First aid course

Emergency First Aid at Work training at your workplace

One-day Emergency First Aid at Work training at your workplace for up to 12 people, £695 +VAT for the group. HSE compliant certification that lasts 3 years.

2 min readLast reviewed: October 2026By the Workplace Safety Group team

Quick answer: Our Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is a 1-day, face-to-face course delivered at your workplace. It costs £695 +VAT for a group of up to 12 people. Your team gets HSE compliant certification that lasts 3 years, and our instructor brings all the kit.

Confidence when it counts

If someone collapses, cuts themselves badly or starts choking, the first few minutes matter most. EFAW gives your people the skills and the confidence to step in, so you know your team and visitors are in safe hands.

Course at a glance

Length1 day
Price£695 +VAT for the whole group (up to 12 people)
WhereYour workplace, or a venue you arrange, anywhere in the UK
CertificateHSE compliant certification that lasts 3 years
KitOur instructor brings everything
Best forSmaller or lower-risk workplaces, such as offices

What your team will learn

  • The role and responsibilities of a first aider
  • Assessing an incident and the primary survey
  • CPR and the recovery position
  • Choking
  • Shock
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Minor burns

Your instructors

Experienced instructors with real-world backgrounds, including former police officers, firefighters and armed forces personnel, as well as nurses and paramedics.

Booking made simple

  1. Request a date and tell us how many people (4–12, or more than 12).
  2. We confirm within one working day.
  3. Payment is due 14 days before the course.

Cancellation: cancel more than 14 days before for a full refund. Within 14 days there's no refund, but we'll try to rearrange. Within 7 days, no refund or date change is possible.

FAQs

How long is Emergency First Aid at Work valid for?

Your team receives HSE compliant certification that lasts 3 years.

Is the price per person?

The £695 +VAT price covers the whole group of up to 12 people. For more than 12, get in touch and we'll arrange it.

EFAW or First Aid at Work: which do I need?

EFAW suits smaller or lower-risk workplaces. Higher-risk workplaces such as building sites and factories, or bigger teams, usually need the 3-day First Aid at Work course. Your first aid needs assessment decides.

Can first aid at work be done online?

To be a workplace first aider, you need a face-to-face course, which is why we train your team in person at your workplace.

How many first aiders do I need?

Enough to cover you at all times, including shifts, breaks and holidays. Your first aid needs assessment sets the number.

Ready to book?

Leave your number and one of the team will call you back about first aid training.