First Aid at Work (FAW)

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Advanced First Aid Training for Licensed Premises

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Licensed premises present unique risks due to alcohol consumption, busy trading periods and late-night operation. The First Aid at Work (FAW) course provides more in-depth training than Emergency First Aid at Work and is suitable for venues with higher risk profiles or larger teams.

Licensing Professionals deliver First Aid at Work training tailored for pubs, bars, clubs and licensed venues, helping businesses meet their legal obligations and demonstrate robust safety management.

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When Is First Aid at Work Appropriate?

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First Aid at Work is recommended where:

• Your premises is higher risk

• You have larger numbers of staff

• You trade late into the night

• You host events or high footfall periods

• Your first aid needs assessment identifies increased risk

This course provides a broader skillset to manage more complex or prolonged incidents.

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Legal Responsibilities

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Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, employers must provide appropriate first aid arrangements based on risk.

For licensed premises, FAW training helps demonstrate:

• Proactive risk management

• Staff competence

• Due diligence

• Commitment to public safety

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This may be relied upon during inspections, investigations or licensing reviews.

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What the FAW Course Covers

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The First Aid at Work course includes:

• Role and responsibilities of a first aider

• Managing incidents in licensed environments

• Unconscious casualties and recovery position

• CPR and AED use

• Choking

• Bleeding, shock and wounds

• Fractures, sprains and soft tissue injuries

• Head injuries

• Burns and scalds

• Seizures and medical emergencies

• Alcohol-related incidents

• Incident recording and reporting

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Training scenarios are contextualised for licensed premises wherever possible.

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Who Should Attend?

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This course is suitable for:

• Designated first aiders

• Supervisors and managers

• DPS and licence holders

• Senior hospitality staff

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Learners must be physically able to carry out practical assessments.

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Course Format & Certification

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• Course length: 3 days or 2 days Blended

• Delivery: On-site group training

• Assessment: Practical and written assessments

• Certification: First Aid at Work certificate

• Validity: 3 years

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Annual refresher training is strongly recommended.

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Supporting Licensing & Compliance

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FAW training supports:

• Public safety licensing objective

• Health and safety compliance

• Risk assessments

• Staff training records

• Accident and incident logs

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It forms part of a strong compliance framework for licensed premises.

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Why Choose Licensing Professionals?

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• Training tailored to licensed venues

• Delivered by experienced professionals

• Compliance-led and practical

• Integrated with licensing consultancy and training

• Supports enforcement and insurance expectations

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Book First Aid at Work Training

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If your licensed premises has higher risk or larger staffing levels, First Aid at Work training provides the confidence and competence your team needs.

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Contact Licensing Professionals today to arrange First Aid at Work training for your business.