FAW certificates expire. The two-day requalification is how most workplaces keep first-aiders current without repeating the full three-day course.
Book requalification before the certificate end date. Once expired, learners usually need the full FAW again. Annual refreshers help skills between formal renewals, but they do not extend the three-year certificate on their own.
What is FAW Requalification (2-day)?
FAW requalification revisits and reassesses the FAW syllabus over about two days so competent first-aiders can renew for another three years.
Typical duration: Usually 2 days
Certificate life: Renews FAW for typically another 3 years if completed in time
Who usually needs this training?
- Employers with FAW first-aiders approaching certificate expiry
- Multi-site operators coordinating renewals in batches
- Training companies covering peak requalification seasons
Your options when arranging FAW requalification training
Practical booking options:
- Closed 2-day requal on site for a group with aligned expiry dates
- Open requalification places for individuals
- Scheduled renewal programmes each quarter
What to look for in a FAW requalification trainer or training company
- Trainers who regularly deliver FAW requalification (not only initial FAW)
- Ability to check prior certificates and eligibility
- Fast certificate turnaround after assessment
Confirm eligibility rules with the provider - late renewals may force a full FAW retake.
Authoritative guidance
Check primary sources before you buy - FlexMed helps you hire trainers, but course requirements come from regulators, statutory frameworks and professional bodies:
How FlexMed helps you find the right trainer
FlexMed is a UK marketplace that connects organisations with freelance trainers and training companies. Instead of cold-calling providers or waiting on generic quote forms, you can post what you need once and compare responses from people who already deliver FAW requalification.
- Create a free organisation account - register as a client organisation if you need training delivered for your staff, or as a training company if you need freelance trainer cover for a course you already run.
- Post a clear request or job - include the course type (FAW Requalification (2-day)), date(s), postcode area, headcount, venue type, and whether you need equipment supplied.
- Review profiles and credentials - check bios, verification documents, equipment flags, and ratings before you award.
- Compare quotes and message - ask about awarding organisation, assessment method, blended learning options, and what is included in the price.
Trainers and providers looking for work can also browse open jobs on FlexMed.
Practical tips before you book
- Complete a first-aid / training needs assessment so you book the right level - not just the cheapest day course. The HSE first aid needs assessment guidance is the usual starting point for workplaces.
- Confirm whether you need regulated qualifications, in-date certificates, or specific awarding bodies for your sector.
- Share access details, parking, and any learner needs early so the session runs smoothly.
- Ask who issues the certificates and how quickly learners receive them after assessment.
List your FAW requalification dates on FlexMed and compare trainers who can keep your first-aid team in date.