What Is the First Aid at Work Course?
The First Aid at Work course in Frome is a 3-day training programme for high-risk workplaces such as construction, factories, and warehouses. It provides advanced first aid knowledge, covering everything from fractures and burns to managing illness and conducting secondary surveys.
✅ Successful learners achieve an HSE-compliant Level 3 certificate, valid for three years, which proves they are fully trained to respond to serious incidents on site.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
Over three days, the First Aid at Work course in Frome takes you through everything from the essentials to advanced workplace first aid. You’ll begin by learning how to assess an emergency, keep yourself and others safe, and perform CPR. From there, the training expands into more complex scenarios, including fractures, burns, spinal injuries, chest injuries, and sudden illnesses. This 3-day First Aid at Work course ensures you’re fully prepared to deal with both minor and life-threatening incidents.
Key areas include:
- Emergency scene management and casualty surveys
- CPR, recovery position, and AED use
- Managing bleeding, choking, and shock
- First aid for fractures, head injuries, chest injuries, and burns
- Responding to major illnesses such as heart attacks, strokes, seizures, asthma, and diabetes
- Recognising and treating poisoning, anaphylaxis, and eye injuries
- Practical skills for workplace first aid training that go beyond the basics
By completing this accredited Level 3 First Aid at Work course, you’ll gain the confidence and competence to act effectively in demanding workplace environments where serious risks are present.
Who Is the Course for in Frome?
This First Aid at Work training is designed for anyone responsible for providing first aid in medium- to high-risk workplaces. It’s suitable for both employers needing compliance and employees who want the skills to manage serious incidents at work.
Ideal for:
- Construction & trades (sites, maintenance, FM)
- Manufacturing & engineering workshops
- Warehousing, logistics & distribution centres
- Utilities, energy, oil & gas contractors
- Hospitality, events & large public venues
- Large retail with back-of-house operations
- Education sites with labs/workshops
- Security teams and facilities management
- Supervisors, shift leaders, and appointed first aiders
- Teams upgrading from EFAW to FAW
Entry Requirements
There are no complicated entry requirements for this course. You must be 16 years or older, and no prior knowledge of first aid is required. The course is designed to teach you everything from the basics to advanced workplace scenarios step by step.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment on the First Aid at Work course is carried out continuously over the 3 days by your trainer. You’ll be marked on a mix of practical demonstrations, observation of your skills, and short multiple-choice questions. This approach makes the process straightforward and supportive, ensuring you can apply your knowledge with confidence in real workplace situations.
🎯 Not sure if you’ll pass? Don't worry.
You’ll get full support from your trainer throughout the course, access to free practice resources, and the opportunity to retake assessments if needed. With our providers’ 100% pass rate, you can book with complete confidence.
Will I Get a Recognised Certificate?
On successful completion of the course, you’ll be awarded a nationally recognised Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate. The qualification is accredited and HSE-approved, and is valid for 3 years, providing you and your employer with full compliance and peace of mind.
On-Site First Aid at Work Training in Frome
If you are an employer, you can arrange on-site First Aid at Work training in Frome for a group of staff together. Trainers bring all the necessary equipment directly to your workplace, making it easy to stay compliant while reducing staff travel and downtime. On-site sessions can also be tailored to your industry, with scenarios and examples designed to reflect the specific risks of your working environment.
Benefits of on-site training:
- ✓ Train your whole team together at your workplace
- ✓ Save travel time and reduce disruption
- ✓ Tailor scenarios to your industry risks
- ✓ More cost-effective for larger groups
- ✓ Choose dates and times that fit your schedule
How to Get to the Venue
The First Aid at Work training venue in Frome is based in the town centre, making it easy to reach by public transport or car. The venue is close to Frome railway station and the town bus stops, served by major operators such as Frome Bus Services and First Bus, with town-centre parking options nearby.
Popular Areas We Cover Near Frome
The First Aid at Work course isn’t limited to Frome town centre. We regularly welcome learners who travel in from surrounding towns, especially those working in higher-risk industries, who require full workplace first aid coverage.
Popular nearby locations include:
- Radstock
- Bath
- Trowbridge
- Westbury
- Glastonbury
- Melksham
- Bridgwater
Wherever you’re based in Frome or the surrounding areas, booking onto this course is convenient and straightforward.
Other First Aid Courses in Frome
We also offer other recognised first aid courses in Frome, such as Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and Paediatric First Aid. For the complete range, see our First Aid Courses in Frome page.
You can also learn more about this qualification in general on our First Aid at Work course overview page.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is one of the UK’s leading marketplaces for accredited workplace training, trusted by more than 100,000 learners. When you book your First Aid at Work course in Frome through us, you’ll get:
- ✓15+ years of experience in workplace training
- ✓Courses delivered by fully accredited training providers
- ✓Certificates that meet HSE requirements
- ✓Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- ✓Flexible payment options, including buy now, pay later
- ✓Dedicated support from our team throughout your booking
