First Aid at Work (FAW) Requalification Refresher — 2-Day Course

First Aid at Work (FAW) Requalification
/ Refresher — 2-Day Course

Our Level 3 FAW Requalification / Refresher course
is designed for individuals who already hold a valid
FAW certificate and need to renew their skills to
maintain compliance with UK workplace
regulations.

Accredited by Qualsafe Awards
(RQF Level 3)
— recognised and valid across the UK.

Focuses on practical updates and
scenario-based exercises, ensuring
confidence in emergency response.

Meets Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
requirements for continuing workplace
first aid competence.

Certificate valid for 3 years from date of
successful completion.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for:

Workplace first aiders
approaching certificate
expiry (every 3 years).

Employers ensuring
their first aid team
remains compliant with
HSE regulations.

Individuals seeking to
refresh knowledge,
practice skills, and update
competency.

Note: You must hold a valid Level 3 FAW certificate to attend this requalification course.

What You Will Learn — Course Content
& Outcomes

The 2-day FAW Requalification course refreshes knowledge and skills across all
critical areas of workplace first aid:

Legal responsibilities and first aider role — review of UK HSE requirements, reporting, and record keeping.
Assessment of casualties — updated primary and secondary survey skills, casualty monitoring, and incident evaluation.
CPR and AED use — adult, child, and infant CPR; AED operation practice.
Management of injuries and medical emergencies — update on treatment of bleeding, wounds, fractures, burns, head/spinal
injuries, shock, heart attacks, strokes, seizures, asthma, diabetes, and allergic reactions.
Choking management — adult, child, and infant airway obstruction techniques.
Scenario-based practical exercises — simulated emergencies to apply skills under realistic conditions.
Assessment — continuous practical evaluation plus a short theory check.

By the end of the course, participants will be confident to continue acting as a competent first aider in the workplace.

Certification & Validity

Qualsafe Level 3 FAW
Requalification
Certificate— valid
for 3 years.

Recognised by employers,
insurers, and regulators.

Certificate evidences
up-to-date practical
and theoretical
competence in first aid.

Duration & Delivery

2 days (approx. 12–14 hours total) including practical exercises, theory updates, and assessment.
Delivery options: On-site at your workplace or at our public course venues.
Group size: Small groups (typically max 12 delegates per instructor) to ensure hands-on practice and instructor support.