First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ)

The Spectrum Training First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) qualification (FAW) is ideal for most businesses whose risk assessment has identified that they require a fully trained first aider for their workplace.

All courses are delivered, evaluated and quality assured to meet the new guidelines and meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work (First Aid) regulations 1981 and subsequent including the 1st October 2017 changes.

All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2015 as per the Health & Safety Executive  requirements (2015 are the latest guidelines). Spectrum Training Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQ) are fully recognised by the Health & Safety Executive as Trade Body Qualifications.

This course must be at least 18 contact hours and run over a minimum of 3 days and the certificate is valid for 3 years. To renew you need to attend a 12 contact hour 2 days course. Please contact us on 01452 452462 to discuss your requirements

We can also offer blended FAW course which meets all of the requirements under the HSE and Awarding Organisations and is available as a Spectrum Training or Regulated Qualification.

A modern approach to training backed up by years of experience providing online, blended and classroom courses. Clear, concise and engaging, when you choose Spectrum Training you reduce the cost, not the quality of your training.

Candidates completing our FAW courses receive access to our video library for refreshing skills and reference

Please note that learners undertaking a Spectrum Training Course have the option to choose to take a regulated qualification. The Spectrum Training First Aid at Work Qualification is accepted by TQUK as a qualification for first aid instructors who wish to offer their regulated qualifications. This is because it meets all of the required learning outcomes and due diligence.  

Please be advised that the classroom course has a minimum age requirement of 14.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a Spectrum Training Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.