Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) On-site Training for Groups

1-Day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course Delivered On-site

The 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is delivered by the British Red Cross, it is ideal for those who need to be certified to be a first aider in lower-risk working environments.

Group Training (On-site)

This Emergency First Aid at Work course is delivered on-site at your premises for up to 12 people in the UK.

What is an Emergency First Aid at Work Course?

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is a 1-day training course that is designed to provide first aiders with the knowledge and skills they need to respond effectively to emergency situations in the workplace.

Our Emergency First Aid at Work course:

• meets the Health and Safety Executives requirements for first aid in the workplace
• is suitable for first aiders who require their initial EFAW certificate as well as those refreshing their qualification
• is widely recognised as a level 3 first aid qualification.

The training covers a range of essential first aid skills that are suitable for low hazard workplaces such as offices, shops and call centres. The combination of skills will help first aiders to respond quickly and confidently to injuries and illnesses, as well as recognise when professional medical help is necessary.

If your needs assessment identifies a requirement for additional first aid training (e.g. due to having employees with a medical condition), we recommend the 3-day First Aid at Work course which teaches the skills to recognise and treat a wider range of injuries and medical conditions.

Your Free Mental Health for First Aiders Course

All Emergency First Aid at Work learners have access to a free online 30-minute Mental Health for First Aiders course, once they have completed their First Aid at Work course.

As a first aider, you may also be required to support someone with mental ill health. It is therefore important to be able to take appropriate action to help promptly, safely, and effectively. HSE guidance encourages organisations to include mental health in their first aid needs assessment and plan the necessary training accordingly.

Why Choose to Train with Us?

With more than 40 years of experience, working with companies of all sizes across a range of industries, Red Cross Training is renowned for providing expert first aid training. From first aid to Mental Health at Work, all Red Cross training courses are clinically accurate and educationally sound.

Red Cross Training is ISO 9001:2015 certified for the design and provision of first aid courses which are based on the latest science, and are continually reviewed and evaluated. Pairing this science with our practical approach allows us to train your staff thoroughly and effectively.

Did you know that:

• the British Red Cross are one of the recognised standard setters for first aid at work in the Health and Safety (first aid) regulation 1981 guidance
• we are one of three authors of the current edition of the first-aid manual, which is recognised as one of the main sources for current first aid guidelines in the UK
• we consistently meet customer requirements and enhance customer satisfaction as demonstrated by our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation; a globally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS).

What Does Emergency First Aid at Work Cover?

This 1-day first aid course ensures learners are able to understand, and where relevant, apply the following skills when helping an adult in the workplace. Learners will develop the skills and confidence to help someone who is:

• unresponsive and not breathing, including how to use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
• unresponsive and breathing
• having a seizure
• choking
• bleeding
• suffering from shock and internal bleeding
• suffering from a burn.

The course also includes information on:

• assessing a casualty
• monitoring a casualty
• where to get help
• electrical incidents
• accident recording and reporting
• the control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH).

Learning and Assessment

How are learners assessed?

Learners are continuously evaluated during the course through a variety of hands-on demonstrations, interactive question and answer sessions, quizzes, and engaging activities like role-play. These activities are designed to guide and assist learners in gaining the necessary skills and ensure they can apply their knowledge safely within their workplace.

How long is an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate valid for?

Upon successfully completing the course, learners will be awarded an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate from the British Red Cross. This qualification remains valid for a period of three years.

How long is the Emergency First Aid at Work course?

The HSE require learners to complete 6 hours of learning, not including breaks. Our courses usually run from 9.15am to 4.45pm which includes a 1-hour lunch and 2 short 15 minute breaks. Learners are asked to arrive at the course at 9am to allow time for registration, late arrivals may be refused entry to the course.

Entry Requirements

The role of a first aider can be physically and emotionally challenging. It is important you select individuals who you feel will be able to act quickly and effectively in a first aid emergency situation.

Learners will need to demonstrate their ability to use the skills covered on the course to receive the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.

Suitable for learners over the age of 16.

