About the Course
Why do you need this qualification?
This course meets the HSE requirements of a First Aid at Work Qualification, and equips you to deliver life saving first aid in a range of scenarios and workplaces.
How long does it last?
A First Aid at Work qualification is valid for 3 years. If you would like to renew your FAW qualification you must be assessed against all learning outcomes and assessment criteria in the unit. 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 for re-qualification to 12 hours.
Course Prerequisites
Every candidate attending a First Aid at Work course must be 16 years of age at the time of taking the assessment. No prior first aid knowledge or experience is required
Course Content
During a First Aid at Work qualification a broad range of first aid knowledge is covered 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, eye injuries, suspected head and spinal injuries, sudden poisoning, suspected chest injuries and anaphylaxis
How will I be assessed?
Assessment for the FAW is assessed through demonstration of competence throughout the course itself. The assessment should determine the learners ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work and how to deal with the casualty.All assessment criteria in all units must be met.
What are my next steps?
Enjoying learning about First Aid? Why not challenge yourself to put your skills into practice in a dynamic environment and become a lifeguard?
Your Instructor
Shelley Mott
Shelley has been a qualified first aider since 2008 and tutoring since 2013. She had a wealth of real world First Aid knowledge and experience and loves teaching in all its forms.
