The award is gained by various assessment methods, including activities, written test papers and practical assessments, which are based on the following 2 units:
- Unit 1: Emergency first aid in the workplace
- Unit 2: Recognition and management of illness and injury in the workplace
Re-qualification is mandatory every 3 years and attendance at an annual refresher is strongly recommended.
We offer candidates 2 types of learning and a renewal training course.
Blended learning
Candidates will complete our innovative, online self-study e-learning (approximately 6 hours) before completing 2 trainer-led days in the classroom. Learning and practising essential first aid skills, such as CPR. Candidates can complete the e-learning at their own pace in a comfortable environment.
Please note: The e-learning must be completed prior to the 2 classroom-based days. Once your booking has been confirmed, you will receive an email with information on how to log in and complete the e-learning.
Face-to-face learning
This is a 3-day course that will enable successful candidates to act as a first aider in the workplace.
2025 dates:
- Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 May
- Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 June
- Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 July
- Wednesday 10 to Friday 12 September
- Monday 20 to Wednesday 22 October
- Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 November
- Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 December
2026 dates:
- Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 January
- Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 February
- Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 March
Cost: £225 per person or £2,250 to run at your premises for 3-days.
Book onto the RQF First Aid at Work course
Renewal training course
To renew the qualification, you should book a renewal training course at least 6 months prior to the certificate expiry date to ensure you can reserve a place.
Please note: Proof of a current certificate must be provided on the 1st day of the course (photocopies are not accepted as proof).
If the qualification expires and you need to continue with the qualification, you must attend the FAW 3-day course again.
2025 dates:
- Monday 19 to Tuesday 20 May
- Monday 9 to Tuesday 10 June
- Thursday 3 to Friday 4 July
- Tuesday 2 to Wednesday 3 September
- Thursday 9 to Friday 10 October
- Monday 10 to Tuesday 11 November
- Monday 1 to Tuesday 2 December
2026 dates:
- Monday 19 to Tuesday 20 January
- Tuesday 10 to Wednesday 11 February
- Monday 16 to Tuesday 17 March
Cost: £140 per person or £1,400 to run at your premises for 2-days.
Book onto the RQF First Aid at Work renewal course