For workplaces where a higher level of first aid cover is required, our First Aid at Work (FAW) course provides learners with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to manage a wide range of medical emergencies confidently and effectively.
This Level 3 (RQF) qualification is ideal for medium- to high-risk environments, such as construction, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, education, healthcare, hospitality, and large office settings — anywhere where workplace risks demand more advanced first aid capability.
About the Course
This 3-day accredited qualification, awarded by the First Aid Training Association and regulated by Ofqual, meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It is suitable for individuals appointed as workplace first aiders or those who require an in-depth understanding of first aid for professional or personal reasons.
The course combines theory, practical exercises, and scenario-based learning, delivered by an experienced trainer with an emergency services background who brings real-world insight to every session.
Course Times: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM each day
Lunch and comfort breaks are built into each session to keep learners refreshed and focused.
What You’ll Learn
Learners will build strong first aid knowledge and practical skills to handle a wide variety of medical situations, including:
- The role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Assessing and managing incidents safely
- Primary survey and casualty assessment
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and AED use
- Recovery position and airway management
- Choking (adult, child, and infant)
- Seizures and fainting
- Shock (including anaphylaxis)
- Wounds and severe bleeding control
- Fractures, sprains, and soft tissue injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Chest injuries
- Burns and scalds
- Eye injuries
- Poisoning
- Stroke, heart attack, and diabetes emergencies
By the end of the course, learners will feel confident, capable, and ready to manage a range of first aid situations in the workplace or public setting.
Included with Your Training
- Free A5 first aid manual to take home
- Access to online refresher videos after the course
- CPR manikins with real-time feedback to help improve performance
- Scenario-based exercises that simulate real emergencies
- Small class sizes for plenty of hands-on practice and trainer support
- Experienced trainer with years of front-line emergency service experience
Learner Support
OJ Training welcomes learners from all backgrounds and abilities. If you have any specific learning needs — such as dyslexia, hearing difficulties, or physical considerations — please let us know when booking. We’ll make reasonable adjustments to ensure you receive the support you need to successfully complete the course.
All our training venues are accessible for learners with mobility needs. Please contact us in advance if you require specific arrangements.
Training, Assessment and Certification
Our training focuses upon Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP), a learning technique where learners practice a skill repeatedly in short cycles, receiving immediate feedback and making instant corrections before repeating the scenario again — all within the same session. The benefits of this learning include quicker skill improvement; confidence gained from being competent, reducing the likelihood of acquiring bad habits, which is essential in learning lifesaving skills; the technique also encourages leaners to engage in teamwork activities during training.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, with your trainer observing participation and practical demonstrations to ensure competence in all required areas. A written assessment via a multiple-choice question paper covering the knowledge elements.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a nationally recognised First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate, awarded by the First Aid Training Association and regulated by Ofqual, valid for three years.
Learners must be at least 14 years of age to attend. Certificates become valid for workplace use from age 16. To maintain competence, this qualification should be renewed every three years, or learners may attend a 2-Day FAW Requalification Course before their current certificate expires.
What to Bring and Wear
This is a practical, hands-on course that involves working on the floor and simulating real-life emergency situations. Please wear comfortable, practical clothing that allows kneeling and bending. If you have any concerns about physical ability or mobility, please contact us before booking so we can discuss suitable adjustments or support options.
Book Your Place
Our courses are flexible, engaging, and competitively priced, suitable for both individual learners and business groups. Contact OJ Training today to book your space. Your training can be delivered at your place of work or at our community venue.
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