First Aid at Work Level 3 Course Details

Looking to get trained in first aid? Taking the next step in becoming a certified first aider can be overwhelming, especially when getting the right training.

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The First Aid Training, also known as FAW, is an extensive level 3 training course which is part of obtaining the First Aid at Work Certificate.

The course prepares you to provide treatment and handle emergency situations where an individual falls ill or injures themselves.

Help make a difference 

Security professionals who are qualified in first aid make a huge difference to the health and wellbeing of any casualty. If an incident occurs, your knowledge could prove vital to saving lives.

Health and safety hero 

In the UK, a staggering total of 25.9 million working days were lost due to work-related incidents during 2017 and 2018 alone. A trained, qualified first aid security professional helps to prevent workplace accidents, but also knows exactly how to take action in emergencies.

Jobs love first aiders 

Jobs are always looking for staff who are first aid trained. Being a certified first aider can increase your job prospects and help you stand out from the crowd.

 Follow the law

For managers and business owners, having a trained first aider on-site is a legal requirement. Getting your staff first aid trained ensures that you are complying with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

 Take ownership of your career

Make your next career move a great one, with greater job flexibility and role variety by having the knowledge of being able to save lives and help make a difference.

 Secure your best job yet
Broaden your career prospects and improve job satisfaction by becoming a first aider.

Did you know? The First Aid At Work Certificate is valid for 3 years and is in compliance with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

What’s the difference between FAW and EFAW courses?

While both of these courses give security professionals life-saving knowledge, a First Aid at Work (FAW) Level 3 course is more in-depth than an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course. As such, FAW courses let you work in security in more locations.

However, an EFAW course can be completed in just one day, compared to the three days required to complete an FAW course (two days, if you complete the e-learning beforehand). EFAW courses are great for when businesses need a security professional fast, at low-risk workplaces – but an FAW course prepares you to work in a huge range of industries.

Low-risk premises are places such as shops, offices and public venues, whereas high-risk premises (as covered by the training in an FAW course) include factories, warehouses, industrial sites and chemical facilities.

Security professionals with FAW qualifications are more attractive to more employers, in more industries. Because businesses are advised by the government to have at least one first aider per 50 people, your FAW qualification makes you an attractive hire to employers.