Courses

First aid at work (FAW)

Practical first aid skills for the workplace — equipping your team to respond confidently to common on-site emergencies.

A learner practising CPR on a training manikin on the floor during a First Aid at Work course
CPR practice on the floor during a First Aid at Work course.

Who this course is for

Offices, warehouses, construction sites, retail and any workplace team that wants first aid confidence on site. Built around your environment and the people you work with.

Practical focus

Hands-on practice with adult CPR manikins and realistic workplace emergency scenarios. Learners rehearse what to do in the situations they're most likely to meet at work, building confidence to act rather than just theory.

Delivery approach

Delivered at your premises, UK-wide, as a group session sized to your team. We come to you so your people learn in the environment they'll actually respond in.

Pricing

£1,300 per onsite group course — for up to 12 learners.

No VAT is added to these prices.

Course information

Plan your team training with clear information about learning time, assessment and certification. Start times and breaks are confirmed with your organisation; taught hours exclude breaks.

Duration
Minimum 18 taught hours over at least three days. Dates, session times and breaks are arranged with your organisation.
Assessment
Practical scenarios with oral questioning, plus a written assessment. Both elements must be passed.
Certification
The FAA FAW qualification is valid for three years from achievement. Arrange requalification before expiry.

What you will learn

  • Emergency first aid skills, including CPR, choking, bleeding and shock
  • Casualty history and secondary assessment
  • Bone, joint and muscle injuries; head, spinal and chest injuries
  • Burns, eye injuries and poisoning
  • Anaphylaxis and training auto-injectors
  • Major illnesses, including heart attack, stroke, asthma and diabetic emergencies

Certification depends on successful completion of the required learning and assessments. Please discuss any practical participation or access needs with us before booking.

View the course or qualification reference

Nationally accredited first aid training, with all courses Nuco approved and approved by First Aid Awards (FAA), delivered by Nuco-approved trainers.

What you get

Hands-on, practical training built around your setting and the people you need trained.

  • Hands-on practice

    Real practice with manikins and scenarios.

  • Group sessions

    Training sized to your team or setting.

  • Onsite, UK-wide

    Delivered at your premises — we come to you.

  • Hands-on practice with adult CPR manikins
  • Realistic workplace emergency scenarios
  • Built around your team and your environment

Request a quote — First aid at work (FAW)

Tell us about your setting and the people you need trained. We'll put together a practical, onsite training quote.