A First Aid Training Schedule That Works With You, Not Against You
Work doesn’t stop for first aid training and it shouldn’t have to. Many organisations know how important it is to keep their teams first aid trained, but pulling staff away for three full consecutive days can create real pressure on schedules, staffing and productivity.
Instead of compressing everything into a single block, your team is able to complete the accredited 3 day First Aid at Work qualification over up to six weeks.
The course can be delivered in three 6 hour sessions, spaced out weekly or fortnightly. That means less time away from the workplace at once and no need to reshuffle entire rotas just to accommodate training.
A simple shift in how the First Aid at Work training course is scheduled can keep operations running smoothly while ensuring your staff gain essential life saving skills.
Why Spacing Out First Aid at Work Training Makes Sense
1. No More Calendar Clashes
Busy periods, seasonal peaks or project deadlines can make a full 3 day training block feel impossible. With flexible scheduling, training fits around your workflow not the other way around.
2. Learning That Sticks
Breaking training into smaller sessions gives learners time to process and retain what they’ve learned. Practising skills between sessions helps turn knowledge into confidence, something that matters in real emergencies.
3. Less Downtime, More Impact
When intense first aid training is spread out, your team doesn’t disappear all at once. That means less strain on staffing, fewer interruptions and smoother operations.
4. Ideal for Schools and Businesses Alike
For many organisations, especially schools or shift based teams, releasing staff for three consecutive days isn’t realistic. Flexible first aid training gives everyone access to essential qualifications without compromising daily responsibilities.
What the First Aid at Work (FAW) Course Covers
The First Aid at Work qualification remains the same, fully accredited and HSE-compliant. Participants will learn to:
- Assess scenes and ensure safety
- Carry out primary and secondary surveys
- Perform CPR and use defibrillators
- Manage bleeding, burns and fractures
- Respond to medical emergencies like heart attacks, strokes and anaphylaxis
- Record and report incidents correctly
Training should be delivered by experienced instructors using realistic, scenario based learning, so participants leave ready to respond in real world situations.
Confidence Without Compromise
This flexible first aid training model allows your team to stay operational and compliant without sacrificing the quality of learning or the safety of your workplace.
The result? A confident, capable team trained to save lives and a work schedule that stays intact.
First Aid at Work (FAW) with DAC Education - Cost and Booking
Our 3 day (18-hour) First Aid at Work course is £235 per person, whether completed over three consecutive days or spread out over several weeks.
We can deliver the course at our Suffolk first aid training centre or on site anywhere UK wide for groups.
Get in touch today to schedule your six-week programme and keep your team compliant, confident and ready to save lives.
