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London
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At our own centre on High Road, Ilford. Tutor in the room and practical assessment.
Daily · 3 hrs online + 3 hrs in class
£65
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We come to you, or run a private group online. Priced per group rather than per person, so it works out lower the more people you send.
- Six or more people
- At your site or ours
- Dates built around your shifts
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- 1-Day Practical Training
- CPR & AED Practice
- Workplace Emergency Skills
- Practical & Knowledge Assessment
- 3-Year Certificate
- Suitable for Individual or Group Bookings
The Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed for people who may need to act as an emergency first aider in the workplace. It gives learners the practical skills and confidence to respond to common workplace emergencies until professional medical help arrives.
The course is suitable for a wide range of workplaces, including offices, shops, warehouses, hospitality venues, construction environments, education settings and small businesses. It is especially useful where an employer's first-aid needs assessment identifies Emergency First Aid at Work as the appropriate level of training.
Training is practical and easy to follow. Learners take part in demonstrations, hands-on practice and realistic scenarios so they can understand not only what to do, but how to respond calmly and safely in a real emergency.
Course Overview
- Course
- Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- Common abbreviation
- EFAW
- Typical duration
- 1 day
- Certificate validity
- 3 years
- Delivery
- Face-to-face practical training
- Assessment
- Practical assessment and knowledge assessment
- Typical contact time
- Around 6 hours
- Suitable for
- Employees, designated workplace first aiders, supervisors, managers and people who want essential emergency first-aid skills
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for people who may be expected to provide immediate first aid at work, including:
- Employees selected to become workplace emergency first aiders
- Office and retail staff
- Warehouse and logistics workers
- Construction and site personnel
- Hospitality and catering staff
- Security staff
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Small business owners
- People who want a recognised workplace first-aid qualification
Employers should decide the level and number of trained first aiders they need after completing a first-aid needs assessment. That assessment should consider the hazards in the workplace, number and distribution of employees, work patterns, previous incidents and access to emergency services.
What Will I Learn?
The course focuses on the immediate actions a first aider may need to take during a workplace emergency. Topics typically include:
- The role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
- Assessing an incident and keeping yourself, the casualty and others safe
- Primary survey and casualty assessment
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- The recovery position
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Recognising and responding to choking
- Controlling wounds and bleeding
- Recognising and treating shock
- Dealing with seizures
- Minor injuries such as small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns, scalds and splinters
- Preventing cross-infection
- Using available first-aid equipment
- Recording incidents and actions taken
Practical, Hands-On Training
First aid is a practical skill, so learners are expected to take part throughout the day. Your trainer will demonstrate each technique and then give you time to practise it yourself.
CPR and AED
You will practise CPR using training manikins and learn how an AED can be used safely as part of the emergency response to cardiac arrest.
Choking
You will learn how to recognise a choking emergency and the steps to take when a casualty has a blocked airway.
Unresponsive Casualty
You will learn how to check responsiveness and breathing, when to place a casualty in the recovery position and when CPR is required.
Bleeding and Shock
You will practise how to respond to wounds and bleeding and how to recognise signs that a casualty may be developing shock.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment normally takes place throughout the course. Learners need to demonstrate that they can carry out key first-aid procedures safely and show sufficient understanding of the topics covered.
- Practical demonstrations
- Trainer observation
- Scenario-based activities
- Questions and answers
- A knowledge or multiple-choice assessment where required by the qualification
Your trainer will explain the assessment process clearly before you begin. The aim is to make sure you can apply the skills correctly in a realistic situation.
Certificate
Learners who successfully complete the training and assessment receive an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate. Workplace first-aid certificates are normally valid for 3 years.
Entry Requirements
There are normally no formal academic entry requirements. Because this is a practical course, learners must be able to take part in the practical assessment and follow the trainer's instructions.
- Learners should be physically able to demonstrate the required first-aid skills
- A reasonable level of spoken and written English is helpful
Why Take Emergency First Aid at Work?
A workplace emergency can happen without warning. Someone may collapse, choke, suffer a serious cut or become unresponsive. Knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make a major difference.
This course gives learners a structured way to assess an incident, call for help and provide immediate first aid while waiting for the emergency services where necessary.
Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work - Which Do I Need?
The right course depends on the workplace, not simply on personal preference. Employers should complete a first-aid needs assessment before deciding which level of training is required.
This course
Choose EFAW when
The workplace needs emergency first-aid cover and the needs assessment identifies the EFAW level as appropriate.
3 days
Choose FAW when
The workplace requires broader first-aid competence because of factors such as higher hazards, larger workforce, work activities or other needs identified by the employer.
See First Aid at Work →Important: Some workplaces may also need additional specialist training for specific hazards or work activities.
Why Choose High Aims Training?
- Practical TrainingWe focus on hands-on learning so you have the opportunity to practise the skills you may need to use in a real emergency.
- Clear ExplanationsOur trainers explain first-aid procedures in straightforward language and demonstrate each technique before assessment.
- Supportive Learning EnvironmentWhether this is your first first-aid course or a renewal, you can ask questions and practise techniques until you understand them.
- Training for Individuals and OrganisationsYou can book as an individual or contact us about training several members of staff together.
Group and On-Site Training
If your organisation needs to train several employees, High Aims Training can discuss group delivery and, where suitable, on-site training at your workplace. Group training can be useful for:
- Construction companies
- Offices and corporate teams
- Warehouses and logistics businesses
- Retail and hospitality organisations
- Security companies
- Schools, community organisations and other workplaces
Emergency First Aid at Work by location
Taught at our London centre only, because the practical assessment has to be in person. Each page explains how learners from that area reach us.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is typically delivered over 1 day. Regulated Level 3 EFAW qualifications commonly require around 6 hours of contact training.
The certificate is normally valid for 3 years. Employers should arrange retraining before it expires.
No. The course is suitable for beginners.
Yes. CPR is a core practical skill and learners normally demonstrate it using a training manikin.
Yes. Current workplace first-aid course content includes CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator.
Not automatically. Employers should complete a first-aid needs assessment to decide whether EFAW, FAW or additional specialist training is appropriate.
Assessment usually includes practical demonstrations and a knowledge assessment. The exact format depends on the qualification being delivered.
Yes. Group or workplace delivery may be available subject to numbers, venue suitability and trainer availability.
No. The HSE requires practical, in-person assessment of CPR and casualty handling, so this one runs at our London centre only. Anyone selling a fully online EFAW certificate is selling something an inspector may not accept.
Book Your Emergency First Aid at Work Course
If you need essential workplace first-aid training, the Emergency First Aid at Work course provides practical skills that can help you respond confidently when someone becomes injured or ill at work.
Contact High Aims Training for upcoming dates, availability, group bookings and course fees.
