First Aid at Work (FAW), Level 3 Award
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.
Overview
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.
Outcomes
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
Included
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
Before you book
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
On completion
Certification
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Valid for 3 Years)
Prices may vary on specific course dates
Testimonials
What Our Students Say
Hear from those who have completed this course
"My colleague and I have just completed the First Aid at Work course, and it was excellent from start to finish. The course was well planned, professionally delivered, and presented in a way that was both enjoyable and highly informative. The two instructors have an outstanding depth of knowledge and were more than happy to share their experience, answering questions and making sure everyone understood the material. I can't recommend this company highly enough. If you're looking for high quality first aid training, you won't be disappointed."
