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Become a Fully Trained First Aider in Your High-Risk Workplace. Perfect for learning all of the essentials and more!

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The ProTrainings First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) High -Risk Requalification Course is designed for those whose current First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate is due to expire. Instead of completing the full 18-hour, 3-day course, this requalification option allows learners to renew their skills and knowledge over a 12-hour course delivered across a minimum of 2 days.

This course is ideal for workplaces identified as high risk, particularly where there is an increased chance of severe bleeding incidents. It includes additional training in the use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings, making it especially suitable for environments where these skills may be required.

The qualification is recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) for those seeking employment within the door supervision and security sectors. All ProTrainings courses are delivered, assessed, and quality assured in line with the latest HSE guidelines and fully meet the requirements of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

Our training aligns with the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines, and all ProTrainings Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQs) are recognised by the HSE as Trade Body Qualifications. The FAW requalification certificate remains valid for three years, after which learners must attend another 12-hour, 2-day requalification course to renew.

Since May 2016, the HSE and Awarding Organisations have approved the use of blended learning for all workplace first aid courses. This means you can complete the theory element online before attending two days of practical classroom training. This approach helps reduce training and travel costs while maintaining the same high standards of quality and engagement.

ProTrainings offers both VTQ and regulated versions of this blended FAW course, giving learners flexibility in how they achieve their qualification. With our modern, engaging training style and years of experience delivering online, blended, and classroom learning, you can be confident you’re receiving high-quality instruction that’s clear, practical, and cost-effective.

All learners receive access to our video library for ongoing reference and skill refreshment. The HSE strongly recommends that all qualified first aiders complete an annual refresher course, and our online refresher meets this requirement.

Learners taking a ProTrainings course also have the option to choose a regulated qualification if preferred. The ProTrainings First Aid at Work Qualification is accepted by TQUK as suitable for first aid instructors delivering their regulated qualifications, as it meets all required learning outcomes and due diligence standards.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

  • Factories
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction and Building
  • Forestry (see also our FAW Forestry course)
  • High-risk businesses
  • Agriculture
  • Outdoor Pursuits and Exploring 
  • Any workplace where a higher level of training is required and a higher risk environment

Unit 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (credit can be given in some cases if already completed recently)

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider 

  • 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider 
  • 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others 
  • 1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid 

2. Be able to assess an incident 

  • 2.1 Conduct a scene survey 
  • 2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty 
  • 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary 

3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty 

  • 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 
  • 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin 
  • 3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
  • 3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position 
  • 3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking 

  • 4.1 Identify when choking is: - mild - severe
  • 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking 

5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding 

  • 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding 
  • 5.2 Demonstrate control of external bleeding 

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock 

  • 6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock 
    6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock 

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries 

  • 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: - small cuts - grazes - bruises - small splinters 
  • 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

Unit 2: Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace

1. Be able to conduct a secondary survey

  • 1.1 Identify the information to be collected when gathering a casualty history
  • 1.2 Demonstrate how to conduct a head to toe survey

2. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints

  • 2.1 Recognise suspected fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
  • 2.2 Identify how to administer first aid for fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
  • 2.3 Demonstrate how to apply a support sling and an elevated sling

3. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries

  • 3.1 Recognise a suspected head injury and spinal injury
  • 3.2 Identify how to administer first aid for a suspected head injury
  • 3.3 Demonstrate how to administer first aid for a suspected spinal injury

4. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injury

  • 4.1 Recognise a suspected: Flail chest / penetrating chest injury
  • 4.2 Identify how to administer first aid for a Flail chest / penetrating chest injury 

5. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scolds

  • 5.1 Identify the factors that affect the severity of burns and scalds
  • 5.2 Identify how to administer first aid for burns involving: dry heat/wet heat/electricity/chemicals

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury

  • 6.1 Identify how to administer first aid for eye injuries involving: Dust/chemicals/embedded objects

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning

  • 7.1 Identify the routes that poisons can take to enter the body
  • 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty affected by sudden poisoning
  • 7.3 Identify sources of information for treating those affected by sudden poisoning
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