What Is the First Aid at Work Refresher Course?
The First Aid at Work (FAW) Refresher, also called the FAW Requalification, is designed for learners in Bellshill whose existing certificate is approaching expiry. This two-day programme enables you to update your knowledge and extend your Level 3 FAW certification for an additional three years.
Instead of covering the entire three-day course again, the refresher highlights the most critical areas of workplace first aid. It provides you with the opportunity to refresh key skills under the guidance of qualified trainers, ensuring you remain fully aligned with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements.
✅ You’re eligible to take this refresher if your FAW certificate is still valid or has recently expired (usually within 28 days).
Eligibility & When to Book
The First Aid at Work (FAW) Refresher in Bellshill is available only to learners who already hold a current FAW certificate or one that has expired very recently. To join, you must bring evidence of your valid or recently expired certificate with you on the first day of training.
If your certificate has been out of date for more than 28 days, you will not be able to take this refresher and will need to complete the full three-day FAW qualification again. Booking early is recommended to avoid your certificate from lapsing.
What Will You Practise and Update During the Course?
During the FAW Requalification in Bellshill, the entire First Aid at Work syllabus is revisited over two days. This ensures your skills remain sharp and your qualification continues to meet workplace safety standards. You will refresh a wide range of practical and theoretical knowledge, including:
- Delivering adult CPR and using an AED effectively
- Helping a casualty who is choking or experiencing severe bleeding
- Placing someone in the recovery position and managing seizures
- Carrying out scene surveys and initial casualty assessments
- Understanding the role of the first aider and preventing cross-infection
- Providing first aid for burns, scalds, and minor injuries
- Recognising and treating shock and poisoning incidents
- Managing fractures along with head, spinal, and chest injuries
- Caring for eye injuries and other serious conditions
- Responding to illnesses such as heart attack, stroke, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, and anaphylaxis (including the use of auto-injectors)
Assessment & Certification
The FAW Refresher in Bellshill is assessed through observed practice, practical activities, and a short written test. These assessments are designed to confirm your ability to apply the knowledge and skills you’ve refreshed during the course.
Once you successfully complete the training, you’ll receive a renewed Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate, recognised nationwide and valid for three years. This qualification is entirely accepted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Annual Refresher vs 2-Day FAW Requalification
If your current certificate is coming up for renewal, the 2-day FAW Refresher (Requalification) is the course you need. Completing it will extend your certification for a further three years.
The annual refresher, by contrast, is a shorter session designed simply to keep your practical skills fresh between renewals. While useful for ongoing practice, it does not update or renew your formal FAW certificate.
Who Is the Course For?
The FAW Refresher in Bellshill is designed for qualified first aiders working in environments with moderate to high risk. This includes settings such as warehouses, construction projects, busy office settings, and industrial sites. It is intended for those who need to maintain their certification and continue meeting Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards.
On-Site First Aid at Work Refresher Course in Bellshill
If multiple members of your team need to renew their FAW certificate, arranging on-site training at your workplace can be a practical option. An accredited instructor will deliver the full 2-day requalification course at your premises, allowing your staff to refresh their training as a group without needing to travel to an external venue.
On-site delivery provides several advantages:
- ✓ Minimises time off-site and cuts down travel
- ✓ Encourages staff to learn and practise together as a team
- ✓ Flexible scheduling to fit around your business needs
- ✓ Training adapted to reflect the risks of your specific workplace
- ✓ A cost-effective option for larger groups
Where the FAW Refresher Runs in Bellshill and the Areas We Cover
The Bellshill training venue is conveniently located near the town centre, making it easy for learners renewing their FAW certificate. The site is well-connected by public transport. Bellshill railway station provides direct links to Glasgow Central in around 20 minutes and to Motherwell in under 10 minutes. Regular bus routes, including the 240, 266, and 248, connect Bellshill with nearby towns such as Hamilton, Motherwell, and Glasgow. For those travelling by car, the venue is easily accessible via the A725, M74, and M8, with parking available nearby.
We welcome learners not only from Bellshill but also from the surrounding areas. Participants often join us from Motherwell, Hamilton, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Uddingston, and Bothwell, as all are within easy travelling distance. Many local workplaces in these areas choose Bellshill as their preferred venue for staff to complete the FAW Requalification due to its central location and excellent transport links.
Other First Aid Courses in Bellshill
For those interested in alternative options, we also deliver a range of other first aid training in Bellshill. Popular choices include the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), a one-day course ideal for basic certification, and Paediatric First Aid, designed for individuals working with children. You can view the complete list of training options on our First Aid Courses in Bellshill page.
To learn more about how the First Aid at Work Requalification is delivered nationwide, please visit our First Aid at Work Refresher course overview page.
Why Choose Hurak for Your Renewal?
Many organisations and individual first aiders across the UK trust Hurak to keep their certification up to date. Here’s what makes our Bellshill refresher courses a reliable choice:
- ✓ Convenient Bellshill location with excellent transport connections by road, rail, and bus
- ✓ On-site training available so larger teams can renew their qualification at their own premises
- ✓ Delivered by accredited trainers with extensive first aid and workplace experience
- ✓ Fully HSE-recognised Level 3 certification renewed for a further three years
- ✓ Over 15 years of experience delivering accredited workplace training nationwide
- ✓ More than 100,000 learners have already achieved certification with Hurak
- ✓ Simple payment options, including the ability to spread costs with Klarna
- ✓ Two-day refresher format designed to reduce time away from work compared with the full FAW course
