Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course (EFAW)
Course Duration
6 Hours (1 Day)
Course Overview
This qualification is designed for workplaces where a first aid needs assessment identifies the requirement for an emergency first aider. The course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to workplace emergencies.
Who Is This Course For?
Low risk workplaces
Voluntary and community group members
Hospitality sector staff
Security sector personnel (note: security roles also require the Life-Threatening Bleed Control certificate)
Regulatory Compliance
Meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Assessment Method
The qualification is assessed through practical demonstration with no formal grading – learners either pass or are referred. Scenarios recreate real-life situations to enable learners to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills. Learners will also be asked related oral questions by the trainer/assessor during the assessment.
Certification
On successful completion, delegates receive the Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work.
Certificate Validity
3 years from the date of achievement.
Physical Requirements
Due to the practical nature of the assessment, learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment independently, with the casualty on the floor. This includes demonstrating effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin at floor level.