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EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) — 1-Day Course
Our Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course gives your team the practical
skills to respond confidently when someone is injured or taken ill at work. Delivered
on-site at your premises anywhere in the UK, it's the quickest route to meeting your
HSE first-aid requirements — one day, fully certificated, valid for three years.
EFAW is for any workplace that needs a qualified emergency first-aider on site. It's
ideal for:
- Offices, shops and retail premises
- Schools, nurseries and childcare settings
- Hotels, leisure centres, gyms and spas
- Care homes and community settings
- Factories, warehouses and construction sites
- Sports clubs, holiday parks and venues
Every employer must make sure there's adequate first-aid provision for their staff and
visitors. EFAW is designed for lower-risk environments and gives you a named, certified
first-aider who can handle the most common emergencies — from a fall or a cut to a
colleague who collapses.
The course covers the full EFAW syllabus:
1. The role and responsibilities of a first aider
2. How to assess an incident and keep yourself and the casualty safe
3. How to manage a casualty who is unresponsive but breathing normally (recovery position)
4. How to manage a casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing normally (CPR)
5. How to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
6. How to manage a casualty who is in shock
7. How to manage a casualty with external bleeding
8. How to manage a casualty with a minor injury
Assessment is practical and ongoing: your trainer observes you throughout the day
against all the assessment criteria, including hands-on CPR and first-aid skills.
- Duration: 6 hours (one full day)
- Flexible: can be delivered in one day, or split into shorter sessions over up to 3 weeks
- Location: delivered on-site at your workplace, anywhere in the UK
- Availability: 7 days a week, including evenings
- Format: practical work plus classroom theory, with practical assessment throughout
Qualification: Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- Certificate: valid for 3 years from the date of assessment
- Recognition: meets HSE requirements for workplace first aid
To re-qualify, learners are assessed against the same learning outcomes and criteria as
the initial course, so EFAW renewal is also 6 hours. Remember: an EFAW certificate must be renewed
before it expires — get in touch and we'll book your refresher around your rota.
- Experienced trainers who work in the sectors they teach
- Delivered on-site — no travel for your team, minimal disruption
- 7 days a week, including evenings and nights to fit around shift patterns
- Nationwide coverage
- Trusted by schools, nurseries, hotels, leisure clubs and businesses across the UK
Q: How long does the EFAW course take?
A: Six hours. It's usually delivered in a single day, but it can also be split into
shorter sessions over up to three weeks.
Q: How long is the EFAW certificate valid?
A: Three years from the date of assessment. You'll need to requalify before it expires.
Q: Is EFAW the same as First Aid at Work?
A: No. EFAW is a one-day qualification for lower-risk workplaces. First Aid at Work
(FAW) is a three-day course for higher-risk or larger sites. If you're not sure
which you need, we'll advise based on your workplace.
Q: Do I need any first-aid experience to take the course?
A: None at all. EFAW is designed for complete beginners
Q: Does the course cover CPR and defibrillators?
A: Yes — CPR for an unresponsive casualty who isn't breathing normally and safe use of an AED
Q: Can you deliver the course at our premises?
A: Yes. We deliver EFAW on-site at your workplace anywhere in the UK, 7 days a week
including evenings and nights so it fits your team's schedule.
Q: How many staff can take part at once?
A: As many as you want
Q: What do delegates get at the end?
A: An Award in Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, valid for three
years.
Ready to book EFAW for your team? Tell us your location and preferred date and we'll come to you.
Call Chris on 07990 014364 or email sales@proactivetrainingservices.co.uk