What Is the First Aid at Work Refresher (Requalification)?
The First Aid at Work (FAW) Refresher, also known as the FAW Requalification, is a 2-day course designed for individuals whose FAW certificate is about to expire. By enrolling in the First Aid at Work Refresher Course in Bury St Edmunds, you can extend your Level 3 FAW certification for another three years, ensuring you remain fully prepared for workplace emergencies.
Unlike the full 3-day First Aid at Work programme, this refresher course focuses on revisiting vital first aid skills and refreshing your knowledge. You will have the opportunity to practise essential techniques under the supervision of an experienced assessor, ensuring your skills stay sharp and compliant with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines.
✅ This course is open to individuals holding a valid FAW certificate or those within the 28-day grace period following the expiry of their certificate.
Eligibility & When to Book
The 2-day First Aid at Work Refresher course is available to those who currently hold a valid FAW certificate. To avoid the need to complete the full 3-day course, it is highly recommended that you book your spot before your certification expires.
If your FAW certificate has expired, you still have a 28-day grace period to attend the refresher course. After this period, you will need to retake the full First Aid at Work course to renew your qualification.
Remember to bring proof of your valid or recently expired FAW certificate on the first day of training to confirm your eligibility for the refresher course.
What Will You Refresh/Practice During the Course?
Attending the First Aid at Work Refresher Course in Bury St Edmunds will allow you to revise the complete First Aid at Work syllabus, ensuring that your skills are up to date and you remain compliant with the latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations. Over the two days, you will get the chance to practice essential skills and techniques in both practical and theoretical sessions, ensuring you're ready for any emergency situation at the workplace.
- Evaluating the scene and assessing casualties swiftly in emergency situations
- Placing casualties in the recovery position and addressing seizure-related issues
- Recognising medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma, and diabetes, and taking the correct action
- Managing casualties with choking and severe bleeding through first aid measures
- Practising adult CPR and confidently using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Administering first aid for shock, burns, scalds, and minor injuries in the workplace
- Handling anaphylaxis and using auto-injectors to deliver life-saving treatment
- Caring for fractures, head, spine, and chest injuries effectively
- Responding to eye injuries and suspected poisoning with appropriate first aid
- Understanding the first aider's role, with a focus on hygiene and infection control in the workplace
Assessment & Certification
The First Aid at Work Refresher course in Bury St Edmunds is assessed using a combination of practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a short multiple-choice test. This thorough evaluation ensures that you can effectively apply the skills you’ve refreshed during the course, demonstrating your competence and confidence in handling workplace emergencies.
Once you successfully complete the course, you will receive a renewed Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate, valid for an additional three years. This certification is fully recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), ensuring that you remain compliant with UK workplace health and safety regulations.
Annual Refresher vs This 2-Day FAW Requalification
It’s essential to distinguish between the annual refresher and the 2-day FAW Refresher (Requalification) course. The annual refresher is a brief session designed to help you keep your first aid skills up to date each year, but it does not renew your qualification.
If your FAW certificate is nearing its expiration, the 2-day FAW Refresher course is the necessary step to take. This course is the official programme that renews your qualification for another three years, ensuring you remain fully compliant with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines and ready to manage emergencies effectively.
Who Is the Course For?
The 2-day FAW Refresher course in Bury St Edmunds is designed for appointed first aiders working in medium- to high-risk environments such as construction sites, manufacturing plants, warehouses, and large office spaces. This course is ideal for those who need to update their qualifications and remain compliant with HSE regulations, ensuring that workplace safety is maintained at all times.
On-Site First Aid at Work Refresher Course in Bury St Edmunds
If you have a team that needs to renew their FAW certification, hosting an on-site First Aid at Work Refresher course in Bury St Edmunds could be the most convenient and cost-effective option. A qualified trainer will visit your workplace to deliver the complete 2-day requalification course, allowing your team to refresh their skills in a familiar setting.
On-site training offers a range of advantages tailored to your business needs:
- ✓ Customised content focused on your workplace's specific risks, ensuring relevant training for your environment
- ✓ Less travel time for employees, ensuring they spend more time on-site and less time away from their roles
- ✓ Flexible scheduling, with dates and times adapted to your business’s working hours
- ✓ Group training in a single session, minimising disruption to your daily operations
- ✓ Cost-effective for training larger teams, helping you reduce overall training expenses
Where the FAW Refresher Runs in Bury St Edmunds and the Areas We Cover
The Bury St Edmunds training venue is centrally located, offering easy access for individuals looking to renew their FAW certificate. Situated within a short distance of the town centre, the venue is convenient for attendees from across the region, with excellent transport links by both road and rail. There is also ample parking available for those driving to the course.
Learners regularly travel from surrounding areas, including Newmarket, Sudbury, Stowmarket, Thetford, and Haverhill. These locations are all within 30-40 minutes of Bury St Edmunds, making it an ideal venue for workplaces in these towns to send staff for their FAW requalification. The venue’s proximity to main roads and transport routes ensures minimal disruption to attendees’ work schedules.
Other First Aid Courses in Bury St Edmunds
If you’re looking to expand your first aid qualifications, we offer a variety of additional training options in Bury St Edmunds. These include the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course, which provides a 1-day certification, and Paediatric First Aid for those who work with children. To view the full range of courses available, visit our First Aid Courses in Bury page.
For more details about the First Aid at Work Refresher course offered nationwide, visit our First Aid at Work Refresher course overview page.
Benefits of Renewing with Hurak
Hundreds of first aiders and businesses across the UK trust Hurak for their FAW Requalification training. Here’s why our Bury St Edmunds refresher courses are the top choice:
- ✓ Over 15 years of experience delivering expert first aid training nationwide
- ✓ 100,000+ learners trained across a range of industries, from healthcare to construction
- ✓ Accredited trainers with hands-on industry experience
- ✓ Fully HSE-compliant Level 3 certificate valid for another three years
- ✓ Flexible 2-day format that minimises disruption compared to the full FAW course
- ✓ Central Bury St Edmunds venue with great transport links, including train and bus routes
- ✓ On-site training options for businesses booking group sessions at their premises
- ✓ Flexible payment plans, including Klarna instalments, to make training affordable for everyone
