Emergency First Aid at Work FAQs The RLSS UK Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is a one-day first aid course covering various CPR and first aid skills. It gives employers and staff the skills to reduce workplace risks and dangers. You don't need any prior knowledge of first aid to complete the course, and everyone should take an EFAW course to create a safer working environment for all. To support you with any questions you have about the RLSS UK EFAW course, you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the course below. Emergency First Aid at Work Overview Find an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course near you! What is an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification? What is covered in the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification? How long does it take to complete an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification? Is emergency first aid at work a qualification? How do the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW) qualifications vary? How long does my Emergency First Aid at Work certificate last? What do I need to do to renew my Emergency First Aid at Work qualification? Can completing an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) help me enter university? How many UCAS points is an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification? Are RLSS UK first aid qualifications regulated? Do I need an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification? How much does an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course cost in the UK? How can I find an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course near me? Do RLSS UK First Aid courses include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training? Does my organisation or job role need to be associated with a water-based activity or water safety to complete RLSS UK first aid courses? I am a Trainer Assessor (TA) and would like to deliver outside of my own Approved Training Centre (ATC), which I work for. How can I do this? What course materials will be available? What is an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification? The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification enables a first-aider to provide basic first aid in an emergency. What is covered in the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification? The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is a one-day first aid course that covers a range of CPR and first aid skills. It provides candidates with the skills to ensure a safe working environment and enables a first aider to provide emergency first aid to someone ill or injured at work. It is recommended that everyone undertake an Emergency First Aid course to create a safer working environment. How long does it take to complete an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification? The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is six hours of learning, which can be delivered in one day or split into smaller sessions over a four-week period from the start of the course. The trainer assesses candidates throughout the course. Is emergency first aid at work a qualification? Yes, emergency first aid at work is a qualification. How do the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW) qualifications vary? The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification is suitable for staff who work in a 'low-risk' environment, such as an office or shop and meets HSE requirements for providing a safe working environment. The First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification is more comprehensive and enables the first-aider to recognise and administer first aid in more serious scenarios. How long does my Emergency First Aid at Work certificate last? The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification is valid for three years. What do I need to do to renew my Emergency First Aid at Work qualification? To renew an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification, candidates must redo the initial course again and be re-assessed against all unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria. Can completing an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) help me get into university? An Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) could help you enter university. The EFAW is an Ofsted registered course. Upon completion, you will obtain an RLSS UK Qualifications Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), which carries eight Tariff points on the UCAS scoring system. How many UCAS points is an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification? The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) counts as eight Tariff points on the UCAS scoring system. Are RLSS UK first aid qualifications regulated? Yes. RLSS UK is recognised and monitored by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland. Do I need an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification? It is the employer's responsibility to decide, based on a needs assessment, which qualification an employee should complete. Please consult with your employer about which course you need. For more information about writing a first aid needs assessment, visit www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/needs-assessment.htm How much does an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course cost in the UK? The cost of first aid courses can vary depending on the venue and location, but an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) usually costs between £75 and £100 to complete. How can I find an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course near me? To find an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), visit the RLSS UK Course Finder or contact your local training provider, leisure centre or lifesaving club for possible upcoming courses. Do RLSS UK First Aid courses include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training? All RLSS UK first aid courses include some basic use of an AED, but this is not certificated. If you require comprehensive AED training, then a standalone course is available. For more information about the AED programme, visit www.rlss.org.uk/automated-external-defibrillator-aed Does my organisation or job role need to be associated with a water-based activity or water safety to complete RLSS UK first aid courses? No! RLSS UK first aid qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated and, therefore, suitable for all individuals and workplaces. To view all RLSS UK first aid qualifications, visit www.rlss.org.uk/rlss-uk-first-aid-qualifications I am a Trainer Assessor (TA) and would like to deliver outside of my own Approved Training Centre (ATC), which I work for. How can I do this? To deliver training at different venues, you need to talk to your ATC Coordinator within your workplace about the feasibility of doing this; you may need to become an Approved Training Provider (ATP) to ensure you have the appropriate cover. To find out more about being a First Aid TA, visit www.rlss.org.uk/become-a-first-aid-trainer-assessor What course materials will be available? All courses have the option of candidate manuals being available. The text within the first aid manuals compliments the course’s teaching resources and trainer materials available for when delivering the course. For more information visit www.rlss.org.uk/emergency-first-aid-at-work Manage Cookie Preferences