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Ensure workplace safety and regulatory compliance with the First Aid at Work (FAW) Level 3 (RFQ))—a fully HSE-recognised qualification designed for high-risk environments and larger teams. This advanced certification qualifies participants as designated first aiders, equipping them with essential life-saving skills while meeting health & safety regulations.
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✔ Duration: Minimum 18 hours over 3 days
✔ Certification: Valid for 3 years
✔ Assessment:Ongoing practical evaluation + online multiple-choice assessment
✔ Fully HSE-compliant, meeting UK Resuscitation Council standards
✔ Approved for high-risk industries, including construction, manufacturing, and security
✔ Recognised Trade Body Qualification by the HSE
✔ Renewal options available to maintain compliance
✔ Flexible training formats—choose classroom-based or blended learning (online + in-person) -
This certification is ideal for workplaces with heightened safety requirements, including:
🔹 Offices & Service industries
🔹 Self-employed professionals
🔹 Factories & Manufacturing
🔹 Construction & Building sectors
🔹 Distribution & Logistics
🔹 Forestry (see also our FAW Forestry course)
🔹 High-risk businesses
🔹 Agriculture & Farming
🔹 Sports facilities
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Gain essential first aid skills to confidently respond to workplace emergencies, with a focus on life-threatening conditions and practical intervention techniques.
✔ First Aider Role & Responsibilities – Understand legal duties, risk management, and infection control.
✔ Incident Assessment – Conduct scene and casualty evaluations to determine the best course of action.
✔ Unresponsive Casualty Care – Perform CPR, use an AED, and apply the recovery position.
✔ Airway & Breathing Emergencies – Respond effectively to choking, anaphylaxis, and asthma attacks.
✔ Managing Bleeding & Wound Care – Assess injury severity, apply bandages, and control external bleeding.
✔ Shock Treatment & Major Illnesses – Recognise symptoms and administer immediate first aid measures.
✔ Fracture & Musculoskeletal Injury Response – Immobilisation techniques for sprains, strains, dislocations, and fractures.
✔ Burns, Poisoning & Environmental Injuries – Treatment for heatstroke, hypothermia, chemical exposure, and more. -
Your FAW Level 3 (RFQ -TQUK) qualification is earned through a structured assessment process, ensuring participants develop confidence and competence in emergency response.
✅ Practical Skills Assessment – Continuous evaluation of hands-on first aid techniques to ensure real-world readiness.
✅ Online Multiple-Choice Assessment – A structured digital evaluation to validate theoretical knowledge.
✅ Official Certification – Upon successful completion, participants will receive the First Aid at Work certificate, valid for three years, fully certified by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK), an Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisation. -
📜 This course is a regulated qualification Training Qualifications UK (TQUK), an Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisational RFQ
Also available as a Protrainings VTQ level 3.
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Since May 2016, HSE-approved blended learning has been available for workplace first aid qualifications.
Complete a portion of online training at your own pace, followed by hands-on classroom instruction, ensuring comprehensive practical application. -
✔ Annual refresher courses recommended by the HSE to maintain competency.
✔ Recognised in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and internationally.
✔ Minimum classroom course age requirement: 14 years.
✔ Meets Continuous Professional Development (CPD) standards, with official certification and Evidence-Based Learning statements. -
💳 Individual: £280 per person
💳 Group Booking Rates:
👥 1–6 people: £1,550
👥 7–12 people: £3,000 -
🎓 Official certification upon completion
📖 Online training manuals for reference