What First Aid or Safety Training Do I Need for My Workplace or Role?
Choosing the right first aid or safety training can be confusing — especially with different requirements depending on your environment, industry, and legal obligations. At DAC Education, we offer a wide range of accredited, hands-on courses tailored to suit workplaces, parents, lone workers, adventure leaders, and high-risk industries — all delivered in Suffolk and UK-wide to fit your needs. daceducation.co.uk
This guide helps you match your training requirements to the right course.
1. Basic First Aid for Everyday Workplaces
Suitable for: Offices, shops, warehouses, hospitality, retail, and low-risk environments.
Recommended Course
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) – a one-day accredited course covering:
- Primary survey & casualty assessment
- CPR & AED use
- Choking management
- Bleeding control & basic injury response
This course meets HSE standards for low-risk workplaces and is ideal for designated workplace first aiders.
Plus option: EFAW + Paediatric First Aid (Dual Qualification) — great if your team also cares for children.
2. Comprehensive Workplace First Aid
Suitable for: Construction sites, manufacturing, farms, events, large workplaces, or where risks are higher.
Recommended Courses
First Aid at Work (FAW) – A thorough 3-day course for appointed first aiders covering:
- Adult primary survey
- CPR & AED
- Catastrophic bleeding control
- Secondary survey & injury management
- Scenarios relevant to workplace environments
FAW Requalification – A blended 2-day refresher to keep certification current.
These courses are ideal where employers need a robust first aid provision and require skilled responders on site.
3. Advanced Emergency and Pre-Hospital Care
Suitable for: Community responders, event medics, security teams, high-risk sites, remote locations.
Recommended Courses
First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC3) – A five-day advanced qualification covering:
- Advanced life support & airway management
- Trauma response
- Catastrophic bleeding
- Medical emergencies before ambulance arrival
First Responder On Scene (FROS Level 3) – Intensive four-day training for those first at serious medical incidents.
Immediate Life Support (ILS) – For healthcare professionals needing advanced resuscitation skills.
These are best where high levels of clinical confidence and prolonged care before professional services are needed.
4. Child-Focused First Aid
Suitable for: Schools, nurseries, child carers, parent groups.
Recommended Course
Paediatric First Aid (EYFS/Blended) – Focused on babies and young children, meeting Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements. daceducation.co.uk
Great for school staff, childminders, and parents who want confidence in managing childhood emergencies.
5. Outdoor, Remote and Expedition Training
Suitable for: Outdoor leaders, instructors, expedition teams, adventure guides.
📌 Recommended Courses
Outdoor 16-Hour First Aid (Level 3 VTQ) – Equips learners with first aid skills tailored for remote and outdoor environments.
Outdoor Pursuits 8-Hour First Aid (Level 3 VTQ) – A practical one-day outdoor first aid option.
Who Is the 8-Hour Course For?
✔ Activity leaders in low-risk outdoor settings
✔ Schools, youth groups, and instructors operating close to help
✔ Walk leaders, day activity providers, and outdoor volunteers
✔ Anyone needing core outdoor first aid knowledge without expedition-level complexity
Who Is the 16-Hour Course For?
✔ Leaders operating in remote or exposed environments
✔ Expedition leaders, DofE supervisors, and outdoor professionals
✔ Groups where self-reliance is essential due to delayed rescue
✔ Those responsible for casualty evacuation and prolonged care
6. Specialised and Short-Format Training
Suitable for: Short training needs or specific risks.
Examples
- Lone Worker First Aid Training – For staff working alone or in isolated settings, focusing on response when help isn’t immediately available.
- Catastrophic Bleed Training – A half-day, high-intensity module for severe bleeding control.
- Lunch & Learn CPR Essentials – Quick 60-minute practical training to upskill teams without losing full workdays.
- Knife Crime Awareness & Major Incident Training – Targeted skills for specific community or safety needs.
These are ideal for boosting confidence in key lifesaving skills, even if full first aid qualification isn’t required.
Quick Guide: Choosing the Right Course
| Environment / Role | Recommended Training |
|---|---|
| Office, Shop, Low-Risk Workplace | EFAW |
| Forestry | EFAW+F or FAW+F |
| Construction, Farms, Large or High-Risk Sites | FAW ( Requal) or F |
| Lone Workers / Isolated Teams | Lone Worker First Aid |
| Childcare & EYFS Settings | Paediatric First Aid |
| Remote, Outdoor, Expedition Settings | Outdoor First Aid |
| Community Responders / Event Medics | FREC3 / FROS 3 |
| Specific Skills Boost | Lunch & Learn / Catastrophic Bleed / Major Incident Training |
Pro Tip: Employers should complete a first aid needs assessment to determine the number, levels, and types of courses required based on workplace hazards and staff roles.
Learn More
At DAC Education, we deliver accredited, hands-on training tailored to your workplace or lifestyle — whether that’s a desk job, a farm, a construction site, a school or a remote outdoor setting.
Our courses meet standards from the HSE, EYFS, and recognised awarding bodies, and are delivered with practical relevance to real-world scenarios.
Visit our courses page to explore dates and details or contact us for a training plan that fits your team.
Disclaimer:
This article provides general guidance about choosing training and does not replace legal or compliance advice. Employers must ensure training meets statutory requirements for their specific workplace under UK regulations.