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WORKPLACE COMPLIANT FIRST AID SKILLS
Emergency First Aid at Work for Forestry
Our Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to respond confidently to the most common workplace emergencies.
The Course also includes content required by The Forestry Commission for workers exposed to high-risk environments where there is a risk of severe cuts caused by chainsaws and machinery, crush injuries, hypothermia and Lyme Disease.
Course Overview
Our Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to respond confidently to the most common workplace emergencies.
The Course also includes content required by The Forestry Commission for workers exposed to high-risk environments where there is a risk of severe cuts caused by chainsaws and machinery, crush injuries, hypothermia and Lyme Disease.
Ideal for
Ideal for high-risk workplaces with fewer than 50 employees, organisations seeking a cost-effective and practical First Aid solution, individuals needing workplace-compliant First Aid skills or as additional support to existing FAW-qualified staff. The Course gives you the skills to act quickly, safely and effectively when someone becomes injured or unwell at work.
What to expect
Successful trainees will be qualified in the role of Emergency First-Aider. They’ll learn how to prevent cross-infection, record incidents and actions, use available First Aid equipment, act within workplace procedures, and comply with legal responsibilities. All training is delivered in line with the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines (2021) and fully meets the latest HSE and ERC requirements, including dealing with haemostatic dressings and tourniquets.
Trainees will learn how to respond safely and effectively in an emergency, assess the scene, identify dangers, prioritise treatment, and manage an unresponsive casualty (including seizure management). The Course also covers essential life-saving interventions including performing high-quality CPR, safe and effective use of an AED (defibrillator), and managing choking casualties. We also teach how to treat common workplace injuries such as wounds and bleeding, shock and minor injuries (cuts, grazes, bruises, burns, scalds and small splinters).
A Regulated Qualification is available on request for roles that require a regulated certificate.
What you’ll learn
Successful trainees will be qualified in the role of Emergency First-Aider. They’ll learn how to prevent cross-infection, record incidents and actions, use available First Aid equipment, act within workplace procedures, and comply with legal responsibilities. All training is delivered in line with the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines (2021) and fully meets the latest HSE and ERC requirements, including dealing with haemostatic dressings and tourniquets.
Trainees will learn how to respond safely and effectively in an emergency, assess the scene, identify dangers, prioritise treatment, and manage an unresponsive casualty (including seizure management). The Course also covers essential life-saving interventions including performing high-quality CPR, safe and effective use of an AED (defibrillator), and managing choking casualties, and additional content required by The Forestry Commission for workers at risk of severe cuts caused by chainsaws and machinery. We also teach how to treat common workplace injuries such as wounds and bleeding, shock and minor injuries (cuts, grazes, bruises, burns, scalds and small splinters), as well as the treatment of injuries including dealing with haemostatic dressings and tourniquets, crush injuries, hypothermia and Lyme Disease.
A Regulated Qualification is available on request for roles that require a regulated certificate.
How we teach
Training is practical, engaging, and designed to build confidence through hands-on scenarios and real-world examples. The Course is interactive and accessible to all experience levels. Training includes demonstrations and practice using CPR manikins and AED trainers. We use realistic, easy-to-follow scenarios to build confidence, offering clear, supportive instruction from an experienced trainer. There are no written tests - just practical learning and a multiple choice question paper, with constructive and helpful feedback.
BLENDED LEARNING OPTION
This Course can also be delivered as a blended learning programme, combining online study with practical, face-to-face training. Learners complete the theory modules at their own pace before attending an in-person skills session to practise and demonstrate competence. This option is fully compliant with HSE requirements and offers a flexible, time-efficient way to complete your qualification.
Why should you take this course?
Ideal for meeting workplace responsibilities, supporting a safeguarding role, enhancing your first aid knowledge, or simply gaining the peace of mind that comes with knowing what to do in a critical moment. This qualification and certificate is valid for three years.
Who should attend?
Ideal for high and low-risk workplaces with fewer than 50 employees, organisations seeking a cost-effective and practical First Aid solution, individuals needing workplace-compliant First Aid skills or as additional support to existing FAW-qualified staff. The Course gives you the skills to act quickly, safely and effectively when someone becomes injured or unwell at work.
Book now - be the difference in an emergency
Orbital Courses are concise, practical, affordable and could help you avoid injury or save a life. Whether you’re completing workplace training or simply want the confidence to help others, this Course gives you the skills you need.