TQUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) – FAW (3-Day Course) About the Course This comprehensive, regulated three-day First Aid at Work (FAW) course is designed for individuals who are designated workplace first aiders under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It equips learners with the essential skills, confidence, and knowledge to handle a wide range of first aid situations in the workplace. Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for anyone appointed as a first aider in medium to high-risk workplaces such as construction sites, factories, warehouses, large offices, or schools. It is also suitable for those seeking a thorough understanding of first aid procedures. Course Content Includes: Role and responsibilities of a first aider Assessing incidents and casualty management CPR and safe use of an AED Unconscious casualties and recovery position Seizures, choking, and bleeding Shock and anaphylaxis Burns, fractures, sprains, and strains Head and spinal injuries Chest injuries, eye injuries, and poisoning Minor injuries and illness assessment Incident reporting and infection control Assessment & Certification Assessment is ongoing through practical demonstrations, questions, and activities. Successful learners will receive the TQUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF), valid for three years. Course Duration 3 days (18 guided learning hours) Typically delivered over three consecutive days. Entry Requirements Learners must be at least 16 years old. No previous first aid experience is required, but learners should be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course. Why Choose Us? Experienced, fully qualified instructors Engaging, hands-on training with real-life scenarios Fully accredited and regulated qualification Suitable for meeting HSE compliance requirements Book Your Place Today Spaces are limited to ensure quality instruction and ample practice time for each learner. Book now to secure your place!
Teaching you how to treat your child should the worst occur Children can be present, though parents will remain responsible for them throughout 2.5 - 3 hr sessions Course Contents: What to do if your child goes unconscious How to check if they are breathing normally or not If they are, how to put them in the recovery position If they are not, how to start CPR and use an AED (defibrillator) What to do if your child were to choke What to do if they were to get burnt How to treat minor injuries (dependent on available time) Past Sessions: Sessions in the past have been paid for by a local charity, enabling parents to access the training for free We're happy to put on sessions for your group, playgroup, charity, or simply for you and your children We're always happy to have little ones come along They can either play around, or join us - they usually prefer to join us and play with the manikins, even trying out CPR! You will, of course, remain fully responsible for them while they are there Accreditation: These sessions are tailored to the needs of parents and are therefore not accredited. We can, however, give a CPD Certificate if that is helpful to you. If you'd like an Ofqual regulated course, why not do our Basic Life Support for Adults and Children course, Emergency Paediatric First Aid or Paediatric First Aid?
This one day masterclass is designed to provide a practical application of the content that is covered within The DEI Playbook and is aimed at anyone tasked with launching and implementing diversity and inclusion within their organisation.
FAA Level 1 Award In Awareness Of First Aid For Mental Health (RQF) Classroom (4.5 hour course), Virtual (2 x 2 ½ hour sessions) Gives learners a good awareness of Mental Health First Aid Gives learners the skills to start that difficult conversation Course Contents: What is Mental Health? Why people develop mental health conditions What the role of a mental health first aider is Knowing how to provide advice and practical support Knowing how to recognise and manage stress Recognising a range of mental health conditions: Depression Anxiety Psychosis Eating disorders Suicide Self-harm Benefits of this course: 37% of all work-related ill-health is due to mental health problems Problems with mental health cover 45% of all working days lost A whopping 12.8 million working days, or 49, 042 years, were lost due to mental health problems in 2018/19 602,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2018/19 One in four people will have a mental health problem at some point during their lives Whether work is causing or aggravating mental health problems, employers have a legal responsibility towards their employees Work-related mental health issues must to be assessed to measure the levels of risk to staff Where a risk is identified, steps must be taken to remove it or reduce it as far as reasonably practicable This half day course gives people a good awareness of mental health in the workplace For a more complete introduction, see our full day First Aid for Mental Health or two day Supervising First Aid for Mental Health courses Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification This Awareness of Mental Health First Aid Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by First Aid Awards. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfil the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/3768/0
This refresher course provides first aiders with an opportunity to practice and update their skills as a qualified first aider, at any time while their first aid certificate is valid. This course does not renew your qualification, it is for practice and refreshing skills only.