How long is the Annual First Aid Refresher in Basingstoke?

The Basingstoke session runs for 3 hours and is delivered in a single half-day, either morning or afternoon. There's no exam — it's a hands-on practical top-up between full requalifications.

Who is this refresher course for in Basingstoke?

Anyone in Basingstoke who already holds a current Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate and wants to keep their practical skills sharp between 3-yearly requalifications.

Does the Annual Refresher replace my EFAW or FAW requalification?

No. The Basingstoke refresher complements your full certificate — it does not extend or replace it. HSE strongly recommends an annual refresher between requalifications, but you'll still need to requalify every 3 years. Public Basingstoke dates near the Chineham and Houndmills business parks fill quickly — book early or request an in-house session for your South East England team.

What topics are practised on the Basingstoke refresher?

We focus on the high-stakes skills that fade fastest: CPR on adult and child manikins, AED use, choking, severe bleeding control, the unresponsive casualty and the primary survey. Almost entirely practical.

Is the Basingstoke refresher HSE-aligned?

Yes. The syllabus follows HSE guidance for annual refresher training, designed for current EFAW and FAW certificate holders who want to maintain confidence in the skills they rarely use day-to-day.

Do I receive a certificate after the Basingstoke refresher?

Yes. Every learner receives an attendance certificate confirming completion of the 3-hour annual refresher. It is not a requalification, but it is excellent evidence of ongoing competence.

Can you deliver the Annual First Aid Refresher on-site in Basingstoke?

Absolutely. We run open courses at central Basingstoke venues with easy access from junctions 6 and 7 of the M3 and can bring the session to your office, warehouse, school or construction site anywhere in Basingstoke and the surrounding area.

How many people can you train in a single Basingstoke refresher session?

Open courses in Basingstoke typically welcome up to 12 learners. For on-site sessions we can accommodate larger groups — just let us know your numbers and we'll quote accordingly.

What should I bring to the Basingstoke refresher course?

Just comfortable clothing — you'll be practising CPR on the floor. We supply manikins, AED trainers, bandages, and all course materials. Please bring your current EFAW or FAW certificate if you have it.

Can I book the Basingstoke refresher for a group?

Yes. Group bookings are welcome on our open Basingstoke dates, and we can also arrange private sessions at your premises. Contact us for group rates and preferred dates.

Is the Basingstoke refresher suitable for school and nursery staff?

Yes. If school or nursery staff hold an in-date EFAW or paediatric first aid certificate, this refresher helps keep their skills current. We use child manikins where appropriate.

How often should I attend a refresher?

HSE recommends an annual refresher for all workplace first aiders. It is voluntary, but it is the best way to keep skills fresh between the mandatory 3-year requalification courses. Most of our annual first aid refresher learners in Basingstoke come from teams around the Chineham and Houndmills business parks — book here and we'll run the session at a venue close by.

Where exactly in Basingstoke do you run open refresher courses?

We use accessible, well-connected training venues in and around central Basingstoke venues with easy access from junctions 6 and 7 of the M3. Exact address and directions are confirmed on your booking confirmation.

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Annual First Aid Refresher in Basingstoke

Our three-hour First Aid Refresher at The Hampshire Court Hotel is the ideal way for Basingstoke’s professional community to maintain life-saving confidence. Located just off Junction 6 of the M3, we provide HSE-recommended skills top-ups for staff at major local hubs like Chineham Park and Basing View. Whether you are based at The AA, Sony Professional Solutions, or within the busy logistics firms around Houndmills, this session ensures your reaction times remain sharp between your main training cycles. Note: this 3-hour refresher tops up your skills between certificates — it does not renew your in-date First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.

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Basingstoke first aid course venues

The Hampshire Court Hotel

Centre Drive, Chineham, Basingstoke

RG24 8FY

Train

Basingstoke (46 min walk)
Public transport

Centre Court (4 min walk)
Parking

Chineham Shopping - South Car Park (6 min walk), Chineham Shopping - West Car Park (8 min walk)

First aid training across Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Learners regularly travel in from across the region.

