Overview
A practical one-day Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification. This course is suitable for those requiring recognised workplace first aid training and is commonly used as the first-aid prerequisite for SIA licence-linked training.
Course includes:
• 1 full day classroom-based training
• All training and assessment materials
• Practical assessment conducted by a qualified instructor
• Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work certificate upon successful completion
Who Is This Course For?
This qualification is suitable for:
• Anyone who needs first aid training for work
• All SIA security professionals (required by law before training)
• Retail, hospitality, offices, schools, community centres
• Anyone wanting vital life-saving skills
• Employers needing to comply with HSE requirements
What You Will Learn
Unit 1 – The Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aider
Unit 2 – Assessing an Incident after it occurred
Unit 3 – Unconscious Casualty Management
Unit 4 – CPR & AED Training and best practices
Unit 5 – Identifying seizures and convulsions and responding appropriately
Unit 6 – External Bleeding & Shock
Unit 7 – Managing Common Minor Injuries
Unit 1 – The Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aider
• Assessing the situation
• Managing dangers & keeping yourself safe
• Incident reporting
• Infection control
Unit 2 – Assessing an Incident after it occurred
• Scene safety
• Primary survey
• Levels of consciousness
• Calling emergency services
Unit 3 – Unconscious Casualty Management
• Recovery position
• Airway management
• Preventing deterioration
Unit 4 – CPR & AED Training and best practices
• Adult CPR
• Defibrillator (AED) use
• Realistic drills & practice
• Choking response (adult)
Unit 5 – Identifying seizures and convulsions and responding appropriately
• Recognising convulsions
• Safe management
• When to call 999
Unit 6 – External Bleeding & Shock
• Catastrophic bleeding
• Pressure, elevation, dressings
• Shock management
• Embedded objects
Unit 7 – Managing Common Minor Injuries
• Small burns
• Cuts, grazes, bruising
• Nosebleeds
Practical Assessments
You will complete:
• 1 short practical first-aid assessment
• 1 multiple-choice exam
All assessments are beginner-friendly, with considerate, supportive instruction.
Entry Requirements
To enrol, you must:
• Must be aged 14+
• Must be able to perform CPR on the floor
• Basic English comprehension
Pre-Course Learning Requirements
There are no formal pre-course learning requirements for this qualification. All training and assessment are completed during the classroom-based course.
English Language Requirements
• Learners must be able to understand spoken English instructions from the instructor.
• Learners must be able to read and understand written first-aid and health & safety materials.
• No formal English test is required; however, sufficient literacy in English is essential for successful completion.
What You Receive
• Highfield Level 3 EFAW certificate (valid 3 years)
• Training manual
• Practical, hands-on instruction
• Same-day certification confirmation
• Option to bundle with SIA courses
Why Take Your First Aid Course with GSN Training?
• Highfield-approved quality
• Expert trainers with real emergency experience
• Practical, scenario-driven learning
• Small class sizes
• Perfect for SIA licence applicants
• Outstanding pass rate
How This Course Links to SIA Training
To attend the SIA Door Supervisor course, learners must hold an approved first-aid
certificate. Completing EFAW with GSN ensures:
• You meet the SIA requirement
• Your certificate is accepted without issue
• You’re fully prepared for practical security scenarios