First Aid At Work Training
Courses / Workplace First Aid courses
Equip your team with comprehensive life-saving skills through our First Aid at Work (FAW) training. This essential 3-day Ofqual-regulated qualification is fully updated to the Resuscitation Council UK 2025 Guidelines, implemented from January 2026. Designed for higher-risk workplaces, our practical course provides in-depth first aid knowledge for serious emergencies, delivered by experienced NHS-trained paramedic instructors across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire.
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. For higher-risk workplaces—including manufacturing, construction, and facilities with heavy machinery—the HSE recommends First Aid at Work trained personnel to handle serious injuries effectively.
Upon successful completion of this Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification, candidates will be equipped with comprehensive skills needed to manage any workplace emergency, from minor injuries to life-threatening situations.
- Download First Aid at Work Course Flyer.
- Three Day Training/18-hours (Blended option: 1 day online + 2 days practical)
- First Aid Training Pack included for each student containing CPR Face-shield, training bandage, triangular bandage, and gloves
- Training on both Semi-automatic and Fully automatic AEDs
- All 3 types of adrenaline auto-injectors (Jext, Emerade, EpiPen)
- Taught at your premises
- Full colour First Aid Manual (E-PDF) with quick reference key
- First Aid at Work Level 3 (RQF) Certificate via PDF valid for 3 years
- Taught by NHS-trained Paramedics
- Optional specialist training: Catastrophic bleeding control - learn to use tourniquets and haemostatic dressings (available as an add-on, noted on certificate if completed)
Regulated & Recognised Qualification
As a regulated qualification, employers can book this course and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks.
- ✓ Ofqual regulated Level 3 (RQF)
- ✓ Qualsafe Awards approved centre (No. 907481)
- ✓ HSE syllabus compliant
- ✓ Certificate valid for 3 years
Who Needs First Aid at Work Training?
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate first aid provision for employees. The HSE recommends First Aid at Work training for higher-risk workplaces where serious injuries are more likely to occur.
Our First Aid at Work course is suitable for:
- Manufacturing plants and engineering facilities
- Construction sites and building projects
- Warehouses with heavy machinery or industrial equipment
- Logistics and distribution centres
- Remote locations with limited emergency service access
- Forestry, agriculture and farming operations
- Glass and glazing companies
- Workplaces with 50+ employees or identified high-risk activities
Not sure if FAW is right for your workplace? Read the HSE’s first aid needs assessment guide.
- Duration: 3 Days - 18 hours
- Delivery: 1 day online, followed by 2 days face-to-face training.
- Qualification: First Aid at Work Level 3 (RQF). Accredited by an Ofqual Regulated awarding body.
First Aid at Work Course Content
Duration: 3 Days – 18 hours
Delivery: 1 day online, followed by 2 days face-to-face training.
Qualification: First Aid at Work Level 3 (RQF). Accredited by an Ofqual Regulated awarding body.
Life-Saving Skills You'll Master:
Our training follows Resuscitation Council UK 2025 guidelines – the gold standard for UK resuscitation training. Our NHS-trained paramedic instructors ensure you receive the same quality training used throughout the National Health Service.
Emergency Response Fundamentals
This comprehensive 3-day qualification transforms you into a confident workplace first aider, ready to handle any emergency from minor injuries to life-threatening situations.
- Your role as a workplace first aider and legal responsibilities
- How to assess incidents safely and manage emergency scenes
- Recording and reporting procedures
Critical Life Support
- Adult, child and infant CPR
- Defibrillation (AED) operation - both semi-automatic and fully automatic
- Managing unconscious casualties
- Recovery position for all age groups
- Choking response procedures
Serious Medical Emergencies
- Recognising and responding to heart attacks
- Stroke recognition and immediate care (FAST assessment)
- Managing seizures and epilepsy
- Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injector administration
- Shock management and treatment
- Asthma attacks and breathing difficulties
- Diabetic emergencies (hypo and hyperglycaemia)
Trauma and Injury Management
- Severe bleeding control and catastrophic haemorrhage
- Wound care and infection prevention
- Fractures, dislocations and spinal injuries
- Head and spinal injury management
- Chest injuries and crush injuries
- Burns and scalds
- Eye injuries and foreign objects
Environmental Injuries
- Heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Hypothermia and cold exposure
- Poisoning and harmful substance exposure
Common Workplace Injuries
- Cuts, grazes and minor bleeding
- Bruising and soft tissue injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Minor burns and scalds
- Splinters and foreign objects
How We Test Your Skills
We combine practical hands-on assessments with multiple choice questions to ensure you’re fully prepared. Our NHS-trained paramedic instructors provide real-world insights throughout, giving you the confidence to act when it matters most.
*Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) ** For each successful Learner
First Aid at Work Level 3 (RQF)* is Accredited by an Ofqual Regulated awarding body. This course meets requirements of The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and is valid for 3 years.
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First Aid at Work Course Benefits
- Build Life-Saving Confidence - Gain comprehensive competence to handle serious workplace incidents
- Download First Aid at Work (FAW) Course Flyer
- Comprehensive Coverage - Everything from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies
- Ensure Legal Compliance with the First Aid Regulations 1981
- Receive Expert Instruction from qualified NHS-trained paramedic trainers
- Flexible Learning Options - Choose 3-day classroom or blended learning (1 day online + 2 days practical)
First Aid at Work Course Pricing
First Aid at Work course can be delivered at your venue.
A group of up to 6 learners can be trained on-site for £1850.00.
Each additional learner is £250.00 up to a max of 12 learners with 1 trainer.
Training Locations Across East Anglia
We deliver First Aid at Work training at your premises throughout:
Norfolk – Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn, Thetford
Suffolk – Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft, Felixstowe
Cambridgeshire – Cambridge, Peterborough, Ely, Wisbech
Essex – Colchester, Chelmsford, Southend, Harlow
We also deliver courses nationwide for larger organizations.