How to manage a casualty with a minor injury How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally How to manage a casualty with external bleeding How to conduct a secondary survey How to administer first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds How to provide first aid to a casualty with a suspected major illness How to administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles, and joints How to administer first aid to a casualty with an eye injury How to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries How to administer first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning How to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries How to administer first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis When using RLSS UK Course Finder, a course will be an in-person course unless blended learning is clearly stated within the course title and details. First Aid at Work Assessment Criteria The RLSS UK First Aid at Work qualification is trainer assessed throughout the course. The First Aid at Work course assessment determines a learner’s ability to act safely, promptly, and effectively when an emergency occurs in the workplace and to deal with a casualty. All assessment criteria must be achieved to pass a First Aid at Work course. Renewal Process for a First Aid at Work Certificate To renew a First Aid at Work certificate, candidates must re-qualify by being assessed against all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the qualification. The delivery time can be adjusted based on current HSE guidance for requalification (2 days). It is considered appropriate to reduce the time by 6 hours (now 12 hours) for requalification. RLSS UK First Aid at Work Qualification Specification You can view the full RLSS UK’s First Aid at Work qualification specification here. Still have unanswered questions? Read our First Aid at Work FAQs page for the answers to common questions about the First Aid at Work qualification. First Aid at Work Qualification UCAS and CPD Points RLSS UK’s First Aid at Work qualification offers candidates the following continual professional development (CPD) and university application points: CPD = 10 CIMPSA Points UCAS = 8 points How to Book an RLSS UK First Aid at Work Course RLSS UK First Aid at Work courses are delivered by RLSS UK Approved Training Centres (ATCs) or Approved Training Providers (ATPs). ATCs and ATPs across the UK and Ireland run first aid qualifications regularly. Find a First Aid at Work course near you When using RLSS UK Course Finder, a course will be an in-person course unless blended learning is clearly stated within the course title and details. Interested in Becoming an RLSS UK First Aid Trainer Assessor? RLSS UK Trainer Assessors (TA) deliver RLSS UK First Aid qualifications at Approved Training Centres (ATCs) or Approved Training Providers (ATPs). If you are interested in becoming an ATP or a First Aid Trainer Assessor at an ATC, please visit our Become a First Aid Trainer Assessor page to learn more about the prerequisites and how to apply. RLSS UK’s Complete First Aid Qualification Suite Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)* Paediatric First Aid (PFA)* Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA)* Outdoor First Aid* Emergency Outdoor First Aid* Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Programme* Anaphylaxis Management* Combined Paediatric First Aid (PFA) and First Aid at Work (FAW)* Combined Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)* Complete list of RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards * is used to highlight regulated qualifications. Manage Cookie Preferences