Empowering Learning, Building Confidence and Achieving Excellence

This qualification may be delivered by blended learning where the following principles are adhered to.•

 

The time taken to complete the first aid course should not be reduced. There may be a benefit in flexibility, but blended learning should not reduce the overall time required to take the course

 

• A minimum of two-thirds (12 hours) of the training time should be face-to-face learning for First Aid at Work courses

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• A minimum of one half (6 hours) of the training time should be face-to-face learning for First Aid at Work Requalification courses only (see ‘requalification guidance’ section)

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• The practical content of the qualification should be delivered and assessed face-to-face.

 

Distance learning must only cover theory.  

 

Distance learning must take place before the face-to-face element of the course.

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Following this element of learning, learners’ skills and knowledge must be assessed in full during the face-to-face part of the course, in accordance with the qualification specification.