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The First Aid at Work Level 3 Requalification Qualification (FAW) is ideal for most businesses whose risk assessment has identified that they require a fully trained first aider for their workplace and they need to requalify their certification. All courses are delivered, evaluated and quality assured to meet the new guidelines set out by the HSE in October 2013 and meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work (First Aid) regulations 1981 and subsequent 2016 changes.
All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2015 as per the HSE requirements.
This course must be at least 12 contact hours and run over a minimum of 2 day and the certificate is valid for 3 years. In May 2016 the HSE and Awarding Organisations announced that computer based blended training is now allowed for all workplace first aid courses.
You can now renew your First Aid at Work qualification, with one day of classroom training after completing this online course. Reduce your training and travel costs by using our engaging, blended online video based course. Learn at your pace, one to one with your instructor at a time that suits you.
This blended FAW Requalification course meets all of the requirements under the HSE and Awarding Organisations and is available as a ProTrainings or Regulated Qualification.
If you prefer the traditional 2 day First Aid at Work Requalification course, we can do that too, just contact us for more information.
A modern approach to training backed up by years of experience delivering online, blended and classroom courses. Clear, concise and engaging, when you choose Sparrowhawk Training Services you reduce the cost, not the quality of your training.
Candidates completing our FAW courses receive access to our video library for refreshing skills and reference.
This course is only for people who already hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate and they can take this 2 day course rather than the full 3 day FAW. You must have a copy of your original certificate.
The HSE strongly recommend that all first aiders complete an annual first aid refresher courses and our online course meets this requirement.
Please note that learners undertaking a Sparrowhawk Training Services course have the option to choose to take a regulated qualification. The ProTrainings First Aid at Work Qualification are accepted by TQUK as a qualification for first aid instructors who wish to offer their regulated qualifications. This is because it meets all of the required learning outcomes and due diligence.
Please be advised that the classroom course has a minimum age requirement of 16.
All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2015 as per the HSE requirements.
This course must be at least 12 contact hours and run over a minimum of 2 day and the certificate is valid for 3 years. In May 2016 the HSE and Awarding Organisations announced that computer based blended training is now allowed for all workplace first aid courses.
You can now renew your First Aid at Work qualification, with one day of classroom training after completing this online course. Reduce your training and travel costs by using our engaging, blended online video based course. Learn at your pace, one to one with your instructor at a time that suits you.
This blended FAW Requalification course meets all of the requirements under the HSE and Awarding Organisations and is available as a ProTrainings or Regulated Qualification.
If you prefer the traditional 2 day First Aid at Work Requalification course, we can do that too, just contact us for more information.
A modern approach to training backed up by years of experience delivering online, blended and classroom courses. Clear, concise and engaging, when you choose Sparrowhawk Training Services you reduce the cost, not the quality of your training.
Candidates completing our FAW courses receive access to our video library for refreshing skills and reference.
This course is only for people who already hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate and they can take this 2 day course rather than the full 3 day FAW. You must have a copy of your original certificate.
The HSE strongly recommend that all first aiders complete an annual first aid refresher courses and our online course meets this requirement.
Please note that learners undertaking a Sparrowhawk Training Services course have the option to choose to take a regulated qualification. The ProTrainings First Aid at Work Qualification are accepted by TQUK as a qualification for first aid instructors who wish to offer their regulated qualifications. This is because it meets all of the required learning outcomes and due diligence.
Please be advised that the classroom course has a minimum age requirement of 16.
occupations that use this course
- Factories
- Manufacturing
- Construction and Building
- Distribution
- Forestry (see also our FAW Forestry course)
- High risk businesses
- Agriculture
- Sports
- Outdoor Pursuits and Exploring
- Any workplace where a higher level of training is required
cpd certified - 12 hours
This course comes with 12.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
course curriculum
- Initial Care
- First Aid at Work Regulations and Rules
- Accident Reporting
- Activating Emergency Medical Services
- Fears of First Aid
- Barriers - gloves and face barriers
- Initial Assessment and airway management
- Unconscious Breathing and Recovery Position
- Cardiac Problems
- The Heart
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heart Attacks and CPR
- One Rescuer CPR
- Compressions only CPR
- CPR Handover to a Second Rescuer
- Introduction to AEDs
- Other Primary Care First Aid Problems
- Adult Choking, Conscious and Unconscious
- Serious Bleeding Management and Wounds
- Shock Management and types of Shock
- Spinal Injury Management
- Specific Injury Management
- Injury Assessment
- Breaks, Fractures and Splinting
- Strains and Sprains
- Types of Wounds and Practice Bandaging different Injuries
- Embedded Objects
- Burns and Scalds
- Head Injuries
- Poisoning
- Temperature Injuries - Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion and Hypothermia
- Eye Injuries
- Bites and Stings
- Crush Injuries and Chest Injuries
- Electrical Injuries
- Illness Management
- Illness Assessment
- The Respiratory System and Hypoxia
- Diabetes
- Anaphylactic Shock
- Heart Attack
- Angina
- Stroke
- Asthma and Respiratory Problems
- Hyperventilating
Unit 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (credit can be given in some cases if already completed recently)
1 Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
1.2 Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others.
1.3 Identify the need for establishing consent to provide first aid.
1.4 Complete an accident report form.
1.5 Identify the first aid equipment that should be available in a workplace.
1.6 Describe the safe use of first aid equipment.
2 Be able to assess an incident.
2.1 Conduct a scene survey.
2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty.
