What Is the First Aid at Work Refresher (Requalification)?
The First Aid at Work (FAW) Refresher, also referred to as FAW Requalification, is a 2-day course designed for individuals whose FAW certification is about to expire. This course provides the opportunity to renew your Level 3 FAW qualification for an additional three years, ensuring continued compliance with health and safety regulations.
Unlike the full 3-day First Aid at Work course, this refresher focuses on revising your knowledge and skills, with the added benefit of hands-on practice under the supervision of a qualified assessor. This course is essential to maintain compliance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards and to stay up-to-date with any changes in procedures or legislation.
✅ You can take this course if your FAW certificate is still valid, or if you’re within the grace period following its expiry (typically up to 28 days).
Eligibility & When to Book
The 2-day First Aid at Work renewal course is specifically designed for learners who already hold a valid FAW certificate. To ensure you avoid the need to retake the full 3-day FAW course, it is recommended to book your place before your current qualification expires.
If your certificate has expired, there is a 28-day grace period in which you can still take the refresher. However, if it has been longer than 28 days since expiry, you will need to complete the full FAW course again.
To attend the course, please ensure you bring your current or recently expired FAW certificate with you on the first day of training.
What Will You Refresh/Practice During the Course?
When you join the FAW Requalification course in East Ham, you’ll revisit the entire First Aid at Work syllabus, ensuring your skills and knowledge are up-to-date. Over two days, you will practice critical first aid skills, reinforcing the essentials needed for any workplace first aider.
- Treating shock, burns, scalds, and minor injuries
- Recognising and treating anaphylaxis using auto-injectors
- Providing first aid for choking and severe bleeding
- Understanding the responsibilities of a first aider and maintaining infection control
- Managing fractures, head injuries, spinal injuries, and chest trauma
- Assessing emergency situations and performing casualty surveys
- Practising adult CPR and using an AED
- Providing care for eye injuries and suspected poisoning
- Administering the recovery position and managing seizures
- Responding to heart attacks, strokes, epilepsy, asthma, and diabetes
Assessment & Certification
The assessment for the First Aid at Work Refresher course in East Ham is a blend of practical demonstrations, trainer observations, and a brief multiple-choice test. This combination ensures that you are fully confident in applying the refreshed skills in real-world workplace scenarios.
Upon successful completion, 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), confirming your compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
Annual Refresher vs This 2-Day FAW Requalification
It’s important to distinguish between the annual refresher and the First Aid at Work Requalification course. The annual refresher is a short course designed to help you practice and reinforce your first aid skills once a year. While helpful for maintaining skills, it does not renew your certificate.
If your FAW certificate is about to expire, you must complete the 2-day FAW Refresher (Requalification) course. This is the official course that renews your First Aid at Work qualification for an additional three years, ensuring continued compliance with industry standards.
Who Is the Course For?
This 2-day FAW Refresher course is designed for designated first aiders working in medium- to high-risk environments, including industries such as construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and large office spaces. It’s ideal for those who need to refresh their knowledge, keep their qualification up to date, and ensure compliance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations.
On-Site First Aid at Work Refresher Course in East Ham
If you have multiple staff members who need to renew their FAW qualification, arranging on-site training at your workplace in East Ham can be a more convenient solution. Our accredited trainer will bring the full 2-day requalification course to your premises, enabling your team to update their skills together in a familiar environment.
On-site training offers several advantages:
- ✓ Flexible scheduling to fit your team’s needs
- ✓ Tailored content that reflects your specific workplace risks
- ✓ Cost-effective for larger teams, saving on individual training costs
- ✓ Group training in a single session for efficiency
- ✓ Reduced travel time and minimal disruption to work
Where the FAW Refresher Runs in East Ham and the Areas We Cover
The East Ham training venue is centrally located, making it easy for first aiders to attend the 2-day FAW Refresher course with minimal disruption. The venue is easily accessible by public transport, with East Ham Station just a short walk away, providing direct access to the District Line. Several local bus routes also serve the area. For those travelling by car, public parking options are available within the city centre, just a few minutes from the venue.
Our learners come not only from East Ham but also from nearby areas, including Ilford, Stratford, Barking, Upton Park, Beckton, and Canning Town. Many employers in these areas prefer the central East Ham venue as a convenient location for their staff to complete the FAW Requalification course.
Other First Aid Courses in East Ham
If you’re looking for different types of first aid training, we also offer a range of other recognised first aid courses in East Ham, including the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) for 1-day certification and Paediatric First Aid for those working with children. You can explore the full list of our training options on our First Aid Courses in East Ham page.
For more information on how this qualification is delivered nationwide, please visit our First Aid at Work Course Refresher overview page.
Benefits of Renewing with Hurak
Thousands of first aiders and employers trust Hurak for their FAW Requalification. Here’s why our East Ham refresher courses are highly regarded:
- ✓ Flexible 2-day format that minimises disruption compared to the full FAW course
- ✓ More than 100,000 learners successfully trained and certified across the UK
- ✓ Over 15 years of experience delivering first aid training nationwide
- ✓ HSE-compliant Level 3 certificate valid for three more years upon completion
- ✓ Accredited trainers with real-world industry experience
- ✓ Central East Ham venue with excellent transport links for easy access
- ✓ On-site training options available for workplaces booking groups
- ✓ Flexible payment options, including Klarna instalment plans for ease of booking