Additional Fees May Apply

1. Instructor travel cost of per mile may be chargeable to your location and back.
2. Instructor accommodation may be required. This may vary depending on whether you would like the course to be delivered as a day release or block.

Please note: the course fee and additional fees are correct at the time of publishing, however may be subject to change. When you book an on-site course it is provisional only and not a confirmed booking. Upon receipt of your provisional booking you will be contacted by our representative to confirm your course details and to advise you of any additional costs

Essential Requirements

For delegate requirements, training equipment, training room and facilities, please read the 'Booking T&Cs for British Red Cross On-site Training' below.

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Upon successful completion of the on-site course, first aid certificates are issued by the British Red Cross at a later date.

Red Cross Training is one of the UK’s leading first aid training providers, with over 40 years’ experience delivering first aid courses for the workplace.

We offer a wide range of first aid, mental health, and health and safety courses to suit your business needs. Our training is developed entirely by us, ensuring we provide the highest standard of training from course design to delivery.

We are the trusted brand used by thousands of UK customers and have a customer satisfaction rating of 99 per cent. Our team is ISO 9001: 2015 certified and we are acknowledged by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as a standard setter for First aid at work training.

Envico Limited is an independent intermediary working in association with British Red Cross. Envico is not accredited by or associated with the HSE or any other examination body or institution in any way. All courses advertised on this website are advertised and delivered by independent and established accredited or approved training providers.

By proceeding with booking your course you:

• Confirm that the candidates nominated are suitable for training within the provision of the Health and Safety First Aid at Work Regulations (1981), Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (NI) 1982, in Northern Ireland.
• Agree to comply with the Standard terms and conditions of contract.
• Terms in service level agreements will overrule any conflicting terms detailed in the standard terms and conditions of contract as listed below.

Delegate Requirements

• All delegates must be aged 16+ and physically fit to perform all aspects of their course.
• The recommended minimum number of delegates on our in-company courses is 6.
• The maximum number of delegates our trainers are able to work with is 12.
• Please note that the cost of the course is a block price and will not change whether you have the minimum or maximum number of delegates.
• Delegate names are not required to be submitted prior to the course taking place as these will be obtained by the trainer on the day of the course.

Delivery and collection of training equipment (London courses only)

• If your course is taking place inside of the M25, please advise a member of the team when booking your course your preferred delivery and collection dates and times within the hours of 09:00 and 17:00; pre and post course.

Training Room

• The room should be large enough to accommodate the delegates seated, with one square metre of space per delegate, plus sufficient space to move into groups and activities away from the main training area.
• This can either be in break out areas/rooms or the main training room.
• Class Size should not exceed 12 delegates
• A carpeted floor. If the floor is not carpeted, mats will be required.
• Delegates may be required to lie on the floor for practical exercises.
• Consider one mat per two delegates
• N.B. not required for Moving and Handling courses.
• Clean, health and safety compliant, free from intrusive noise, with sufficient heating, lighting and ventilation for the duration of the training.
• Multiple electricity sockets and / or extension cables to suitably reach alternative electricity sources.
• Located on the ground floor or has access via a lift for the movement of equipment.

Access to equipment

• Smart TV with HDMI connections or LCD projector and table, projector screen or clear white wall.
• A flip chart with stand or white board(s).

Access to facilities

• Personnel are available to assist with the movement of furniture before and after the course
• Health and safety information for the building, e.g. fire exits and fire drills, to be supplied to the trainer upon their arrival.
• Delegates must be informed prior to the course start-time that they must not be interrupted during the course and attendance must fulfil the course contact hours specified.

1. Choose 'inside' or 'outside' of M25 (this determines the price of your course), then complete the form filling in the required fields.
2. Click 'Add to cart', you'll then be taken to our checkout page where you should choose the 'bank deposit' option so that we can advise of any additional fees that may apply.

You will receive a confirmation email with your provisional on-site course booking details. Shortly afterwards, an Envico representative will contact you to confirm course dates, fees and any other details.

If you wish to speak to somebody regarding your course straight away, you can call us on 0808 1966 830 free of charge.

Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.