First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) - FAW Requalification

Most companies whose risk assessment has shown that they need a fully trained first aider for their workplace and who must requalify their certification should pursue the ProTrainings First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) Requalification Qualification (FAW). To meet the new standards established by the HSE in October 2017 and comply with the First Aid at Work (First Aid) regulations 1981 and later amendments, all courses are delivered, assessed, and quality controlled.

We provide blended training where you finish one day online, saving a day in the classroom. This is a 100% classroom program that spans two days.

Under the HSE standards, all of our first aid programs fully comply with the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021. The HSE recognizes ProTrainings Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQ) as Trade Body Qualifications.

The certificate is valid for three years and must include at least 12 contact hours. The course must last two days. Computer-based blended training is now allowed for all workplace first aid courses, according to the HSE and Awarding Organisations in May 2016.

After completing this online course, you'll be able to renew your First Aid at Work qualification with one day of classroom training. Our fun, the blended online video-based course can help you reduce your training and travel expenses. At a time that suits you, learn at your own pace, one-on-one with your instructor.

This ProTrainings or Regulated Qualification is available as a blended FAW Requalification course that meets all of the HSE and Awarding Organisations' requirements.

We can do the traditional 2-day First Aid at Work Requalification course, just contact us for more information if you'd rather do that.

Years of experience delivering online, blended, and classroom courses give us a modern approach to training. ProTrainings saves money, not quality, by focusing on clarity, brevity, and interest. Our video collection is available to students who complete our FAW courses, and it is used for refresher training and research.

This 2-day course, rather than the full 3-day FAW, is only for individuals who already possess a valid First Aid at Work certificate. You must have a hard copy of your original certificate.

All first aiders should take an annual refresher course in first aid, and our online course meets this requirement. The HSE strongly recommends it.

Learners who do a ProTrainings Trainings Course have the option of completing a regulated qualification if they choose. TQUK accepts the ProTrainings First Aid at Work Qualification as a first aid instructor's regulated qualification, and it is recognized by TQUK. Since it satisfies all of the necessary learning criteria and due diligence, this is the case.

Please note that the classroom course has a 14-year-old age limit.

This and all of our courses have a Certified CPD Statement, as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and an Evidence Based Learning statement for online courses, which have been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) standards.


Course Curriculum

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 to breathe.

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 a 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, Spinal injury

3.2 Administer first aid for suspected; Concussion, Skull Fracture, Cerebral compression, 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 administer 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 a 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