What Is the First Aid at Work Refresher (Requalification)?
The First Aid at Work (FAW) Refresher — also known as the FAW Requalification — is a focused 2-day course for qualified first aiders whose certificate is approaching expiry. When you complete the First Aid at Work Refresher in Coatbridge, you renew your Level 3 FAW qualification for a further three years.
Because you’ve already completed the full programme, this refresher is designed to bring your knowledge up to date and give you supervised time to practise the core techniques you may not use every day. It also helps you stay aligned with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) expectations for workplace first aid cover.
✅ You can attend if your FAW certificate is still valid, or if it has only just expired and you are within the short grace window (usually up to 28 days).
Eligibility & When to Book
This 2-day requalification course is for learners who already hold a First Aid at Work certificate. To avoid having to start again, it’s best to book your refresher before your current FAW qualification runs out.
If your certificate has expired, you may still be able to renew within the 28-day grace period. Once you are beyond that, you’ll need to complete the full 3-day First Aid at Work course again.
Please bring evidence of your current or recently expired FAW certificate with you on day one, as proof of eligibility is required for requalification.
What Will You Refresh/Practise During the Course?
Across the two days in Coatbridge, you will revisit the full FAW syllabus to make sure your skills and decision-making remain sharp, and your certification stays valid. Training includes practical assessments and hands-on refreshers for the situations workplace first aiders most often encounter.
- Roles, responsibilities, and infection prevention for workplace first aiders
- Assessing the scene and carrying out a primary survey
- Adult CPR practice and using an AED safely
- Recovery position and responding to seizures
- Managing choking, catastrophic bleeding, and other urgent emergencies
- Recognising and treating shock, burns, scalds, and minor wounds
- Handling fractures and injuries to the head, spine, chest, and limbs
- Responding to eye injuries and suspected poisoning incidents
- Recognising anaphylaxis and using auto-injectors correctly
- Responding to common medical emergencies such as heart attack, stroke, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, and other sudden illnesses
Assessment & Certification
The First Aid at Work Refresher in Coatbridge is assessed through practical skill demonstrations and ongoing trainer observation, followed by a short multiple-choice test. This approach checks that you can apply the techniques confidently and safely in real workplace situations.
Once you successfully complete the course, you’ll receive a renewed Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate. Your updated qualification is valid for a further three years and remains recognised in line with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.
Annual Refresher vs This 2-Day FAW Requalification
Many first aiders hear “annual refresher” and assume it renews their certificate — but it doesn’t. An annual session is a short skills update that can help you stay confident during the year, especially if you rarely use first aid at work.
If your FAW certificate is due to expire, you’ll need the 2-day First Aid at Work Refresher (Requalification). This is the course that formally renews your qualification and extends your certificate for another three years.
Who Is the Course For?
This 2-day FAW Refresher is for existing workplace first aiders who need to renew their certificate to remain compliant. It suits staff working in medium- to higher-risk settings where first aid cover is essential, such as warehouses, manufacturing, construction, logistics, facilities teams, and larger office environments.
On-Site First Aid at Work Refresher Course in Coatbridge
If you’re renewing several team members at once, on-site delivery can be the most practical option. An accredited trainer can run the full 2-day requalification course at your workplace, so your staff can refresh their skills together without the disruption of travelling to a training venue.
On-site training can work well because:
- ✓ Dates can be arranged around your shifts and operational needs
- ✓ Content can be aligned to your workplace hazards and policies
- ✓ Better value when training multiple learners in one booking
- ✓ Your team learns together with consistent standards and practice time
- ✓ Less time lost to travel, helping you keep teams on the job
Where the FAW Refresher Runs in Coatbridge and the Areas We Cover
The Coatbridge venue is set up to be easy to reach for learners who need to renew their FAW certificate with minimal disruption. You can travel in by train using local stations such as Coatbridge Sunnyside, use frequent local bus links into Coatbridge town centre, or drive in from surrounding areas with straightforward regional routes.
We welcome learners from Coatbridge and nearby locations, typically within a practical commute, including Airdrie, Bellshill, Motherwell, Hamilton, Cumbernauld, Chryston, and surrounding districts across North Lanarkshire and parts of East Glasgow. Many employers in these areas choose Coatbridge as a convenient place for staff to complete their FAW Requalification without travelling far.
Other First Aid Courses in Coatbridge
If you need a different type of qualification, you can also book a range of other first aid courses in Coatbridge. Options include Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) for a 1-day certificate, as well as Paediatric First Aid for people who work with infants and children.
You can view the full selection on our First Aid Courses in Coatbridge page. If you want to understand how this qualification works across the UK, visit our First Aid at Work Refresher course overview page.
Benefits of Renewing with Hurak
Employers and first aiders choose Hurak for FAW Requalification because the experience is straightforward, accredited, and designed to fit around work. Here are a few reasons learners book with us:
- ✓ HSE-aligned Level 3 requalification that renews your certificate for a further three years
- ✓ 2-day refresher format to minimise time away from work compared to the full course
- ✓ Experienced, accredited trainers with practical, real-world first aid knowledge
- ✓ Proven delivery at scale with thousands of learners trained through UK venues
- ✓ Central Coatbridge access with practical transport links for local learners
- ✓ On-site group training available for workplaces renewing several staff at once
- ✓ Flexible ways to pay, including Klarna instalments where available
- ✓ Clear booking and joining details so you know exactly what to expect before day one
