Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course (FAW)

HSE Compliant

1 Day Course

Valid for 3 Years

Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course

Duration:

1 Day (typically 6-7 hours)
Includes practical assessments and quizzes throughout the course

Certificate Validity:

3 Years

Ideal for:
Employees in Low-risk environments

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) – 1‑Day HSE Compliant First Aid Training for Low‑Risk Workplaces in Birmingham and The Midlands

Our Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is a fully accredited, 1‑day workplace first aid qualification designed to equip employees with the essential skills and confidence needed to respond quickly and effectively during real‑life emergencies. Fully compliant with the Health and Safety (First‑Aid) Regulations 1981, this course is ideal for organisations operating in low‑risk environments, including offices, retail spaces, schools, hospitality venues, and small to medium‑sized businesses.

Whether you’re looking to meet legal first aid requirements or simply want to improve safety standards within your team, this training provides practical, hands‑on guidance to ensure a competent first aider is always available on site.

Why Choose Our First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course?

The EFAW qualification is perfect for workplaces that don’t require the full three‑day First Aid at Work course but still need trained staff capable of handling emergency situations with confidence and competence.

Key benefits of this EFAW course include:

  • Fully compliant with Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
  • Ideal for low-risk workplaces such as offices, shops, schools, and small businesses
  • Practical, scenario‑based learning delivered by qualified trainers
  • Affordable, efficient 1‑day training solution
  • Certification valid for three years, supporting long-term safety

What the Emergency First Aid at Work Course Covers

Learners gain practical skills and knowledge in key emergency first aid areas, including:

Emergency Response Skills

  • Conducting a primary assessment
  • Managing unresponsive casualties
  • Recovery position techniques
  • How to recognise life‑threatening conditions

Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Adult CPR
  • Safe and confident use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Managing choking incidents

Common Workplace Injuries

  • Treating minor and severe bleeding
  • Burns and scalds
  • Shock management
  • Wounds, cuts, and injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls

General First Aid Knowledge

  • Role and responsibilities of a workplace first aider
  • Incident reporting and workplace regulations
  • When to call emergency services
  • How to provide reassurance and support to casualties

Be Fully Prepared for Workplace Emergencies

Completing the Emergency First Aid at Work Course ensures your team is ready to act quickly and effectively when incidents occur—reducing risks, improving safety, and helping to safeguard the wellbeing of everyone in your workplace. With expert trainers and practical, hands‑on learning, this course provides everything needed for competent, confident first aid response.

For higher-risk environments, larger teams, or workplaces with specific medical needs, the 3-day First Aid at Work (FAW) course is recommended.

• Appointed first aiders in low-risk workplaces
• Employees or individuals seeking basic first aid knowledge
• Anyone wanting to build confidence in handling everyday first aid situations

 

If your workplace has been classified as low-risk, or your first aid needs assessment highlights the need for an emergency‑trained first aider, this 1‑day course is the ideal solution.

• Role and responsibilities of a first aider
• Assessing an incident
• Managing an unresponsive casualty
• CPR and use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Recovery position
• Choking
• Seizures
• Bleeding and shock
• Minor injuries (cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns)

• 1 day (typically 6–7 hours)
• Includes practical assessments and quiz

• Successful participants receive an Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate, valid for 3 years
• Annual refresher training is strongly recommended

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Assess emergency situations and ensure personal and bystander safety.
• Carry out a primary survey and determine appropriate first aid actions.
• Perform adult CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely.
• Manage a casualty who is unconscious, including using the recovery position.
• Provide first aid for choking, bleeding, shock, burns, and minor injuries.
• Understand the roles and legal responsibilities of a first aider.
• Maintain accurate incident records and communicate effectively with emergency services.

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Great course, information explained clearly and questions answered in detail. Highly recommended.
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Ellen Tozer
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Thank you so much to Kay for a brilliant first aid course, I feel so much more confident with my training and really enjoyed my 3 days of learning!
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Emily Vandamme
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Great First aid course, Thank you
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Ash Clifford
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High quality training, very interactive
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Natasha Grand
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I can’t recommend this first aid course highly enough. From start to finish, it was engaging, practical, and surprisingly empowering. Kay broke down every skill - CPR, wound care, choking response, emergency assessment - with such clarity that even the more complex topics felt completely doable. What really stood out was the hands-on practice. Instead of just watching demonstrations, we actually did the techniques, and the instructor gave personalized feedback that made a huge difference. The real-life scenarios were incredibly eye-opening and made me feel genuinely prepared for emergencies, not just checking a box for certification. The atmosphere was supportive, professional, and even fun! You could tell the instructor truly cared about everyone leaving confident and capable. I walked in nervous and walked out feeling like I could actually save a life if I needed to. If you’re considering taking a first aid course—this is the one. It’s one of the most valuable, empowering learning experiences I’ve ever had. Highly, highly recommend
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Lucy Matthews
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Great Course, Kay is great & makes the learning fun! Thank you ☺️
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An extremely informative first aid training course. Fun filled, relaxed atmosphere, great delivery of such an important topic. Thank you so much, I will look forward to next time.
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Jodie Fletcher
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Highly recommend this course . Fantastic , friendly and very knowledgeable instructor. Left feeling confident in the ability to carry out first aid .
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Lindsey Quinn
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Excellent trainer, made learning fun. Highly recommend.
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