First Aid at Work Level 3 (FAW) (VTQ) & (RQF)

Our workplace first aid courses are designed to meet the specific needs of organisations requiring fully trained and competent first aiders. The First Aid at Work (FAW) Level 3 (VTQ) & (RQF) and First Aid at Work Requalification Level 3 (VTQ) & (RQF) programmes are among the most comprehensive options available, providing in‑depth training for a wide range of workplace environments.

All courses are offered in blended, classroom, combined, and blended‑combined formats, giving employers the flexibility to choose the delivery method that best suits their operational needs.

For those working in forestry or remote outdoor settings, the First Aid at Work for Forestry Workers (FAW+F) Level 3 (VTQ) provides a robust 20‑hour programme that includes the additional subjects required by the Forestry Commission. A corresponding First Aid at Work Requalification for Forestry Workers (FAWRQ+F) Level 3 (VTQ) is also available.

The First Aid at Work Requalification (FAWRQ) Level 3 (VTQ) & (RQF) is a focused two‑day course designed for individuals who already hold a valid First Aid at Work Level 3 certificate and wish to renew their qualification.

All course content exceeds the standards set by the UK and European Resuscitation Councils (2025) and fully complies with the Health and Safety Executive’s Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, including all amendments. This ensures that learners receive training that is both current and aligned with regulatory expectations.

At Every Second Counts First Aid & Safety Training, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality and maintaining full regulatory compliance. Every course undergoes rigorous quality assurance and is independently certified by ProTrainings, ensuring alignment with recognised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Participants receive the following certified CPD hours:

• First Aid at Work (FAW) Level 3 (VTQ) & (RQF): 18 hours

• First Aid at Work Requalification (FAWRQ) Level 3 (VTQ) & (RQF): 12 hours

• First Aid at Work for Forestry Workers (FAW+F) Level 3 (VTQ) & (RQF): 20 hours

Unit 1

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 emergency situation safely. 

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

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

• 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a Manikin (including the use of an AED).
• 3.3 Identify when to place a casualty into the recovery position.
• 3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position.
• 3.5 Demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing whilst the casualty is in the recovery position
• 3.6 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 a casualty is choking. 
• 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 whether external bleeding is life-threatening.
• 5.2 Demonstrate control of external bleeding” to “Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty with external bleeding.

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

• 6.1 Recognise when a casualty 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 • Nosebleeds.
• 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scales.

UNIT 2 

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 and dislocations - Sprains and strains. 
• 2.2 Identify how to administer first aid for: Fractures and dislocations - Sprains and strains.
• 2.2 Demonstrate how to apply: a support sling - 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 - 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 casualty with a suspected spinal injury.

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

• 4.1 Recognise a suspected: - Fractured ribs and 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 scales. 

• 5.1 Identify how to recognise 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 how poisonous substances can enter the body. 
• 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected sudden poisoning. 

8. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis.

• 8.1 Recognise suspected anaphylaxis. 
• 8.2 Identify how to administer first aid for a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis.
• 8.3 Demonstrate the use of a ‘training device’ adrenaline auto-injector.

9. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness. 

• 9.1 Recognise suspected: - Heart Attack - Stroke - Epileptic seizure - Asthma attack - Diabetic emergency.
• 9.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty suffering from: Heart Attack Stroke - Epileptic seizure - Asthma attack - Diabetic emergency.

In addition to the First Aid at Work Level 3 and First Aid at Work Requalification Level 3 syllabus, it is a requirement for forestry workers to complete:-

• Severe cuts deriving from chainsaws, axes etc, 
• Lyme Disease 
• Tourniquets and Haemostatic agents.