Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

The Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is designed for individuals designated as first aiders in low-risk environments, such as offices, shops, or small classrooms. It is also ideal for organisations where a health and safety assessment identifies that a full three-day qualification isn't necessary.

This one-day course is essential for:

• Small business employees needing to meet legal HSE requirements.

• Self-employed contractors working on-site.

• Support staff assisting a Lead First Aider in higher-risk settings.

It provides the vital skills to manage casualties until professional medical help arrives.

Generally, you should:

Choose Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) if you work in a low-risk setting like a small office or shop with fewer than 50 people. This one-day course covers life-saving basics like CPR and choking.

Choose First Aid at Work (FAW) if you are in a higher-risk environment like construction or manufacturing, or if your workplace has over 50 employees. This three-day course is more advanced, teaching you to manage major trauma, fractures, and medical conditions like heart attacks or strokes.

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course takes one day to complete.

Given the nature of first aid, you cannot take this course online.