Two-Day First Aid at Work (Re-qualification)

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. Please consider the following rules for attendance:

  • A First Aider can renew their FAW qualification by attending a 2-day requalification course without question, if it’s within 1 month past the expiry date
  • If the First Aider has lapsed by more than 1 month, but no longer than 3 months, then the First Aider can requalify by attending a 2-day course providing ‘Special considerations’ have been applied

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
  • 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

The important thing to remember is that as soon as the certificate expires, the First Aider is no longer considered competent to act as a First Aider in the workplace which may well leave the employer with a shortfall of First Aiders. Therefore, it would be prudent to arrange their requalification before they expire.

Duration

A minimum of 12 hours spread over at least two days. Ideally, the course should be run over two consecutive days, but can be spread over a longer time period if you so desire, providing it is completed within 6 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours

Syllabus

  • Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • Fractures and spinal injuries
  • Control of bleeding
  • Poisoning
  • Burns
  • Epilepsy
  • Resuscitation
  • Bandaging
  • Heart attacks
  • Head injuries
  • Chest injuries
  • Asthma
  • Stroke
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
  • Choking
  • Eye injuries
  • Sprains and strains
  • Diabetes

Certification

Successful qualification on this course is based on practical assessments conducted throughout the course and written test papers each day. A three year Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Level 6 in Scotland) will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.

Numbers

A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment. A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role. The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.

Location

We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and travelling

Look what they say about us…

We have now held two First Aid courses on site run by Michelle, Level 2 and Level 3. Each course was delivered with a huge amount of support and encouragement. The whole group have commented since on how enjoyable the day was and that they would like to attend more courses! We fully recommend Michelle at First Hand Training and look forward to using them more in the near future.

Nicola Hearfield, Transwaste Recycling & Aggregates Ltd, East Yorkshrie

Being able to have the course presented in the work place was a huge benefit to Princes Quay Shopping Centre. Michelle ensured everyone had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss in an open forum which made the course enjoyable.

We have been most impressed with the professionalism and flexibility that First Hand Training Solutions have shown since starting to deliver first aid training for our staff and clients. Evaluation back from participants & organisations has been very positive and we would be happy to recommend this company to other organisations who may be looking for similar training.

Dave Blount, FSSG

We have used First Hand Training Solutions for our first aid training provision in care homes within our group. The feedback was 100% positive. All attendees said that it was interesting, informative and delivered in a way that made it enjoyable to take part.

Gaynor Saunders  - Managing Director – Denestar Limited

The training was well received and Michelle was excellent; We will now be using First Hand for all the relevant training requirements.

Kirsti Belton, Burgess Pet Care

Michelle has worked with Club Doncaster Foundation as Internal Verifier for five years.  Her knowledge and experience has been invaluable in supporting the  courses we offer from Entry Level to Level 3.  Michelle has worked with us on a variety of qualifications ranging from BTECs in Sport  to Functional Skills.  Her professionalism in relationships with awarding bodies and developmental role with staff has helped us achieve outstanding results.  Michelle’s flexibility and willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ continue to be of great benefit to our organisation.  Club Doncaster Foundation would have no hesitation in endorsing Michelle’s expertise.

Adi Turnpenny, Club Doncaster Foundation

1st Hand Training Solutions provide the internal quality assurance for our level 2 and level 3 BTEC Sport programmes here at Barnsley FC’s Community Trust. The service we get is of a high quality – Michelle collects and delivers the work within a clearly set time frame at a very reasonable price. This is supported with feedback which is timely, supportive and constructive to all tutors.

Joe Howson, Barnsley Community Trust

We have worked with Michelle in various ways over the last year and with her delivering a number of courses for our employees and partners, she demonstrates a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. It is hard to find someone that makes 1st Aid and Health and Safety fun and she does this with ease and flexibility. We look forward to developing our partnership further in the future.

James Moore, First Steps Training

1st Hand Training Solutions are able to offer training, bespoke to the needs of your setting.  I would recommend this company as a First Aid Training Provider.  It will be our first port of call for future First Aid training.

Mrs. Hird, Headteacher

Michelle has proved to have excellent verbal and written communication skills with her tremendous experience and knowledge enabling her to be very dependable and adaptable. I would recommend Michelle to any reputable employer without hesitation as I believe she would be a great asset to any company who require any of her Training Services.

Kevin Lightfoot, First Aid Trainer