Emergency First Aid at Work

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification is ideal for those working in lower hazard environment (e.g. shops, offices), with smaller teams (i.e. less than 50 people) where HSE guidelines specify staff should be EFAW qualified or where they are supporting colleagues who hold a full First Aid at Work qualification. 

The nationally accredited RQF Level 3 qualification fully complies with the 2017 EYFS Statutory Framework. The course qualification is suitable for individuals aged 16 and above who work with, or care for, babies and children. These roles include teachers, nursery/pre-school staff, child minders, nannies and au pairs. The course is divided into two units, allowing learners to cover both action for emergency situations and the necessary treatment, various other injuries or chronic conditions. 

This covers content from the Level One course, expanding on the effects of drugs and alcohol. It incorporates the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and covers ways in which a positive mental health culture can be supported within a workplace.

This is a Level 2 course, suitable for people who actively connect with children and young people. Covering areas such as, depression, self-harm, eating disorders and bullying this course  provides them with knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions, as well as skills to start a conversation to be able to signpost a person towards professional help. 

Workplace regulations require employers to provide staff with health & safety information and training - supplemented, as necessary, with more specific information and training on manual handling, injury risks and prevention. This nationally recognised, Level 2 qualification meets HSE recommendations and provides learners with a good understanding of relevant legislation, risk assessment and safe moving and handling planning and practice. 

This Level 2 accredited, nationally recognised qualification is an excellent introduction to food safety in catering and will benefit all employees at all levels. It covers various topics to ensure that learners understand relevant legislation, their responsibilities in terms of keeping work areas clean and hygienic and keeping food safety.