Gen 9 - The communication says that the new NPLQ Generation 9 update mirrors the content of First Aid at Work(FAW), does this mean that all candidates will receive a FAW certificate?

For candidate to be awarded a FAW or EFAW certificate the following must be followed:

TA for the NPLQ course must be a RLSS UK TA First Aid Specialism
Additional hours the assessment of FAW will need to be added to the NPLQ course

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