Full 3-day course · From £225 per person · Groups from £200/person · HSE-recognised
About This Course
The comprehensive first aid qualification for higher-risk workplaces.
The First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification is the full, comprehensive first aid certification required by higher-risk workplaces and organisations with larger workforces. Where EFAW covers the essentials, FAW goes significantly further equipping your designated first aiders with the skills to handle a much broader range of medical emergencies.
FAW is delivered over three full days of expert, hands-on instruction by Danny Thomas. Every candidate is assessed by observation throughout the course, with no written exam. The qualification is awarded by Highfield Qualifications, regulated by Ofqual and fully recognised by the Health and Safety Executive under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.
Not sure whether your business needs FAW or EFAW? Get in touch we'll give you an honest answer based on your workforce size and risk environment, not the more expensive option.
What your team will learn
Managing a first aid incident scene safety, primary and secondary survey
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) adult, child and infant techniques
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) practical use and confidence
Recovery position and airway management
Choking adults, children and infants
Shock recognition and management
Wounds, bleeding control, and dressings
Head, neck and spinal injuries
Chest injuries and breathing difficulties
Bone and joint injuries fractures, dislocations, sprains
Burns and scalds
Eye injuries
Seizures and epilepsy
Diabetic emergencies hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia
Anaphylaxis recognition and response
Poisons ingested, inhaled and absorbed
Stroke FAST recognition and response
Heart attack recognition and response
Unconsciousness and unresponsiveness
Course format
3 Days
Full Course Duration
Three consecutive or agreed training days of hands-on expert instruction. Assessment by observation throughout no written exam.
The Health and Safety Executive recommends FAW for workplaces that are higher-risk, have larger workforces, or where the nature of the work means a more comprehensive response capability is appropriate. This typically includes manufacturing, construction, engineering, healthcare, warehousing, and any environment where EFAW alone may not provide sufficient cover.
If you're unsure whether your business requires FAW or EFAW, the HSE provides a risk assessment tool or simply ask us. We'll give you a straight answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
EFAW is the essential half-day qualification covering the core first aid skills needed in most workplaces. FAW is the full 3-day course, covering a significantly broader range of conditions and situations including paediatric techniques, fractures, medical emergencies such as stroke and anaphylaxis, and more. FAW is typically required for higher-risk environments or larger organisations.
3 years. We recommend annual refresher training to keep skills current confidence and recall fade without practice. We'll send renewal reminders ahead of your expiry date.
Not necessarily. For group bookings we'll agree a schedule that suits your business whether that's three consecutive days or spread across a couple of weeks. Get in touch and we'll work around you.
Yes. Group bookings can be delivered at your site anywhere across Cheshire and the North West, or at our Congleton venue. For a 3-day course, on-site delivery is often more practical and we're happy to accommodate this.
No. Assessment is entirely by observation throughout the course. Danny assesses candidates on their practical performance across all skills there's no written paper to worry about.
Yes. The Highfield Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work fully meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. Highfield is regulated by Ofqual and is one of the UK's most respected awarding bodies.
Enquire About This Course
From
£225 per person
QualificationHighfield Level 3
Format3 full days
AssessmentObservation (no exam)
Max group sizeUp to 30 (full day)
Certificate valid3 years
Group price (12)£2,400 total
FAW courses are booked by enquiry. Get in touch and we'll confirm availability and arrange everything for you.
