TheFirst Aid at Work (FAW) training coursecovers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace and will give candidates the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.

 

Where an employer has identified a need for a fully qualified First Aider, a person should be nominated for training in accordance with HSE guidance and legal obligations.

 

PotentialFirst Aidersshould:

• Possess an aptitude to absorb knowledge & skills
• Be able to cope with stressful and physically demanding emergency procedures
• Have duties that do not prevent them going immediately to an emergency

 

Thefirst aid at work (FAW) course involves at least 18 hours of training and is run over three days.