Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Level:
3
Duration:
1 day
Course code:
NU/2025/01003
Max group:
12
Complete this course to qualify as a workplace first aider for low-risk environments per H&S 1981.
Course Summary
FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Candidates successfully completing this course will be entitled to act as a first aider in the workplace. This Emergency First Aid at Work course may be more suitable whereby a needs assessment has identified a low-risk work environment.
This course complies with the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 (Appendix 6 Content of an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course) Note: The Emergency First Aid at Work course is unit 1 and day 1 of the First Aid at Work 3 day course
Course Contents
Responsibilities and reporting
Assessing the situation
Incident management and priorities of First Aid
Unresponsive Casualties
Resuscitation and AED awareness
Control of bleeding and shock
Choking
Common illnesses and injuries such as burns, epilepsy, and broken bones
Assessment
The instructor conducts ongoing summative practical assessments and written assessments. Upon successful completion, learners will receive regulated qualification. No external assessments are required for this qualification.
Duration
The course requires a minimum of 6 hours, distributed over the day. While it is ideal to complete the course in one day, we can adjust the schedule to suit your specific needs, as long as the course is completed within 3 weeks of starting and each training session lasts at least two hours.
Certification Validity
This qualification is valid for three years. To renew it, learners must complete the course again. It is recommended that learners attend annual refresher courses during the three-year period.
Further Information - Course Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Assessment method: Activities, competency assessments.
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
recommended refresher training and CPD