Course Overview
This 2 day advanced First Aid course provides the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage a wide range of first aid emergencies in line with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.
The programme begins with pre-course eLearning, enabling you to cover key knowledge online before the course starts. This reduces classroom hours and ensures in-person sessions focus on hands-on practical training and scenario-based learning.
The course runs over 2 days and includes both theory and practical exercises. Assessment is through ongoing observation and a short written test. On completion, you will receive the Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate, valid for 3 years and recognised across the UK.
Who is this Course For?
- Individuals working in higher-risk environments (construction, manufacturing, engineering, logistics)
- Employers who need to meet HSE requirements for workplace first aid provision
Entry Requirements:
- Must be 16 years or older
- Good command of English (reading, speaking, writing)
- No previous first aid experience required
- Must be physically able to take part in practical activities (e.g. CPR on a manikin)
Course content includes:
The First Aid at Work (FAW) course covers topics for higher-risk workplaces, including:
- Role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Assessing incidents and conducting risk assessments
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- CPR and use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- Choking, shock, wounds and bleeding
- Minor injuries (cuts, grazes, bruises, burns)
- Fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains
- Head and spinal injuries
- Chest injuries
- Eye injuries
- Poisoning
- Major illnesses (heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, anaphylaxis)
- Scenario-based training to prepare for real-life situations
Why train with Monarch?
Our courses are delivered by experienced, frontline professionals, including our own CEOs and senior leadership team, bringing real-world insight directly into the classroom.
We hold our training to the same high standards we expect from our own teams, so you leave confident, capable and ready for the job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve answered the most common queries about the course, booking process, and what to expect on the day - so you can book with confidence.
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