First Aid at Work Course (FAW)

NVQ First Aid

This is an intensive 3 days course; it provides you with the required knowledge to provide treatment in emergency situations where an individual injures themselves. The course includes knowledge on how to operate a defibrillator.

First Aid at work is ideal for anyone who is a Security guard, Door Supervisor or Supervisor in a construction site.

The certificate

This course is compliant with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. The certificate is valid for three years.

First Aid at work course topics

You will learn about:

  • Legal compliance, reporting accidents
  • First aid equipment, defibrillator
  • General common illness
  • Managing incidents
  • Examining conscious/unconscious casualties
  • Treating a casualty and basic life support

Course Assessments

The course is assessed via multiple choice tests, group activities and tutor observations.

The learners receive continuous support during the teaching session.