At Dangle Academy
in Belfast, Northern Ireland, we offer a comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) training course, tailored for individuals working in heavy industry, construction, and industrial sites. This HSE-compliant 3-day course provides essential first aid knowledge and practical skills to ensure workplace safety and legal compliance
This First Aid at Work training module aims to enable those attending how to perform First Aid at Work skills correctly and safely, with a particular focus on using them in the work place environment.
The course is a combination of practical and theory training.
First Aid at Work (FAW)CourseInformation
First Aid at WorkTraining Duration
3 Day (18 Hours)
Key modules of the First Aid at WorkCourse are?
Our First Aid at Work course is designed to give participants the competence and confidence to respond effectively to a wide range of workplace first aid emergencies. With a strong focus on hands-on learning, attendees will take part in practical scenarios and simulations, supported by expert instruction and theoretical guidance.
What You’ll Learn in a First Aid at WorkCourse?
Key modules covered during the training include:
The role and responsibilities of a first aider
Managing incidents and initial assessment of casualties
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of AEDs
Treatment of unconscious casualties (including recovery position)
Choking, bleeding, burns, and shock management
Dealing with minor injuries, fractures, sprains and strains
Medical conditions including seizures, diabetes, asthma, and anaphylaxis
First aid procedures for eye injuries, head injuries and chest trauma
Record-keeping and incident reporting (RIDDOR)
Who Should Attend a First Aid at WorkCourse?
This course is suitable for nominated workplace first aiders in medium- to high-risk environments such as construction, manufacturing, engineering, and large-scale operations.
No previous first aid experience is required.
Attendees completing the First Aid at Work
Training will be able to;
Perform a primary survey and assess the scene for dangers, response, airway, breathing, and circulation (DRABC).
Administer CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) effectively, including use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Place a casualty in the recovery position and monitor their vital signs.
Recognise and respond appropriately to choking incidents in adults and children.
Control external bleeding and manage casualties in shock using safe, effective techniques.
Identify and treat burns, scalds, fractures, sprains, and soft tissue injuries.
Respond to medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, diabetic episodes, and seizures.
Safely manage unconscious casualties and understand when and how to call for emergency help.
Maintain accurate incident records and understand employer responsibilities under RIDDOR.
Confidently act as a designated workplace first aider, applying first aid principles in real-life scenarios.
First Aid at WorkTrainingCourse Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites although learners must be physically able to preform First Aid at work procedures, such as CPR, recovery position etc.
Assessment& Certification
Ongoing practical assessment throughout the course
Final practical evaluation
Upon successful completion, delegates receive a First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate, valid for 3 years, accredited and recognised across the UK
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We look forward to welcoming you to the Dangle Academy, in Belfast, where we train you to Reach the Unreachable!
