First Aid at Work Training (3-Day Course)

Accredited First Aid at Work Training at Our Merthyr Tydfil Academy or Delivered Across the UK

Accidents and medical emergencies can happen without warning. Whether it’s a cardiac arrest, severe bleeding, burns, fractures or sudden illness, having trained First Aiders in your workplace can save lives while helping your organisation meet its legal responsibilities.

Our First Aid at Work (3-Day) course provides delegates with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to respond effectively to a wide range of workplace medical emergencies. Through extensive practical exercises and realistic scenarios, delegates learn how to assess casualties, perform life-saving CPR, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), manage serious injuries and provide ongoing casualty care until professional medical assistance arrives.

This comprehensive course is suitable for workplaces requiring fully qualified First Aiders under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and follows current UK Resuscitation Council guidance and recognised first aid best practice.

Training is delivered at our dedicated Health & Safety Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, or at your premises anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales.

Whether you need to train one employee or an entire workforce, Evolution Safety Solutions provides professional, engaging and practical First Aid at Work Training tailored to your organisation.

For expert advice or to book your course, call our team today on 03333 399 037.

Why Choose Evolution Safety Solutions?

Effective First Aid training is about far more than passing an assessment. It is about giving delegates the confidence to take immediate, effective action when someone’s life may depend upon it.

Our experienced instructors deliver practical, engaging and interactive training that prepares delegates for real workplace emergencies.

When you choose Evolution Safety Solutions, you benefit from:

• Experienced first aid professionals
• Practical hands-on learning throughout
• Modern Health & Safety Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil
• Nationwide on-site training
• Small class sizes
• High-quality training equipment
• CPR manikins and AED training devices
• Flexible training dates
• Certificates issued following successful completion
• Continued support after your course

We provide First Aid at Work Training for organisations across construction, manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, education, utilities, retail, logistics, offices, local authorities and many other industries.

What Is First Aid at Work Training?

The First Aid at Work (FAW) course is the UK’s most comprehensive workplace first aid qualification.

It equips delegates with the practical skills required to deal with a wide range of medical emergencies, from minor injuries through to life-threatening incidents, until professional medical help arrives.

The course develops confidence, competence and practical ability through realistic scenarios and extensive hands-on learning.

Is First Aid at Work Training a Legal Requirement?

The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or become ill at work.

The number of trained First Aiders required depends upon your organisation’s First Aid Needs Assessment, taking into account factors such as:

• Number of employees
• Nature of work activities
• Workplace hazards
• Shift patterns
• Lone working
• Distance from emergency medical services
• Previous accident history
• Public access

Providing appropriately trained First Aiders helps organisations demonstrate compliance while improving workplace safety and emergency preparedness.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for employees designated as workplace First Aiders and anyone wishing to develop comprehensive first aid knowledge.

Suitable delegates include:

• Construction workers
• Manufacturing employees
• Warehouse operatives
• Engineering teams
• Office staff
• Supervisors
• Managers
• Health and Safety Representatives
• Facilities management teams
• Security personnel
• Local authority employees
• Retail staff
• Hospitality workers
• Sports clubs
• Charities
• Volunteers

No previous first aid experience is required.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:

• Assess emergency situations safely
• Conduct a primary survey
• Recognise life-threatening conditions
• Perform adult CPR
• Safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Place casualties into the recovery position
• Manage choking emergencies
• Treat severe bleeding
• Manage shock
• Treat burns and scalds
• Recognise fractures and soft tissue injuries
• Manage head and spinal injuries
• Respond to medical emergencies including heart attack, stroke, asthma, epilepsy and diabetes
• Record and report incidents appropriately

Course Content

Our three-day First Aid at Work course combines classroom learning with extensive practical training.

