For those seeking a first aid qualification tailored to high-risk work environments, our Blended First Aid at Work Course is an excellent choice.
This hybrid course combines online learning with essential in-person training, offering a flexible and efficient approach that suits the busy schedules of professionals.
This course is particularly beneficial for businesses and organisations operating in high-risk sectors such as construction, sports, manufacturing, warehousing, and hospitality.
It’s designed to meet the stringent safety requirements of these industries by providing comprehensive first aid training.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of a wide array of first aid techniques and knowledge. This includes mastering the priorities of first aid, incident management, understanding the roles and responsibilities in emergency situations, and recognising various illnesses.
Practical treatment skills covered in the course encompass infection control, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), handling of wounds, bleeding, shock, burns, scalds, and management of injuries to the chest and head.
Moreover, the course addresses emergency treatment for conditions like asthma, diabetes, and cardiac events including heart attacks and angina.
Key Features of the Course:
- A 3-day qualification course, ideal for individuals in high-risk work settings.
- Covers a comprehensive range of skills required for various first-aid emergencies.
- The total duration of 18 hours, split between online learning and in-person training.
- Fully compliant with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, ensuring adherence to legal and safety standards.
By enrolling in this Blended First Aid at Work Course, you will be equipped with the necessary skills to confidently and effectively respond to first aid emergencies in high-risk work environments.
What’s Covered on the Course
The three-day First Aid at Work course covers everything on the one-day emergency course, plus the assessment and management of a much wider range of injuries and medical conditions:
- Roles and responsibilities of the workplace first aider
- CPR, safe use of an AED and the recovery position
- Choking, shock, seizures and fainting
- Wounds, bleeding and embedded objects
- Fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains
- Head, neck, spinal, chest and abdominal injuries
- Eye injuries, burns, scalds and poisoning
- Anaphylaxis and severe allergic reactions
- Major illnesses — heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetic emergencies
- Incident recording, first aid kits and RIDDOR reporting
Assessment & Certification
You are assessed continuously across the three days through practical scenarios and short question-and-answer sessions — there is no formal written exam. Successful learners receive a First Aid at Work certificate, fully accredited by the FAIB (First Aid Industry Body) and valid for three years.
Before your certificate expires you can requalify on our two-day FAW Refresher course rather than repeating all three days. The HSE also recommends an annual half-day skills update.
Not Sure This Is the Right Course?
FAW is the qualification for designated workplace first aiders in higher-risk or larger workplaces. If you work in a small, low-risk environment, the one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course may be all your needs assessment requires. Training a whole team? Our in-house option brings the course to your workplace for up to 12 people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need FAW or EFAW?
Your first aid needs assessment decides. Higher-risk work (construction, manufacturing, engineering, warehouses) or larger headcounts generally call for FAW-qualified first aiders; low-risk offices and shops are usually fine with EFAW. We’re happy to advise if you tell us about your workplace.
How many first aiders does my workplace need?
As a rule of thumb from HSE guidance: low-risk workplaces need an appointed person under 25 staff and a first aider from around 25–50; higher-risk workplaces should have a FAW-qualified first aider from as few as five staff, adding more as headcount grows.
Is there an exam?
No written exam — assessment is continuous and practical across the three days, so your trainer confirms competence as you go. Nearly everyone passes: our first-time pass rate is 99.98%.
How long is the certificate valid, and how do I renew?
Three years. Requalify before expiry on the two-day refresher; if your certificate has lapsed by more than a short period you’ll need to retake the full three-day course.
Can the three days be split up?
Our public courses run on consecutive days at our Liverpool centre. For in-house group bookings we can be flexible with scheduling — contact us to discuss dates.
