Is FAW or EFAW the right course?

Your risk assessment drives the choice. EFAW is a one-day foundation for lower-risk workplaces; FAW is the three-day programme for higher-risk environments or where you need deeper coverage.

Do you run on-site at our office or warehouse?

Yes - subject to suitable space, facilities and travel arrangements. Get in touch with your site details and headcount.

Training · FAW

First Aid at Work (FAW) - Level 3

The HSE-recognised three-day workplace qualification for designated first aiders in higher-risk environments.

All training courses

First Aid at Work is the longer-format workplace qualification appropriate for higher-risk settings or larger workforces, where deeper coverage and more capable first aiders are indicated by your risk assessment. It is regulated on the RQF and recognised by the HSE for workplace first aid arrangements.

Who it’s for

Designated workplace first aiders
Higher-risk environments such as construction, manufacturing, warehousing
Larger workforces needing strong first-aid coverage

What we’ll cover

Role and responsibilities of a workplace first aider
Primary survey and unresponsive casualty management
CPR and AED use
Choking, shock, severe bleeding and burns
Wider injuries and illnesses including head, spinal, fractures
Common medical emergencies

What you’ll leave with

Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
Three-year certificate (with annual refresher recommended)
Confidence to act as the named workplace first aider

FAQs

Is FAW or EFAW the right course?: Your risk assessment drives the choice. EFAW is a one-day foundation for lower-risk workplaces; FAW is the three-day programme for higher-risk environments or where you need deeper coverage.
Do you run on-site at our office or warehouse?: Yes - subject to suitable space, facilities and travel arrangements. Get in touch with your site details and headcount.