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Why Train in Basingstoke?

Basingstoke is one of the largest commercial centres in North Hampshire, sitting directly on the M3 with a mix of major head-office, R&D, technology, professional services, retail, hospitality and logistics employers concentrated around Chineham Park, Basing View, Houndmills and Daneshill. Training Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) locally — at The Hampshire Court Hotel on Centre Drive (RG24 8FY), in the heart of Chineham Park — keeps staff off the M3 to London or Southampton, saves travel time, and lets us deliver on-site closed courses for groups of 6 or more across the wider RG postcode area.

As a major economic hub in Hampshire, Basingstoke hosts a large number of corporate headquarters and technology firms. For these businesses, ensuring adequate first-aid provision under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 is a critical part of their operational and legal framework.

Getting here

Basingstoke is one of the best-connected towns on the South Western mainline. Basingstoke station has very frequent direct services to London Waterloo (around 45 minutes), Reading, Southampton, Bournemouth and the West Country. By road the town sits directly on the M3 (Junctions 6 and 7), with the A33, A339 and A303 fanning out across Hampshire — and the M25 a short drive east. The Hampshire Court Hotel training venue is just off Junction 6 of the M3 with free on-site parking; the Centre Court bus stop is a 4-minute walk away, and Basingstoke station is around 10 minutes by taxi.

Onsite first aid training in Basingstoke — workplace EFAW for your team

We run onsite first aid training across Basingstoke and the surrounding area — your venue, your team, your schedule.

HSE strongly recommends an annual refresher between full Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work requalifications. This Basingstoke session is built around hands-on practice rather than theory, with small groups, adult and child manikins and a live AED trainer. It complements (it does not replace) your 3-year certificate.

Industries we train across Basingstoke

Industries we train in

• Insurance and Financial Services
• Information Technology
• Pharmaceuticals
• Defence Technology
• Logistics and Distribution
• Engineering

Local employers we've worked with

• The AA
• Eli Lilly and Company
• Sony Professional Solutions
• Fujitsu
• BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
• Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
• Gist Ltd
• Hawk-Eye Innovations

About Annual First Aid Refresher training in Basingstoke

3-hour HSE-aligned Annual First Aid Refresher in Basingstoke. Hands-on CPR, AED, choking and bleeding practice for current EFAW/FAW certificate holders. Open courses and on-site delivery available across Basingstoke.

Course overview

Course overview — Annual First Aid Refresher

Keep your first aid skills current with annual refresher training

Duration

3 hours

Certificate

1 year

Level

Level 3 / Professional

Class size

Maximum 12 learners

Assessment

3 x Practical Assessments

Delivery

In-person

What you'll learn

CPR & AED Refresh

Updated ratios, technique check, defibrillator practice.

Choking Response

Adult choking algorithm refresh with hands-on practice.

Severe Bleeding

Wound care updates including catastrophic bleeding awareness.

Unresponsive Casualty

Primary survey and recovery position refresh.

Medical Emergencies

Refresher on heart attack, stroke, anaphylaxis and seizures.

Scenario Practice

Realistic workplace scenarios to test your decision-making.

What's included

Qualified instructor
Practical CPR/AED practice
Attendance certificate
Small class sizes (maximum 12 learners)
Same-day digital certificate where possible, with a printable PDF to follow
Free re-sit if you don't pass first time

Who it's for

Current FAW certificate holders

Keep skills sharp during the 3-year certificate cycle.

Current EFAW certificate holders

Maintain confidence and competence between requalifications.

Workplace first aid teams

Annual CPD that meets HSE refresher guidance and reassures employers.

Site supervisors and managers

Lead by example with current, practiced first aid skills.

Course syllabus

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Our training content is reviewed by experienced first aid instructors and training specialists to ensure accuracy, relevance and alignment with current workplace first aid guidance, the Resuscitation Council UK 2025 Guidelines and HSE L74 first aid regulations.

Last reviewed: June 2026

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