What Is the First Aid at Work Course?
The First Aid at Work (FAW) course in Kirkintilloch is a 3-day Level 3 qualification designed for workplaces with a higher risk of injury or illness. It’s particularly relevant for sectors such as construction, warehousing, engineering, manufacturing, and facilities teams, where staff may need to respond quickly and correctly to serious incidents.
Across the three days, you’ll build advanced workplace first aid capability — covering everything from casualty assessment and secondary surveys through to managing fractures, burns, head injuries, and sudden medical conditions.
✅ Successful learners receive an HSE-compliant Level 3 certificate valid for three years, confirming they can provide effective first aid cover in higher-risk working environments.
Who Is the Course for in Kirkintilloch?
This training is suitable for employees appointed to provide first aid in medium- to high-risk workplaces, as well as employers who need to meet legal first aid arrangements. It’s also a strong option for teams moving up from Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) to full FAW cover.
Commonly suited to:
- Manufacturing plants and engineering workshops
- Education settings with practical areas (labs, workshops, sports)
- Security teams, supervisors, and shift leaders
- Warehousing, logistics, and distribution operations
- Retail sites with stockrooms or back-of-house risks
- Construction, trades, and site-based teams
- Designated workplace first aiders needing full coverage
- Hospitality and events with larger footfall
- Utilities contractors and field-based teams
- Facilities management, maintenance, and building services
What Will You Learn in the Course?
Over three days, the First Aid at Work course in Kirkintilloch takes you from essential emergency response to advanced workplace scenarios. You’ll start by learning how to manage an incident safely, assess a casualty, and deliver CPR. From there, you’ll progress into injuries and illnesses commonly seen in higher-risk environments — ensuring you can respond confidently under pressure.
Key topics include:
- Managing major illnesses including heart attack, stroke, asthma, seizures, and diabetes
- CPR, recovery position, and safe AED use
- Responding to chest injuries and other serious trauma
- Managing incidents safely and carrying out casualty assessments
- Recognising anaphylaxis, poisoning, and eye injuries
- Primary and secondary surveys, including monitoring and handover
- Dealing with choking, severe bleeding, and shock
- First aid for fractures, sprains, burns, head and spinal injuries
By completing this accredited Level 3 First Aid at Work course, you’ll gain the competence and confidence to provide reliable first aid support in demanding workplace settings.
Entry Requirements
There are no complex entry requirements. Learners must be 16 years or older, and you don’t need prior first aid knowledge. The course is delivered in a clear, step-by-step way, helping you build confidence from the basics through to advanced workplace situations.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment is carried out across the three days through continuous trainer observation, practical demonstrations, and short multiple-choice knowledge checks. This supportive approach focuses on ensuring you can apply the skills correctly in real-world workplace scenarios, rather than relying solely on theory.
🎯 Worried about passing? You’ll be supported throughout.
Your trainer will guide you during each activity, you’ll have access to free practice resources, and assessment support is available if you need another attempt. With our providers’ strong pass rates, you can book with confidence.
Will I Get a Recognised Certificate?
Yes. Once you successfully complete the course, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate. The qualification is accredited, meets HSE expectations, and remains valid for three years – supporting workplace compliance and demonstrating you have trained first aid coverage in place.
On-Site First Aid at Work Training in Kirkintilloch
Employers can also arrange on-site First Aid at Work training in Kirkintilloch for groups of staff. Trainers bring all necessary equipment to your premises, allowing teams to train together while reducing travel time and disruption. Sessions can also be tailored with examples that reflect your workplace hazards and day-to-day risks.
Benefits of on-site training:
- ✓ Flexible dates to suit operations
- ✓ Workplace-relevant scenarios aligned to your risks
- ✓ Train multiple staff at once at your own site
- ✓ Better value for larger groups
- ✓ Reduce travel and keep teams on schedule
How to Get to the Venue
The First Aid at Work training venue in Kirkintilloch is conveniently located for access from the town centre and surrounding areas. It can be reached easily by public transport or by car. Lenzie Railway Station provides useful rail links via Glasgow Queen Street, while local bus routes run regularly through Kirkintilloch. If driving, the town is accessible via the M80 and A803, with parking options available nearby.
Popular Areas We Cover Near Kirkintilloch
The First Aid at Work course isn’t limited to Kirkintilloch town centre. We regularly welcome learners travelling in from nearby communities—especially those working in higher-risk roles who need full workplace first aid cover.
Popular nearby locations include:
- Lenzie
- Bishopbriggs
- Milngavie
- Lennoxtown
- Twechar
- Stepps
- Cumbernauld
- Robroyston
- Springburn
- Glasgow North
Wherever you’re based locally, booking onto this course is simple and convenient.
Other First Aid Courses in Kirkintilloch
We also offer other recognised first aid courses in Kirkintilloch, such as Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and Paediatric First Aid. For the complete range, see our First Aid Courses in Kirkintilloch 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 a UK marketplace for accredited workplace training, trusted by over 100,000 learners nationwide. When you book your First Aid at Work course in Kirkintilloch through us, you benefit from:
- ✓ Clear pricing with no hidden extras
- ✓ Certificates that meet HSE expectations for workplace first aid
- ✓ Helpful support from our team from booking to completion
- ✓ Flexible payment options, including buy now, pay later
- ✓ Extensive experience supporting workplace training nationwide
- ✓ Courses delivered by accredited training providers
