First Aid at Work – Requalification Course
An expired First Aid at Work certificate remains completely invalid under statutory safety laws. Under current HSE guidance, a first aider whose qualification lapses becomes immediately non-compliant. Specifically, even a single day of expiry removes their formal competency status. Therefore, the legal responsibility sits entirely with employers to arrange training before expiry dates arrive.
This intensive course covers the complete core syllabus of the full three-day programme. However, the framework compresses the material into a highly focused two-day layout. Specifically, this track is available to delegates whose current certificate expires within thirty days of the final training day.
Has your workplace qualification already expired by more than thirty days? If so, you cannot attend this shorter programme under national safety rules. Instead, delegates must complete our full 3-day First Aid at Work course. Alternatively, you can select our interactive blended learning equivalent track to remain compliant.
What You Will Cover
All course content updates reflect the latest standard UK Resuscitation Council guidelines and HSE safety parameters. Specifically, this refresher training revisits critical life-saving skills where competence commonly fades. For example, modules focus heavily on high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques. Consequently, you will master emergency floor procedures quickly.
In addition, delegates practice professional tourniquet application and haemostatic wound packing methods safely. Meanwhile, you will review effective strategies for managing an unresponsive casualty in busy workplaces. Furthermore, the syllabus covers diagnosing time-critical medical emergencies accurately. As a result, your first aiders maintain excellent clinical capabilities.
Certification Pathways Explained
We provide two valid certification pathways to satisfy your corporate insurance policies perfectly. Ultimately, there is no structural difference in the legal standing or validity of either option. You will view the same tutorial presentation and practice identical skills. Furthermore, our expert instructor holds every candidate to the same high standard.
Our default option delivers an official digital PDF certificate through Chris Garland Training. Alternatively, you can choose an Ofqual-regulated qualification certified by QNUK for a nominal extra fee. Please select your preferred track using the radio choices during checkout. Both options remain active for exactly three years.
Course Duration and Assessment Criteria
National safety regulators state that this refresher course must feature twelve guided learning hours. Specifically, this mandatory runtime includes all assessment blocks but completely excludes rest breaks. Generally, sessions run from 9:00am until 5:00pm each day. Therefore, exceptional punctuality remains mandatory for all registered candidates.
We verify candidate competence through two core assessment methods at our facility. First, you will complete a multiple-choice theory exam paper, requiring a seventy percent score. Second, continuous practical observations demand a perfect hundred percent pass mark. Specifically, you must demonstrate floor-level rescue procedures confidently to pass.
Prerequisites and Group Parameters
Candidates must bring their existing, valid First Aid at Work certificate on day one. Specifically, your document should be no more than twenty-eight days past expiry. In addition, we recommend a baseline level 2 literacy standard for all delegates. Furthermore, this qualification suits anyone aged sixteen or older.
We maintain strict tracking thresholds to ensure excellent supervision quality during drills. Specifically, public scheduled courses require a minimum of four candidates to run successfully. Meanwhile, health and safety regulations limit group sizes to twelve delegates per qualified instructor. Please complete our online quote builder tool to arrange private corporate sessions.
Venues and Joining Instructions
Our open courses take place at our modern training centre in Knutsford, Cheshire. Please review our comprehensive Joining Instructions page to check directions and parking details. Alternatively, we travel nationwide to deliver private group training at your commercial premises. You can also view our FAQ page for payment options.
Related Training and Compliance Guides
We provide multiple alternative training formats and legal safety updates to support your team workflows perfectly.
- Workplace Guidance: Review your statutory employer requirements on the official Health & Safety Executive website.
- Social Value: Track our corporate local community contributions by reviewing our active Social Value Scorecard.
- Attendance Rules: Review candidate volume guidelines by visiting our dedicated Number of Participants legal info section.
- Contact Us: Discuss complex multi-site staffing rotas directly with our office via the Contact Us portal.
- Bespoke Solutions: Request a customized pricing breakdown for your team by accessing our Quote Builder tool.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – “I have felt this course to be the most beneficial first aid course I have done. Very useful. Good to use real-life examples (epipen, etc).”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – “Good, in-depth course, realistic and challenging to enable me to carry out the first aid role.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – “Chris made the course fun and interesting. An excellent course. Chris was professional and has expert knowledge. I learnt lots.”
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Recent reviews collected directly after the course:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – “Fantastic instruction & a well paced course. I learnt so much. Scenarios were very helpful and insightful.”
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – “Chris is very knowledgable about the course material. He maintained our interest throughout the training using various tools and answered all the questions that were raised.”