QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Qualsafe Accredited | 1-Day Course | HSE Compliant
🩹 Essential First Aid for the Workplace
Our Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is perfect for individuals who want to gain the confidence and skills to respond to medical emergencies in the workplace. This one-day course meets HSE guidelines for low-risk environments and is ideal for small businesses or anyone looking to learn first aid basics.
Delivered in Radlett, Hertfordshire, or directly at your premises, this Qualsafe-accredited course provides practical, hands-on training from experienced instructors.
📋 Key Course Information
- Duration: 1 day (6 guided learning hours)
- Location: Radlett training centre or on-site
- Accreditation: Qualsafe Awards – Level 3 RQF
- Certificate Validity: 3 years
- Assessment: Ongoing practical observation + short written test
- Meets HSE workplace first aid requirements
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Role and responsibilities of a workplace first aider
- Primary survey and casualty assessment
- CPR and use of an AED (adult)
- Recovery position and managing unconscious casualties
- Choking response and treatment
- Control of bleeding and treatment of minor wounds
- Managing burns, scalds, and shock
- Accident reporting and infection prevention
👥 Who Should Attend?
- Small businesses or low-risk workplaces (offices, retail, hospitality)
- Staff who need a basic, HSE-compliant first aid qualification
- Volunteers, charity workers, and community responders
- Anyone wanting to learn essential first aid skills in a single day
💬 Delivery & Group Bookings
Join us at our Radlett training centre, or we can bring EFAW to your site anywhere across Hertfordshire, Watford, St Albans, Borehamwood, or NW London.
Discounted group rates available — contact us to book your team.
❓ EFAW FAQs
Is this course recognised by employers?
Yes — it’s a nationally recognised Level 3 RQF qualification, fully HSE compliant.
Do I need any previous experience?
No — this course is open to complete beginners.
What happens when my certificate expires?
EFAW certificates are valid for 3 years. To remain compliant, you’ll need to retake the course before it expires.
What’s the difference between EFAW and FAW?
EFAW is a basic 1-day course for low-risk settings. FAW is a more comprehensive 3-day course for higher-risk roles or environments