Roles and Responsibilities of the First Aider

Including:

• Legal responsibilities
• Incident management
• Infection prevention and control
• First aid equipment
• Casualty records

Casualty Assessment

Delegates learn how to:

• Assess danger
• Check responsiveness
• Open the airway
• Assess breathing
• Call emergency services
• Prioritise treatment

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Practical instruction includes:

• Adult CPR
• Rescue breaths
• Chest compressions
• Recovery position
• AED use

Medical Emergencies

Training covers:

• Heart attack
• Cardiac arrest
• Stroke
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Anaphylaxis
• Seizures
• Fainting

Injuries

Delegates learn how to manage:

• Severe bleeding
• Minor wounds
• Burns
• Scalds
• Fractures
• Sprains
• Strains
• Head injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Eye injuries
• Crush injuries
• Amputations
• Shock

Environmental Emergencies

Including:

• Heat exhaustion
• Heatstroke
• Hypothermia
• Poisoning

Practical Training

Practical exercises form a significant part of the course.

Delegates will practise:

• CPR
• AED operation
• Recovery position
• Choking management
• Bandaging techniques
• Casualty assessment
• Bleeding control
• Splinting techniques
• Workplace emergency scenarios

Every delegate receives practical experience using professional first aid equipment under the supervision of experienced instructors.

Benefits for Employers

Investing in First Aid at Work Training provides significant benefits beyond legal compliance.

Benefits include:

• Improved workplace safety
• Increased employee confidence
• Faster emergency response
• Reduced severity of workplace injuries
• Greater resilience during medical emergencies
• Demonstration of legal compliance
• Stronger health and safety culture
• Enhanced employee wellbeing

Training at Our Merthyr Tydfil Academy

Our purpose-built Health & Safety Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, provides an excellent environment for practical first aid training.

We regularly welcome delegates from:

• Merthyr Tydfil
• Cardiff
• Newport
• Swansea
• Bridgend
• Pontypridd
• Caerphilly
• Aberdare
• Blackwood
• Ebbw Vale
• Neath
• Abergavenny

Our facilities include:

• Modern classrooms
• CPR manikins
• AED training units
• Practical first aid equipment
• Free parking
• Refreshments
• Excellent transport links

On-Site First Aid at Work Training

For organisations with several employees requiring training, we can deliver the course at your premises anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales.

Benefits include:

• Reduced travel costs
• Flexible training dates
• Practical workplace scenarios
• Cost-effective for groups
• Minimal disruption to your business

Course Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course suitable for workplace First Aiders?

Yes. This course is designed for employees who have been nominated to act as First Aiders within their organisation.

How long is the qualification valid?

The qualification is valid for three years. We recommend attending an annual refresher session to maintain confidence and practical skills.

Will I learn CPR and how to use an AED?

Yes. Practical CPR and AED training form a core part of this course.

Can you deliver the course at our workplace?

Yes. We provide First Aid at Work Training throughout England, Scotland and Wales.

Do delegates receive a certificate?

Yes. All delegates who successfully complete the course receive a recognised First Aid at Work certificate.

Looking for Other First Aid Courses?

We also deliver:

• Emergency First Aid at Work (1 Day)
• Emergency First Aid at Work Annual Refresher
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Paediatric First Aid
• Catastrophic Bleeding First Aid
• Mental Health First Aid Courses
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training

Our team can help you select the most appropriate course based on your First Aid Needs Assessment and workplace risks.

Book Your First Aid at Work Training Today

Ensure your organisation is prepared to respond effectively to workplace medical emergencies with comprehensive First Aid at Work Training from Evolution Safety Solutions.

Whether you need to train one employee or your entire workforce, we provide professional, engaging and practical training designed to give delegates the confidence to act when every second counts.

Join one of our scheduled courses at our Health & Safety Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil, or let our experienced instructors deliver the course at your workplace anywhere in the UK.

Contact Evolution Safety Solutions

Telephone: 03333 399 037

Email: info@evolutionsafetysolutions.co.uk

Alternatively, complete the enquiry form on this page and a member of our team will contact you to discuss your training requirements.