FAA Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3 RQF/Level 6 SCQF)

Where a workplace first aid risk assessment identifies a need for an Emergency First Aider in the Workplace, this one-day qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

The learner will gain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations.

The FAA Award in Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is unit 1 of the three-day FAA Award in First Aid at Work qualification. From gaining this qualification learners could progress to completing unit 2 and being awarded the FAA Award in First Aid at Work.

Detailed information can be found in the Qualification Specification including the qualification structure and codes, entry requirements, qualification delivery, certification and requalification, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria and assessment information.

Further guidance about first aid qualifications and requirements for employers can be found in the following Health and Safety Executive (HSE) documents:

L74 Guidance on First Aid at Work regulations

GEIS3 Selecting a first aid training provider – a guide for employers