First Aid at Work (FAW) – Level 3 Award

The Ops Con Academy

First Aid

Medical

Workplace Safety

Emergency Response

First Aid Training

Comprehensive blended First Aid at Work course combining 1 day of online learning with 2 days of practical training, equipping learners with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to act as certified workplace first aiders.

About This Course

The First Aid at Work (FAW) Level 3 Award is a comprehensive blended learning programme designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, confidence, and practical capability to respond effectively to workplace medical emergencies. This course combines 1 day (approximately 6 hours) of guided online distance learning with 2 days of face-to-face practical training and assessment, ensuring full alignment with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and current HSE guidance. The online learning element allows delegates to complete essential theoretical modules at their own pace prior to attending the practical phase. The in-person training focuses on hands-on skill development, real-world scenarios, and formal assessment delivered by qualified instructors. This qualification is suitable for individuals designated as workplace first aiders, particularly within higher-risk environments such as construction, security operations, manufacturing, hospitality, and large-scale commercial settings. This qualification also satisfies the first aid prerequisite for individuals progressing into SIA Close Protection training, exceeding the minimum Emergency First Aid at Work requirement. Upon successful completion, learners will be awarded a Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work, valid for 3 years.

What You'll Learn

Roles and responsibilities of a workplace first aider

Primary and secondary casualty assessment

CPR and automated external defibrillator use

Managing unconscious casualties

Choking response techniques

Severe bleeding and wound management

Treatment of burns and scalds

Recognition of heart attacks and strokes

Managing asthma and anaphylaxis

Treatment of fractures, sprains, and soft tissue injuries

Head and spinal injury management

Recording and reporting incidents

Course Features

Blended learning format (1 day online + 2 days practical)

6 hours guided eLearning completed prior to attendance

Fully aligned with HSE and Ofqual-regulated standards

Practical, scenario-based training and assessment

Meets requirements for higher-risk workplace environments

Accredited Level 3 qualification valid for 3 years

Meets and exceeds first aid requirements for SIA Close Protection training

Delivered at The Ops Con HQ

Prerequisites

• Minimum age: 18
• Participants must be physically capable of performing CPR and casualty handling
• Completion of the online distance learning module prior to attending the practical course
• No previous first aid qualification required