What Is the Emergency First Aid at Work Course?
This Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training in Merthyr Tydfil is a 1-day Level 3 workplace first aid course for anyone who may need to step in during an emergency. You’ll learn how to respond quickly, keep a casualty stable, and support them until professional medical help takes over.
As a fully HSE-compliant qualification, it’s recognised across a wide range of industries and works particularly well for small to medium-sized teams. During the day, you’ll build confidence in essential skills such as CPR and AED use, completing a primary survey, and managing common incidents including choking, bleeding, shock, and loss of responsiveness.
✅ Completing the course not only supports health and safety compliance but also helps you protect colleagues, visitors, and customers when every second counts.
Who Is the Course for in Merthyr Tydfil?
This Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is designed for employees who could be the first person to respond if someone becomes unwell or injured at work. It’s particularly suitable for roles involving public interaction or higher day-to-day risk, including retail, hospitality, education, and construction.
For workplaces in Merthyr Tydfil, the 1-day format is a practical option when you need a designated first aider without taking teams away from operations for several days. It enables employers to meet their first aid responsibilities while keeping disruption to a minimum.
By the end of the training, learners are able to act calmly and decisively, giving organisations reassurance that someone on site can take control and provide immediate care until emergency services arrive.
How to Get to the Venue
By Bus
The training venue is easy to reach by public transport, with regular local services running into Merthyr Tydfil town centre. Buses arrive at the main bus station nearby, making it convenient for learners travelling in from surrounding neighbourhoods and nearby towns.
By Train
The venue is a short distance from Merthyr Tydfil railway station. From the station, you can usually reach the town centre on foot in around 10–15 minutes, or by taxi in just a few minutes depending on traffic.
By Car
If you’re driving, the venue is straightforward to access via the A470 and the A465 (Heads of the Valleys Road), which connect Merthyr Tydfil to key routes across South Wales. There are public car parks around the town centre within a short walk of the training location.
What Will You Learn on the Emergency First Aid at Work Course?
This course is practical and workplace-focused, helping you build confidence through demonstrations, hands-on activities, and realistic scenarios. You’ll learn how to stay calm under pressure and take the right action while waiting for emergency services.
During the day, you will cover:
- How to perform CPR and use an AED correctly
- How to assess an incident using a primary survey (DRABC)
- How to respond to choking and other airway emergencies
- How to manage bleeding and recognise and treat shock
- How to record incidents and communicate effectively with emergency services
By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to step in confidently and provide life-saving first aid support when it matters most.
How Is the Course Assessed?
The course is assessed using a simple combination of practical and written checks. You’ll complete a short practical assessment to demonstrate the key first aid skills covered, followed by a brief multiple-choice test. Your result is confirmed straight away, so you’ll know you’ve successfully met the standard before you leave.
Will I Get a Recognised Certificate?
Yes. After successful completion, you’ll receive an HSE-compliant Emergency First Aid at Work certificate that is valid for three years. It is recognised across the UK and widely accepted by employers as evidence of workplace first aid training. A digital copy is also provided, making it easy to download, store, and share for compliance records.
Entry Requirements
You don’t need any previous experience to attend this course. Learners must be at least 16 years old, and the trainer teaches each technique in a clear, step-by-step way so you can take part confidently, whatever your role or background.
On-site Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Merthyr Tydfil
If you’d prefer to train your team together, we can deliver the Emergency First Aid at Work course on-site in Merthyr Tydfil. It’s a practical option for employers who want to meet health and safety responsibilities while keeping training simple, convenient, and aligned to their working environment.
Key benefits of on-site training:
- ✓ Train your staff at your premises to reduce travel time
- ✓ Scenarios can be aligned to your workplace risks and layout
- ✓ Same syllabus and HSE-compliant certificate valid for 3 years
- ✓ Better value when booking training for groups
Areas We Serve Around Merthyr Tydfil
With a town-centre venue, the course is convenient for learners travelling in from nearby areas across the Valleys. Popular locations around Merthyr Tydfil include:
- Dowlais
- Gurnos
- Penydarren
- Georgetown
- Abercanaid
- Troedyrhiw
- Bedlinog
- Aberdare
- Hirwaun
Other First Aid Courses in Merthyr Tydfil
If you need a different qualification, we also list other recognised first aid options in Merthyr Tydfil, including the First Aid at Work (FAW) and Paediatric First Aid. You can explore the full range on our First Aid Courses in Merthyr Tydfil page.
If you’d like to learn more about this qualification at a national level, see our Emergency First Aid at Work course page.
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