Emergency First Aid
at Work Course (EFAW)
A focused 1-day, FAIB-regulated emergency first aid qualification, delivered on-site at your premises. Meet your legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Our FAIB accredited Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is a fully regulated 1-day on-site programme meeting the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Delivered at your premises by a registered FAIB trainer, delegates receive a nationally recognised EFAW certificate valid for 3 years — accepted by the HSE across all UK industries.
6 Contact Hours
Anywhere in the UK
FAIB Approved
£75 per head thereafter
Your Legal Duty to Provide Emergency First Aid at Work
Every employer in the UK has a statutory obligation to ensure adequate first aid provision is in place. This is not optional — it is a legal requirement under two key pieces of legislation that apply to every workplace, in every industry, regardless of size or sector.
Our FAIB-regulated Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is the recognised route to meeting your compliance obligations for lower-risk workplaces, providing your designated first aiders with the essential qualification they need to act effectively and lawfully in a workplace emergency.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) acknowledges FAIB as a recognised industry body, and FAIB membership requires all training providers to undergo independent monitoring — ensuring your team receives a consistently high standard of training.
Relevant Legislation
Requires all employers to provide a safe working environment, which includes appropriate first aid provision for all employees.
Places a duty on employers to conduct a needs assessment and provide adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities, and trained personnel.
HSE guidance recognises FAIB-regulated qualifications as meeting workplace first aid training standards. FAIB is recognised by both the HSE and the Department for Education.
Suitable for Lower-Risk Workplaces & Small Businesses
Any employer whose risk assessment identifies the need for an emergency first aider — typically smaller teams, offices and lower-risk environments.
Emergency First Aid at Work Syllabus
6 hours of practical and theoretical training covering the complete FAIB-regulated EFAW curriculum across 9 learning outcomes.
Optional topics (additional time required): Life-Threatening Bleeding, Wound Packing & Tourniquets
Assessment & Certification
Your FAIB-registered trainer continuously observes and assesses practical skills throughout the day.
CPR & AED, Recovery Position, Choking treatment and Bleeding/Wound management are individually assessed using FAIB's Practical Assessment Sheet.
25-minute written assessment. 11 out of 15 marks required to pass.
Delegates who pass receive an FAIB-approved Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, valid for 3 years and recognised across the UK.
Why Choose a FAIB Accredited EFAW Course?
FAIB was established in 2012 specifically to fill the quality assurance gap created when the HSE withdrew from directly approving first aid training providers.
HSE Recognised Body
FAIB is recognised by the Health and Safety Executive and the Department for Education/Ofsted. It is an original member of the First Aid Quality Partnership (FAQP).
Independent Monitoring
All FAIB training providers are independently monitored and inspected. Many inspectors are the same professionals who previously carried out visits for the HSE.
Nationally Recognised Certificate
FAIB certificates carry the provider's FAIB approval number and are recognised anywhere in the UK as valid evidence of workplace first aid compliance.
Qualified Trainers Only
Every trainer must be registered on the FAIB Trainer/Assessor register, hold a current FAW certificate, a formal teaching qualification and be monitored annually.
Meets HSE GEIS3 Standards
FAIB qualifications are mapped to the HSE's GEIS3 guidance document, giving employers confidence that their training meets the required standard.
Cost-Effective Compliance
FAIB is widely cited as one of the most cost-effective routes to compliant first aid training without compromising on quality or recognition.
One Simple Price. Delivered at Your Door.
No hidden costs. One flat fee for the full 1-day course at your premises — the more delegates you train, the better the value.
Need training for a smaller team?
Please get in touch — we are always happy to discuss the best and most practical way to make first aid training work for your business. As a general guide, smaller group courses are available from around £120 per delegate, with a minimum group size of 8. Every situation is different, so we'd love to have a conversation and find the right solution for you. Every situation is different, so we'd love to have a conversation and find the right solution for you.
How to Book Your On-Site EFAW Course
Get in Touch
Contact us with your preferred dates, location and number of delegates.
Confirm & Book
We'll confirm availability, send joining instructions and confirm your booking.
We Come to You
Your FAIB-registered trainer arrives at your premises with all equipment needed.
Certified First Aiders
Delegates who pass receive their FAIB Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, valid for 3 years.
Enquire About the EFAW Course
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