Emergency First Aid at Work Training (Level 3)
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Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course
Duration: 1 Day(s)
Certificate: Qualsafe Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
Location: Ellesmere Port
From £85 + VAT pp
Course Overview
Gain the knowledge and hands-on skills to act confidently as the first aider in low-risk workplace settings. This Qualsafe Awards QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) course aligns with HSE and employer guidance for first aid competency in lower-risk environments.
You’ll learn how to recognise and respond to common first-aid emergencies—such as choking, bleeding, shock, CPR & AED use—in a structured and practical manner.
On success, you’ll receive a nationally recognised QA Level 3 Award in EFAW, valid for 3 years.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
Designated first aiders in smaller, lower-risk workplaces
Schools, offices, shops, community groups
Supervisors or team leads who want confidence in basic emergency care
Individuals who already have first aid knowledge and want formal certification
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By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Assess an incident and apply the DR (C) ABCDE approach
Perform adult CPR and AED use correctly
Manage choking, bleeding, shock, burns and seizures
Recognise when to escalate to advanced care
Maintain incident records, casualty handover, and first aid basics
Delivered via instructor-led sessions with scenario practice and theory:
Responsibilities of the first aider & legal framework
Scene assessment and casualty approach (DR (C) ABCDE)
Adult CPR and AED usage
Management of choking (adult)
Control of bleeding & shock
Burns, scalds and minor wounds
Seizures and unconsciousness recovery position
Roles & handover to paramedics
Practical scenario stations with coached feedback
- Instructor-led training aligned to HSE/EFAW standards
- Qualsafe learner registration + QA Level 3 EFAW e-certificate on passing
- Learner materials: handbook, quick reference sheets, incident report forms
- All training equipment: manikins, AED trainers, bandaging kits, gloves & hygiene consumables
- Skills stations & real-world mini-scenarios with guided feedback
- Formal assessment: theory & practical tasks
- CPD evidence (~7 guided learning hours) & refresher reminders
- Refreshments & free parking (at training centres)
- Post-course support: certificate verification and template resources
To make sure the course runs safely and smoothly, please check that learners are able to meet the basic requirements below before booking.
- Age: 16+ on day one
- English & numeracy: Able to read, understand and complete assessments in English
- Physical capability: Comfortable kneeling or floor-based practice (CPR, casualty turns)
- Attendance: Full day attendance required to complete assessment
- Photo ID: Bring valid ID for registration
- Prior learning (optional): Basic first aid experience is helpful but not required
We want everyone to feel confident and supported—tell us what you need and we’ll do our best to help.
Reasonable adjustments: We can provide adjustments (e.g., extra time, rest breaks, adapted assessment methods) in line with awarding-body rules—without compromising safety or competence.
How to request: Tell us about any learning, access, health or language needs before the course so we can plan support.
Examples of support: Larger-print materials, quieter seating, alternative demonstration positions, scheduled breaks, adapted practical roles.
Health considerations: Please let us know about injuries, mobility limits, pregnancy or conditions that may affect practicals; we’ll tailor activities where safe to do so.
Venue access: Our centre has step-free access, accessible toilets and parking; on-site training can be adapted to your space—ask us for specific arrangements.
Location & Contact Details
TL Training Centre, The Technology Centre, Ellesmere Port — just off Junction 8 (M53).
Telephone: 0151 343 0588
Email: [email protected]
Prefer on-site training? We’ve got you covered.
On-site training (UK-wide)
We deliver both standard and courses anywhere in the UK. Tell us what you need and we’ll tailor the content, schedule and equipment to suit your site.
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Meet the instructors
Robin
Robin has 12+ years’ frontline pre-hospital experience as a Community First Responder with North West Ambulance Service, bringing calm, real-world insight to his first aid training.
Martin
Martin has 15+ years’ experience in learning & development and first aid training, delivering accredited, up-to-date courses with a calm, quality-first approach across the UK.
Lesley
Lesley is a friendly, quality-focused first aid trainer with 4+ years’ delivery experience, drawing on extensive real-world incident management from her years in aviation—so sessions stay practical, calm and people-centred.
Richard
Richard is an ex-military first aid & SIA trainer with years of calm, professional experience managing high-pressure incidents—from serious trauma and stabbings to everyday emergencies—so learners get reassuring, practical guidance.
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Duration: 1 Day(s)
Certificate: Qualsafe Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
Location: Ellesmere Port
From £85 + VAT pp
