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Our First Aid at Work (FAW) course is a 3-day, practical qualification designed for staff working in higher-risk or more complex environments. It gives learners the skills to respond to a wide variety of workplace incidents, perform life-saving interventions like CPR, and manage everything from fractures to seizures.
It gives learners the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to a wide range of incidents — from life-threatening emergencies to minor injuries — while meeting your legal obligations.
✔ 3-day practical course
✔ Ofqal regulated qualification
✔ Suitable for high-risk or complex environments
Who Is it For?What will you Learn?
This course is ideal for:
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Staff in higher-risk environments (e.g. manufacturing, construction, warehousing, logistics)
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Workplaces with larger numbers of people
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Anyone appointed as a designated workplace first aider
This comprehensive course prepares your team to deal with a broad range of workplace incidents, with practical, hands-on training.
Course includes assessing and responding to incidents, CPR and use of an AED, recovery position, Seizures, heart attacks, strokes, asthma, diabetes and more.
Training is tailored to your environment wherever possible.
Syllabus
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Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
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CPR and use of an AED
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Managing an unresponsive casualty
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The recovery position
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Responding to choking incidents
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Treating burns and scalds
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Wounds, bleeding, and shock
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Managing broken bones, fractures and dislocations
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Responding to seizures and epilepsy
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Managing anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
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Recognising and treating asthma attacks
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Signs and response to a stroke
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Managing a heart attack
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Treating minor injuries
Key Information
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3-day course
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Can be delivered as a 3-day block course, or 1-day per week for 3 weeks.
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Ofqal Regulated Qualification
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Valid for 3 years
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Assessment. There are practical assessment for a variety of activities such as CPR, Recovery Position etc. Delegates will also complete a short multiple-choice based assessment at the end of day 1 and day 3.
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Scenarios tailored to your workplace
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Available as on-site training for groups of staff anywhere in the UK
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Available a blended course - part e-Learning and part on-site training for groups of staff anywhere in the UK
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Available as an open course at our training centre in Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire.
Delivery Options and Pricing
On-Site Training
We come to you! Ideal for teams of 4–12 staff. More cost effective than open courses.
Nationwide delivery. Utilise our skilled trainers wherever you are in the UK.
Pick the dates that fit your work schedule.
Tailor scenarios to your workplace.
£2,200 + Vat for up to 12 delegates.
Blended Learning - Group
Mixture of eLearning and on-site training.
6 hours of eLearning and 2 days in a classroom. eLearning completed prior to classroom session. Maximum of 12 delegate per course.
Pick a date that fit your work schedule.
Ideal for industries where it is a challenge to have staff away from the business for 3 days.
Save the hidden cost of training (staff cover etc.) by reducing on-site time.
Tailor scenarios to your workplace.
eLearning - £45 + Vat per delegate
On-site element - £1,650 + Vat for up to 12 delegates
Why Study with Safety Stars?
First aid training that’s practical, memorable, and ready to use when it matters most.
At Safety Stars, we don’t just teach first aid — we make sure your team can apply it confidently when it counts.
Here’s why we're trusted by councils, logistics firms, education, hospitality & more us to deliver their First Aid at Work training:
Engaging, Practical Training
Our trainers use real-life scenarios and hands-on activities to build real confidence — not just classroom knowledge.
Trainers with Real-World Experience
Our team brings decades of frontline and teaching experience — from emergency services, military, and health & safety backgrounds.
Tailored to Your Workplace
Whether you're in an office, retail store, school or warehouse, we tailor examples and discussions to your environment so the content feels relevant and realistic.
Regulated Qualification
You’ll receive an Ofqal regulated certificate valid for 3 years, recognised by employers and regulators across the UK.
Flexible Delivery Options
We deliver on-site across the UK for group bookings, or you can join one of our open courses at our Cambridgeshire training centre.
Fast, Friendly Support
Need help with course selection, group bookings or scheduling? Our responsive team makes the process smooth and hassle-free.
Frequently asked questions
Need confident, qualified first aiders in your team?
Book your First Aid at Work training today — on-site or at our Cambridgeshire centre.
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Meet your legal requirements under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
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Equip your staff with the confidence to act quickly in an emergency
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Promote a safer, more responsive workplace
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Reduce incident impact and response time