First Aid at Work Course in Newry
Join an accredited 3-day First Aid at Work course in Newry. Get certified to handle workplace emergencies with an HSE-approved Level 3 qualification, ideal for high-risk workplaces.
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Learning Options
In-house training: Host the course at your workplace for a group of employees.
- Minimises work disruption
- Tailored to your needs
- Flexible scheduling
What Is the First Aid at Work Course?
The First Aid at Work course in Newry is a comprehensive 3-day training programme designed for high-risk environments like construction sites, factories, and warehouses. The course equips participants with advanced first aid skills, covering a wide range of emergencies, including fractures, burns, illness management, and secondary surveys.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
During this 3-day First Aid at Work course in Newry, you’ll gain essential and advanced first aid skills, preparing you to handle emergencies effectively. The course begins with foundational skills such as assessing an emergency, ensuring your and others' safety, and performing CPR. It then progresses into more complex scenarios, covering injuries like fractures, burns, spinal injuries, chest injuries, and sudden illnesses. This course ensures you're equipped to confidently manage both minor and life-threatening situations.
Key learning areas include:
- Managing emergency scenes and performing casualty surveys
- CPR, recovery position, and using an AED
- Handling bleeding, choking, and shock
- First aid for fractures, head injuries, chest injuries, and burns
- Responding to serious illnesses such as heart attacks, strokes, seizures, asthma, and diabetes
- Identifying and treating poisoning, anaphylaxis, and eye injuries
- Advanced workplace first aid skills beyond the basics
By completing this accredited Level 3 First Aid at Work course, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to manage emergencies in high-risk workplace settings, ensuring you can act effectively when serious risks arise.
Who Is the Course for in Newry?
This First Aid at Work training is aimed at individuals who are responsible for providing first aid in medium- to high-risk environments. It’s designed for employers seeking compliance, as well as employees who wish to develop the skills necessary to manage serious incidents at the workplace.
Ideal for individuals in the following sectors:
- Construction and trade workers (including sites, maintenance, and facilities management)
- Manufacturing and engineering workshops
- Warehouses, logistics, and distribution centres
- Contractors in utilities, energy, oil, and gas industries
- Hospitality, events, and large public venues
- Large retail operations with back-of-house functions
- Educational institutions with laboratories or workshops
- Security teams and facilities management staff
- Supervisors, shift leaders, and designated first aiders
- Teams advancing from EFAW to FAW
Entry Requirements
This course has no complicated entry requirements. To participate, you must be at least 16 years old, and no prior first aid knowledge is necessary. The course is structured to guide you through everything, from basic concepts to more advanced first-aid scenarios, step by step.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment is conducted continuously over the 3 days of the First Aid at Work course in Newry. Your trainer will assess your skills through a combination of practical demonstrations, direct observation, and short multiple-choice tests. This mixed approach ensures that you receive both theoretical and practical support, enabling you to confidently apply your knowledge in real workplace situations.
Throughout the course, you'll receive full support from your trainer, access to free practice resources, and the opportunity to retake assessments if necessary. With our providers’ 100% pass rate, you can book your course with complete confidence.
Will I Get a Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a nationally recognised Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate. This qualification is accredited and approved by the HSE, is valid for 3 years, and ensures full compliance for both you and your employer, with peace of mind.
On-Site First Aid at Work Training in Newry
As an employer, you can organise on-site First Aid at Work training for your team in Newry. The trainers will bring all the necessary equipment directly to your workplace, making it easier to stay compliant while minimising staff travel and reducing downtime. On-site sessions can be customised to your industry, with scenarios tailored to reflect the specific risks in your workplace.
Advantages of on-site training:
- ✓ Train your entire team at your workplace
- ✓ Save on travel time and minimise disruption
- ✓ Tailor training scenarios to your specific industry risks
- ✓ More cost-effective for larger groups
- ✓ Select dates and times that suit your schedule
How to Get to the Venue
The First Aid at Work training venue in Newry is centrally located, making it easily accessible by both public transport and car. The venue is in close proximity to Newry railway station and major bus routes, including services from Translink, with convenient city-centre parking options.
Popular Areas We Cover Near Newry
While the First Aid at Work course is held in Newry city centre, we also regularly welcome learners from surrounding areas, particularly those working in high-risk industries who need comprehensive workplace first aid training.
Popular locations we cover include:
- Rathfriland
- Warrenpoint
- Kilkeel
- Bessbrook
- Camlough
- Newtownhamilton
- Mayobridge
- Hilltown
- Crossmaglen
- Armagh
No matter where you're located in Newry or the surrounding areas, booking this course is easy.
Other First Aid Courses in Newry
In addition to the First Aid at Work course, we offer other accredited first aid courses in Newry, including Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and Paediatric First Aid. For a full list of our available courses, visit our First Aid Courses in Newry page.
If you'd like to know more about the First Aid at Work qualification, you can explore the details further on our First Aid at Work course overview page.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is one of the UK's top platforms for accredited workplace training, trusted by over 100,000 learners. When you book your First Aid at Work course in Newry through us, you can expect:
- ✓Over 15 years of experience in workplace training
- ✓Courses delivered by fully accredited training providers
- ✓Certificates that meet HSE requirements
- ✓Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- ✓Flexible payment options, including buy now, pay later
- ✓Dedicated support from our team throughout the booking process
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What Our Students Say?
The course was excellent as the Lecturer Mustafa kept everyone engaged and attentive. We all learned so much from the course and would recommend this course to anyone who wants to renew or retake their first aid at work certification. The course was packed with essential information without too much jargon so all concepts and information was fully absorbed by all. I definitely will book with HURAK for future training and will return again. Congratulations to all participants on the course and good luck in your future endeavours see you on the next one.
Great learning. Very practicable, and highly recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
EFAW is a one-day basic course focused on life-saving emergencies, while FAW is a three-day qualification that covers a broader range of skills, including managing fractures, burns, and illnesses.
The First Aid at Work course runs for three days. Each day typically lasts 6–7 hours, including breaks.
Yes — this is an HSE-compliant Level 3 course that fully meets UK workplace first aid regulations.
Your FAW certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
No. You don't need to complete any prior training. Anyone aged 16 or older can enrol directly onto FAW.
This course is ideal for individuals working in medium- to high-risk environments, such as construction sites, warehouses, factories, engineering facilities, hospitality venues, and large offices.
You’ll cover everything in EFAW, plus advanced topics such as managing fractures, burns, and eye injuries, dealing with medical conditions (asthma, epilepsy, diabetes), and conducting a secondary survey.
Assessment occurs over the 3 days through a mix of practical demonstrations, trainer observation, and a short multiple-choice test.
Don’t worry — you’ll receive trainer support, free revision resources, and multiple opportunities to resit. Most learners pass on their first attempt.
The First Aid at Work course in Newry typically costs around £199.99 per person. Discounts may be available for group or workplace bookings, and you can spread the cost with Klarna instalment payments.
Training takes place at a central venue in Newry, easily accessible by public transport and car.
Yes — many employers arrange on-site First Aid at Work training for their teams. Trainers bring all the necessary equipment and tailor the course to your workplace risks.
Just bring photo ID and wear comfortable clothing, as you'll be practising CPR and recovery position techniques on the floor.
You’ll need to take a 2-day First Aid at Work Requalification course before your 3-year certificate expires. If it lapses completely, you’ll need to retake the full 3-day FAW course.
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