Emergency First Aid At Work (EFAW)
Practical life saving training for real world workplace emergencies.
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work gives learners the confidence, practical skills and decision making ability to respond quickly and effectively when someone becomes ill or injured at work.
Designed for lower risk workplaces and organisations wanting high quality practical first aid training, this regulated course focuses on immediate emergency care, casualty management and the actions that matter most during the critical first few minutes of an incident.
Course Overview
The Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, regulated through Qualsafe Awards, is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide immediate care in a workplace emergency.
Delivered over one full day, this course focuses on real world, practical response. Learners will develop the ability to assess incidents, take control of a situation, and deliver effective life saving interventions until professional help arrives.
This qualification meets the requirements set out by the Health and Safety Executive for low risk workplaces and forms a fundamental part of any organisation’s wider safety and emergency planning.
About the Trainer
Our instructors bring real operational experience, not just theory.
Training is delivered by professionals with backgrounds in emergency response, policing, and incident management. They have operated in high pressure environments where clear thinking and decisive action make the difference.
This experience shapes how we teach. We focus on practical application, clear communication, and building confidence so that learners are not just qualified, but capable.
What Does the Course Include?
- Comprehensive learner workbook aligned to the syllabus
- Step by step practical guidance for use during and after the course
- Reference materials to support retention and workplace application
- Ongoing practical assessment throughout the course
- Observation of core life saving skills including CPR and incident response
- Knowledge checks to confirm understanding of key principles
- Continuous guidance from experienced instructors during the course
- Coaching and feedback during practical exercises
- Support to ensure learners feel confident and competent
- Nationally recognised qualification through Qualsafe Awards
- Certification valid for three years
- Issued upon successful completion of all required assessments
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Assess an incident safely and effectively
- Manage an unresponsive casualty
- Perform CPR and use an AED
- Assist a casualty who is choking
- Control bleeding and manage shock
- Recognise and respond to minor injuries
Who Is This Course For?
- Employees designated as workplace first aiders in low risk environments
- Businesses meeting Health and Safety Executive first aid requirements
- Offices, retail, hospitality, and small to medium organisations
- Staff responsible for supporting workplace safety and wellbeing
- Individuals who want practical, recognised first aid training
- Duration: 1 Day
- Level: EFAW
- Delivery: In Person Learning
- Awarding Body: Qualsafe
- Start Date: Flexible
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Enrol today and start working towards your qualification at a pace that suits you. Our team are on hand to answer any questions.