2.3 Give examples of when to call for help.
3 Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally.
3.1 Assess a casualty’s level of consciousness.
3.2 Open a casualty’s airway and check breathing.
3.3 Explain why it is important to place an unconscious casualty into the recovery position.
3.4 Place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position.
3.5 Manage a casualty who is in seizure.
4 Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally.
4.1 Recognise the need to commence Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
4.2 Demonstrate Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin.
5 Be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking.
5.1 Describe how to identify a casualty with a
Partially blocked airway
Completely blocked airway
5.2 Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking.
6 Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding.
6.1 Identify the types of external bleeding.
6.2 Control external bleeding.
7 Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock.
7.1 Recognise shock.
7.2 Administer first aid to a casualty who is in shock.
8 Be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury.
8.1 Administer first aid to a casualty with small cuts, grazes and bruises.
8.2 Administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds.
8.3 Administer first aid to a casualty with small splinters
Unit 2: Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace
1 Be able to conduct a secondary survey.
1.1 Identify the information to be collected when gathering a casualty history.
1.2 Conduct a head to toe survey.
2 Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints.
2.1 Recognise suspected; Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains and strains
2.2 Administer first aid for; Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains and strains
3 Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries.
3.1 Recognise suspected; Concussion, Skull fracture, Cerebral compression and Spinal injury
3.2 Administer first aid for suspected; Concussion, Skull Fracture, Cerebral compression and Spinal injury
4 Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries.
4.1 Recognise the different types of chest injury.
4.2 Administer first aid for a chest injury.
5 Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with burns and scalds.
5.1 Recognise the factors that affect the severity of burns and scalds.
5.2 Administer first aid for burns involving; Dry heat, Wet heat, Electricity and Chemicals
6 Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with an eye injury.
6.1 Give examples of common eye injuries.
6.2 Administer first aid for eye injuries involving; Dust, Chemicals and Embedded objects
7 Be able to adminster First Aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning.
7.1 Identify the routes that poisons can take to enter the body.
7.2 Administer immediate first aid to a casualty affected by sudden poisoning.
7.3 Identify sources of information for treating those affected by sudden poisoning.
8 Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis.
8.1 Identify common triggers for anaphylaxis.
8.2 Recognise anaphylaxis.
8.3 Administer immediate first aid for a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis.
9 Be able to provide First Aid to a casualty with suspected major illness.
9.1 Recognise major illnesses including; Heart Attack, Stroke, Epilepsy, Asthma and Diabetes
9.2 Administer first aid to a casualty suffering from major illnesses including; Heart Attack, Stroke, Epilepsy, Asthma and Diabetes
downloads available with course
- Workplace Accident Book
- Home Emergency Contact Sheet
- Work Emergency Contact Sheet
- First Aid at Work Regulations 1981 HSE document
- RIDDOR link to the HSE guide
- Step by Step Guide to COSHH HSE Guide - Link to HSE website
- Link to the HSE website
- Link to the Community HeartBeat Trust is a national charity focused on provision of life saving defibrillation services to local communities
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- How to register to call EMS by text
- EmergencySMS service leaflet
- Epilepsy facts and figures leaflet
- Pregnant women and CPR Handout V1.0
- Statistics on fatal injuries in the workplace 2011/12
- Adult CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- HSE 5 steps to Risk Assessing link to HSE website
- Epilepsy in Action Leaflet (register on www.epilepsy.org.uk)
- Personal Medical Information Sheet
- Essentials of health and safety at work link to HSE website
- Web link to the Joint Epilepsy Council website
- Polish - Pierwsza Pomoc w Pracy Ksiazka studenta V5.0 - 2010 guidelines
- Manging Health and Safety Five steps to success HSE Leaflet
- Epilepsy and education – information for parents leaflet
- Epilepsy Action leaflet
- EpiPen Instructions
- Link to HeadSmart website
- Meningitis Now website with many leaflets and resources
- Jext patient Information Sheet
- Jext Product Data Sheets
- EpiPen Guide
- EpiPen patient information sheet
- Asthma UK weblink
- RIDDOR October 2013 Changes
- Heartsine 350 AED unit
- Heartsine 500 AED unit
- Asthma UK - Astma Plan for Children
- Workplace First Aid Student Manual V6.3 - 2015 guidelines with ERC first aid changes
- Workplace First Aid Student Manual V6.2 - 2015 guidelines with ERC first aid changes
- Human Body Picture Reference Book V6.0
- Sign up for free Student First Aid - use code SCH-376-61-571
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
- CAT Tourniquet instruction leaflet
- How to use Celox Haemstatic gauze
- How to se the Dechoker in emergency choking treatment poster
- Dechoker Leaflet - for emergency choking treatment
- LifePoint AED Leaflet - Full feature for just £795 plus VAT
- Joint Epilepsy Council Prevalence and Incidence figures of Epilepsy September 2011
- UK Resus Council 2015 Guidelines updated 2015 Link
- HSE guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 19
- HSE brief guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
- NHS Choices Web link
- Tourniquet Instructions leaflet
- How to use Celox gauze
- How to use Celox granules
- How to use Celox A
- Celox haemostatic leaflet
- Child CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Infant CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- First Aid Student Manual - Welsh
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