Skills Shop allows a blended learning approach for the delivery of first aid qualifications.
Trainer/assessors must use and ensure full completion of Skills Shop’s course paperwork produced for classroom training and adhere to all guidance and normal requirements such as completing the electronic Participant Declaration Form.
Distance learning is restricted to ⅓ of the total guided learning hours.For Emergency First Aid in the Workplace, a maximum of 2 hours is permitted to be taught online.Any self-marking assessments forms part of the total qualifying time (TQT) and site outside of the 6 guided learning hours.
Below are the approved distance learning Skills Shop modules for this course.
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Qualification Reference
FAW
This qualification consists of one unit
Unit Title
First Aid at Work
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
18
Maximum Distance Learning Hours (DLH)
6
#
Approved Distance Learning Modules
Duration
1
Introduction
10 minutes
2
What is first aid?
10 minutes
3
Legislation
20 minutes
4
Responsibilities
20 minutes
5
Actions in an emergency
10 minutes
11
Hypovolaemic shock and fainting (partial)
20 minutes
13
Minor burns and scalds
20 minutes
14
Seizures (partial)
10 minutes
15
Head injuries
20 minutes
16
Crush injuries
10 minutes
17
Lightning strikes
10 minutes
18
UV & electrical burns
20 minutes
19
Chemical burns
20 minutes
20
Poisoning
20 minutes
21
Stroke
20 minutes
22
Diabetes
20 minutes
23
Asthma
20 minutes
24
Heat & cold
20 minutes
Total Time
5 hours
Distance Learning Assessments (units 1 and 2)
1 hour
All practical elements and assessment scenarios must be completed in person.
Created: 1 October 2025
Last Modified: 1 October 2025
Author: Phil Newton
Version: Version: 1.04
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