RLSS Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Qualification
The RLSS Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Qualification is suitable for anyone, no prior first aid knowledge is required. This will equip you with the skills you need to deal with emergency injuries and illness. The First Aid at Work (FAW) Qualification equips you to deal with a larger variety of skills to deal with a wider variety of injuries and illness so consider if this would be more suitable to you
Combining the EFAW with the Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course
The EFAW course can be combined with the Emergency Paediatric First Aid course, making effective use of time, space and money if your intention is to eventually get both. See our information table below for more information
| EPFA Stand Alone | EFAW Stand Alone | EPFA + EFAW Combined |
| Public Course: £65pp | £65pp | £80pp |
| Group Course £150 + £8pp (for course manuals) | £150 + £12pp (for course manuals) | £187.50 + £14pp (for course manuals) |
| 1 Day – 6 Hours | 1 Day – 6 Hours | 1 Day – 7 Hours |
| Topic | Emergency First Aid at Work | First Aid at Work | Emergency Paediatric First Aid | Paediatric First Aid |
| Adult CPR & AED | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Child & Infant CPR & AED | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Scene & Primary Survey | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Secondary Survey (Head-to-Toe) | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Recovery Position | ✅ Adult | ✅ Adult | ✅ Infant & Child | ✅ Infant & Child |
| Choking Management | ✅ Adult | ✅ Adult | ✅ Infant & Child | ✅ Infant & Child |
| External Bleeding & Shock | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Seizures | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Minor Injuries (Cuts, Grazes, etc.) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fractures, Sprains & Strains | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Head & Spinal Injuries | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Chest Injuries | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Eye, Ear & Nose Conditions | ❌ | ✅ (Eyes) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Anaphylaxis & Auto-Injectors | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Major Illness (Heart Attack/Stroke) | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Chronic Paediatric Illness (Meningitis) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Poisoning | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Electric Shock | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Extremes of Temperature | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
Our current price is £65 for a single space, or £150 for a group session for up to 12 learners
6 hours in-person contact learning time (i.e not including lunch breaks) over 1 day
The EFAW is suitable for low risk environments and small businesses, such as small offices, shops and small teams. It’s useful for anyone wanted to gain some basic First Aid skills, and learn how to perform Basic Life Support
Higher risk and larger businesses should consider whether the full First Aid at Work course is more appropriate (see below)
While there is no hard and fast rule about how many First Aiders you should have, and the level of training they need, most buildings should have some form of First Aider on site at any time in case something happens. The EFAW course allows compliance with Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and will mean you are covered should you perform treatment in line with your qualification
Common roles requiring the EFAW:
🏢 Office Workers
🛍️ Retail Assistants
🛡️ Security Guards & Door Supervisors
⚽ Sports Coaches
🏋️♂️ Fitness Instructors & Personal Trainers
🚚 Delivery Drivers & Lone Workers
🧘♀️ Yoga & Pilates Teachers
📞 Receptionists
🏛️ Library & Museum Staff
✂️ Hairdressers & Barbers
🏫 School Support Staff
🌲 Forestry Workers
The EFAW course is designed to be the first step to becoming a qualified First Aider, this means the course is suitable for most people. We recommend having the following to ensure you will maximise the chances of learning:
- Must be a minimum age of 16 years old
- To have the ability to kneel for a short period of time
- A basic level of english and hearing
Three years
There are three method of assessment for this course:
- Continual observation throughout by the trainer
- A Multiple Choice Quiz
- Practical Scenario Obervations
We don’t want learners to worry about any assessment, as the trainer is there to help you through it and make sure you have the skills required after the course
You will receive the following certificate upon successful completion of the course:
- RLSS Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
This qualification is Ofqual, CCEA and Qualification Wales accredited, compliant with Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and nationally recognised
To renew your current EFAW you will need to re-do the 6 hours (1 day) of training
Yes! If you choose the RLSS option when picking the type of certificate you get (arranged prior to the course) then you can get:
3.5 CIMSPA Points
8 UCAS points
Please feel free to drop our course training a quick email with your question, and they’ll get back to you with the answer:
Dylan@RPRTtraining.co.uk