First Aid at Work Course
Practical FAW Training for the Workplace
Develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to respond when someone becomes ill or injured at work.
Elite Lifesaving Skills delivers practical First Aid at Work training for businesses, organisations and workplace teams across London, Essex and surrounding areas.
Practical First Aid Skills
Develop hands-on skills for responding to workplace first aid emergencies.
CPR & AED
Practise CPR and the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator.
Workplace Emergencies
Learn how to assess situations and respond appropriately to a range of injuries and illnesses.
Does My Workplace Need a First Aider
Every workplace is different. The number of first aiders you need — and the level of training they require — should be based on your organisation's first aid needs assessment.
Factors such as the size of your workforce, workplace hazards, shift patterns, working locations and the potential risks employees face can all influence the first aid arrangements you need.
Understand Your Workplace Risks
Consider the type of work being carried out, known hazards and the kinds of injuries or illnesses that could reasonably occur.
Consider Your Workforce
Think about employee numbers, shift patterns, lone workers, remote locations and how quickly first aid assistance could be available.
Choose the Right First Aid Training
Depending on your first aid needs assessment, your organisation may require Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), First Aid at Work (FAW) or other appropriate first aid provision.
What Is a First Aid at Work Course?
The First Aid at Work (FAW) course is designed to develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to respond to a wide range of injuries and illnesses that may occur in the workplace.
It provides more comprehensive training than Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and may be appropriate where an employer's first aid needs assessment identifies the need for a higher level of first aid provision.
During the course, learners develop practical skills including CPR, AED use, casualty assessment and the management of workplace injuries and medical emergencies.
Training combines theory with practical scenarios, giving learners opportunities to practise what they have learned rather than simply sitting through classroom content.
At Elite Lifesaving Skills, we focus on helping learners understand why they're taking an action, how to perform it correctly and how to respond confidently when faced with a real emergency.
The aim isn't simply to gain a certificate. It's to prepare someone to step forward when a colleague genuinely needs help.
What Does First Aid at Work Training Cover?
The First Aid at Work (FAW) course develops the practical skills and knowledge needed to respond to a wide range of workplace injuries, illnesses and medical emergencies.
Training combines first aid theory with hands-on practical exercises, helping learners understand how to assess an incident, prioritise treatment and provide appropriate first aid until further medical assistance is available.
The course covers areas including CPR, AED use, casualty assessment, unconscious casualties, bleeding, shock, injuries and medical emergencies.
Our focus is on giving learners opportunities to practise their skills and build confidence, so they are better prepared to respond when faced with a real workplace emergency.
Comprehensive Workplace First Aid Training
First Aid at Work provides broader training than Emergency First Aid at Work and is designed for workplaces where the first aid needs assessment identifies a need for more comprehensive first aid provision.
Training includes practical skills and knowledge across a wider range of first aid situations, preparing learners to manage both life-threatening emergencies and other workplace injuries and illnesses.
Not sure whether your workplace requires FAW or EFAW? ELS can help you understand the different training options before you book.
Practical First Aid Skills
Develop practical skills for assessing casualties, managing incidents and providing appropriate first aid for workplace injuries and illnesses.
CPR, AED & Emergency Response
Practise CPR, AED use and responding to life-threatening emergencies where quick and effective action matters..
Injuries & Medical Emergencies
Learn how to recognise and respond to a range of injuries and medical conditions that could occur in the workplace.
Who Is First Aid at Work Training For?
First Aid at Work is designed for people who may be required to provide first aid within their workplace.
The appropriate level of training should be determined by the employer's first aid needs assessment, taking into account the workplace, workforce and risks involved.
FAW may be suitable for organisations that require a broader level of first aid knowledge and practical skills than those covered by Emergency First Aid at Work.
Higher-Risk Workplaces
Suitable where workplace activities or hazards mean employees could face a wider range of injuries and first aid emergencies.
Larger Workplace Teams
Organisations with larger workforces may identify the need for appropriately trained first aiders as part of their first aid arrangements.
Workplace First Aiders
Ideal for employees who have been selected to take on the role of a trained first aider within their organisation.
Businesses & Organisations
FAW training can support first aid provision across a wide range of workplaces, including offices, leisure facilities, hospitality, education, construction and other working environments.
How Does First Aid at Work Training Work?
First Aid at Work is designed to provide comprehensive workplace first aid training through a combination of theory and practical learning.
How Long Is the FAW Course?
First Aid at Work involves 18 hours of training, normally delivered over three days
How Is FAW Assessed?
Learners are assessed throughout the course through practical demonstrations and assessment of their first aid skills and knowledge.
Candidates must successfully complete the required assessments to achieve the qualification.
How Long Does FAW Last?
A First Aid at Work qualification is valid for three years.
Before the qualification expires, first aiders should complete the appropriate FAW requalification training if they need to maintain their qualification.
Good to Know: The HSE recommends that first aiders undertake annual refresher training during the three-year certification period to help maintain their basic skills.
On-Site First Aid at Work Training
ELS can deliver First Aid at Work training directly at your workplace, making it easier to train your team together without sending employees to an external training venue.
On-site delivery also allows training to be discussed in the context of your own working environment, helping learners relate their first aid skills to situations they could realistically face at work.
Available across London, Essex, Redbridge and surrounding areas, with wider locations available by arrangement..
Have Questions About First Aid at Work?
Choosing the right first aid training can depend on your workplace, workforce and the findings of your first aid needs assessment.
Visit our First Aid Training FAQs for straightforward answers to common questions about workplace first aid training, qualifications and choosing the right course.
Why We Created The ELS Standard
Many training courses focus on passing an assessment.
We believe that's only part of the journey.
Real success comes when delegates leave feeling confident enough to apply their skills during a genuine emergency.
The ELS Standard™ was developed to ensure every course combines accredited learning with practical experience, realistic scenarios and workplace relevance.
Our aim is simple:
To prepare people for real situations, not just successful assessments.
Explore Our First Aid Training
Elite Lifesaving Skills delivers practical First Aid training for businesses, schools and organisations across London, Essex and surrounding areas.
Whether you need comprehensive workplace first aid training, essential emergency skills or specialist training, explore our courses below.
AED Training
Want your team to feel confident using a defibrillator?
Practical AED training helps learners practise CPR, defibrillator use and cardiac arrest emergency response.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Looking for essential workplace emergency first aid skills?
EFAW provides focused practical training in emergency response, CPR, AED use and essential first aid skills.
Paediatric First Aid
Work with babies or children?
Our Paediatric First Aid training develops the skills and confidence to respond to injuries, illnesses and emergencies involving babies and children.
Ready to Prepare Your Workplace?
Whether you're training a new workplace first aider, renewing your team's skills or improving your organisation's first aid provision, practical training can help your staff feel better prepared when an emergency happens.
Train with Elite Lifesaving Skills and develop the knowledge, practical first aid skills and confidence needed to respond when someone becomes ill or injured at work.
First Aid at Work Training • London • Essex • Redbridge & Surrounding Areas