QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
Qualsafe Accredited | 3-Day Course | HSE Compliant
🩺 Full Qualification for Workplace First Aiders
The First Aid at Work (FAW) course is designed for individuals taking on the role of a designated first aider in a high-risk or larger workplace. This comprehensive 3-day course provides the knowledge and confidence to respond to a wide range of medical emergencies and injuries, in line with HSE requirements.
Delivered in Radlett or on-site for group bookings, this Qualsafe-accredited course is ideal for employers needing full workplace compliance.
📋 Key Course Information
- Duration: 3 days (face-to-face)
- Location: Radlett training centre or your workplace
- Accreditation: Qualsafe Awards – Level 3 RQF
- Certificate Validity: 3 years
- Assessment: Practical assessments + written questions
- Meets HSE workplace requirements
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Roles and responsibilities of a workplace first aider
- Scene assessment and casualty management
- CPR and safe use of an AED (adult, child, infant)
- Managing unconscious casualties and recovery position
- Choking, bleeding, burns and scalds
- Treatment of shock, fainting, head injuries and fractures
- Dealing with heart attacks, stroke, asthma, and seizures
- Record keeping, incident reporting, and infection prevention
📍 Who Should Attend?
- Staff working in medium to high-risk environments (e.g. construction, manufacturing, hospitality)
- Office-based teams requiring a full 3-day qualification
- Employers needing to meet Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
- Anyone requiring a more in-depth first aid certification beyond the 1-day EFAW
💬 Delivery & Group Bookings
We run regular FAW courses in Radlett, Hertfordshire.
We also deliver on-site training for teams across Watford, St Albans, NW London and surrounding areas — contact us for group rates.
❓ FAW FAQs
Is this course recognised by the HSE?
Yes — it meets the requirements outlined in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
What happens when my certificate expires?
You’ll need to take a 2-day FAW Requalification course before the 3-year expiry. Let us know if you’d like to be reminded.
What’s the difference between FAW and EFAW?
FAW is a more in-depth 3-day course, suitable for higher-risk workplaces. EFAW is a 1-day course for lower-risk settings.
Do I need first aid experience to attend?
No prior knowledge is required — this course is open to all.