Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

The RLSS UK Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is a regulated first aid qualification that supports workplace first aid provision. It is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland, and the certificate is valid for 3 years.

The EFAW is suitable for anyone who requires a first aid qualification to fulfil their role in the workplace. It is particularly relevant for:

• Employees who need workplace first aid training
• Employers and small business teams
• Community and voluntary organisations
• Sports clubs and activity providers
• Customer-facing teams
• Individuals looking for a recognised basic first aid qualification
• Leisure, fitness and aquatic staff where relevant

No previous first aid experience is required to attend.

There are no formal academic entry requirements for the EFAW qualification. Candidates must be physically capable of performing CPR and other practical skills, and must be able to communicate effectively in English, as the course and assessment are delivered in English.

Candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of assessment. No prior first aid knowledge is required.

The qualification content is 6 hours. It can be delivered as a full face-to-face course or through blended delivery, where 2 hours are completed before the 4-hour face-to-face session. Course timings and delivery format will be confirmed when your booking is arranged

Successful candidates will receive:

• The RLSS UK Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland.
• A certificate valid for 3 years from the date of assessment
• Proof of completion suitable for your employer's health and safety records

The certificate can support employer first aid records and workplace first aid arrangements, subject to the employer’s first aid needs assessment.

The EFAW certificate is valid for 3 years from the date it is awarded. After this period, the qualification expires and you will need to complete a renewal course to maintain your certification. We recommend booking a renewal course before your certificate expires to avoid any lapse in first aid cover.

Yes. To renew an EFAW certificate, candidates must re-qualify by completing the required 6 hours of course content and being assessed against all learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

Yes. The RLSS UK Emergency First Aid at Work qualification supports HSE and HSENI first aid requirements. In Northern Ireland, employers should use their first aid needs assessment to decide whether EFAW is appropriate for their workplace.