Emergency First Aid at Work
Certificate

Your Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate is part of your training and its cost is already factored in. 

Your Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate expires 3 years from the date you completed your training.

To renew your First Aid Certificate, you will need to take the course again once it has expired. This is so your skills and knowledge are up to date to enable you to provide the best treatment.

To be eligible for an EFAW Certificate, you need to be at least 16 years old. You can take the training from the age of 14, but can’t receive a certificate.

Emergency First Aid At Work (EFAW) is the most common type of First Aid Training. It takes 1-day and prepares you to respond in emergency situations by providing the relevant treatment. The training consists of important theory followed by practical work where you will use dummies and other equipment. Some of the things you will learn include how to control bleeding, treat burns and administer CPR.

The three most popular first aid training courses are Emergency First Aid At Work (1-day), First Aid At Work (3-days) and Paediatric First Aid (2-days). What training you choose depends on the environment that you work in and who you work with. For example, if you work in a high risk environment, like a construction site, you will require the 3-day First Aid At Work training. In the same way, if you work with children, you will need the paediatric first aid. It is best to speak with your employer to identify the kind of training required.

Depending on your employer and where you work, it could be a legal requirement. Some factors which are part of this include the risk assessment and size of the workforce.

The Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course is assessed during the class and does not have an exam at the end. As long as you follow what is being taught and are able to demonstrate what you have learnt, you pass on the same day.

Unfortunately this not possible as government legislation states that First Aid Training can only be delivered in person.

Employers rate First Aid Training very highly and it can really make you stand out as a candidate. It is also a valuable skill that can save lives. In some cases, First Aid Training is a legal requirement for certain employers. Therefore, already having the training automatically makes you a stronger candidate.

First Aid Training makes you more employable as many businesses look for certified candidates. It is also a useful skill for everyday life. For some employers, it is a legal requirement to have certified first aiders available. Ultimately, the First Aid Training course is designed to make you an efferent first aider and to provide basic life and first aid care.

The regulation states that it is the employer’s responsibility to provide sufficient First Aid support to injured or unwell staff. This includes having enough trained first aiders and access to necessary equipment to treat affected employees.