{"product_id":"first-aid-at-work-requalification-course-newcastle","title":"First Aid at Work Requalification (FAWR) Course in Newcastle, Tyne \u0026 Wear (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2-Day First Aid at Work Requalification Course by British Red Cross in Newcastle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2-day First Aid at Work Requalification course is ideal for those who need to refresh or re-qualify an existing First Aid at Work certification. Book online today with UK wide dates available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis First Aid at Work Requalification course is delivered in a physical training venue in Newcastle, Tyne \u0026amp; Wear, NE4 8SR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGroup Training (On-site)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis First Aid at Work Requalification course is delivered on-site at your premises for up to 12 people in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a First Aid at Work Re-qualification Course?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Aid at Work Requalification (FAWR) is a 2-day training course for first aiders that need their existing First Aid at Work certificate to be refreshed for another three years. The course revisits all the topics of the initial 3-day course; giving learners the opportunity to practice skills they may not have used, updating learners on any clinical changes and making sure that first aiders are still capable of helping safely in a first aid situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur First Aid at Work Requalification course:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emeets the Health and Safety Executive's requirements for first aid in the workplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis widely recognised as a level 3 first aid qualification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe training covers a range of essential first aid skills that are suitable for larger or higher hazard workplaces, such as construction, manufacturing and some healthcare settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefreshing your first aid skills will equip you with the knowledge you need to respond quickly and confidently if someone becomes unwell or is injured in the workplace. If your certificate has already expired, you should not act as a first aider in your workplace until you have re-qualified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended that if your certificate has expired by more than a month, you should consider a full 3-day First Aid at Work course to ensure you have sufficient time and opportunity to build your confidence and update your first aid at work skills fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Free Mental Health for First Aiders Course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll First Aid at Work Requalification learners have access to a free online 30-minute Mental health for first aiders course, once they have completed their first aid at work course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a first aider, you may also be required to support someone with mental ill health. It is therefore important to be able to take appropriate action to help promptly, safely, and effectively. HSE guidance encourages organisations to include mental health in their first aid needs assessment and plan the necessary training accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis short course is a continuation of your First Aid at Work learning and an introduction to Mental Health at Work training. It is not a mandatory part of your first aid at work course and does not impact your first aid certification.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose to Train with Us?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 40 years of experience, working with companies of all sizes across a range of industries, Red Cross Training is renowned for providing expert first aid training. From first aid to Mental Health at Work, all Red Cross training courses are clinically accurate and educationally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe British Red Cross are one of the recognised standard setters for first aid at work in the Health and Safety (first aid) regulation 1981 guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe are one of three authors of the current edition of the first-aid manual, which is recognised as one of the main sources for current first aid guidelines in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe consistently meet customer requirements and enhance customer satisfaction as demonstrated by our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation; a globally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does First Aid at Work Re-qualification Cover?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2-day First Aid at Work Requalification course covers everything you learned on the initial 3-day First Aid at Work course, but assumes learners have a level of understanding from their previous training, meaning the topics will be covered more quickly. The following topics are covered, including helping a casualty who:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis unresponsive and breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis unresponsive and not breathing, including how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis choking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis feeling faint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis bleeding, including life-threatening bleeding and the use of haemostatic dressings and tourniquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis suffering shock and internal bleeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehas been poisoned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehas a head injury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehas hypothermia, heat exhaustion or heat stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehas an injury to a bone, muscle or joint (including spinal injuries).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearners will also be able to help a casualty who is having a:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eseizure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheart attack including the administration of aspirin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eangina attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003easthma attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esevere allergic reaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediabetic emergency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe course also includes information on:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassessing a casualty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emonitoring a casualty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhere to get help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eelectrical incidents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccident recording and reporting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearning and Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow are learners assessed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearners are continuously evaluated during the course through a variety of hands-on demonstrations, interactive question and answer sessions, quizzes, and engaging activities like role-play. These activities are designed to guide and assist learners in gaining the necessary skills and ensure they can apply their knowledge safely within their workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is a First Aid at Work Requalification certificate valid for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successfully completing the course, learners will be awarded a First Aid at Work Requalification certificate from the British Red Cross. This qualification remains valid for a period of three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is the First Aid at Work Requalification course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HSE require learners to complete 12 hours of learning, not including breaks. Our courses usually run from 9.15am to 4.45pm which includes a 1-hour lunch and 2 short 15 minute breaks. Learners are asked to arrive at the course at 9am to allow time for registration, late arrivals may be refused entry to the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe role of a first aider can be physically and emotionally challenging. It is important you select individuals who you feel will be able to act quickly and effectively in a first aid emergency situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearners will need to demonstrate their ability to use the skills covered on the course to receive the First aid at work qualification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for learners over the age of 16.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is your responsibility to ensure you have previously held a full 3-day First Aid at Work certificate; on successful completion of this course any certificate issued without this prior training will be invalid.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-courses\"\u003eMental Health courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/first-aid-courses\"\u003eFirst Aid courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/health-and-safety-courses\"\u003eHealth and Safety courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"British Red Cross","offers":[{"title":"20–21 Jul 2026","offer_id":57636635771224,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6–7 Aug 2026","offer_id":57636635803992,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18–19 Aug 2026","offer_id":57636635836760,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"17–18 Sep 2026","offer_id":57636635869528,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"28–29 Sep 2026","offer_id":57636635902296,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"19–20 Oct 2026","offer_id":57636635935064,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"26–27 Oct 2026","offer_id":57636635967832,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4–5 Nov 2026","offer_id":57636636000600,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16–17 Nov 2026","offer_id":57636636033368,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2–3 Dec 2026","offer_id":57636636066136,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/British-Red-Cross-logo.jpg?v=1783122122","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/first-aid-at-work-requalification-course-newcastle","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}