What Is the First Aid at Work Course?
The First Aid at Work course in Leicester is a comprehensive 3-day training programme tailored for high-risk workplaces such as construction sites, factories, and warehouses. It provides advanced first aid knowledge, covering a range of emergency situations from treating fractures and burns to managing illnesses and performing secondary surveys.
✅ Successful learners achieve an HSE-compliant Level 3 certificate, valid for three years, confirming they are fully equipped to respond to serious incidents at their workplace.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
Over the span of three days, the First Aid at Work course in Leicester covers everything from essential first aid principles to more advanced workplace first aid techniques. You’ll start by learning how to assess an emergency situation, keep yourself and others safe, and perform CPR. As the training progresses, you’ll gain skills to handle more complex situations, including fractures, burns, spinal injuries, chest injuries, and sudden illnesses. This course prepares you to deal with both minor and life-threatening incidents in the workplace.
Key areas covered include:
- Managing emergency scenes and performing casualty surveys
- CPR, recovery position, and using an AED
- Handling bleeding, choking, and shock
- First aid techniques 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 first aid skills for the workplace beyond the basics
By completing this accredited Level 3 First Aid at Work course, you’ll build the confidence and skills needed to act swiftly and effectively in demanding workplace environments with serious risks.
Who Is the Course for in Leicester?
This First Aid at Work training is designed for individuals responsible for providing first aid in medium- to high-risk workplaces. It’s suitable for employers who need to ensure compliance, as well as employees who want the skills to manage serious incidents in their workplace.
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 operations with back-of-house functions
- Education facilities 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 complex entry requirements for this course. You simply need to be 16 years or older, and no prior first aid experience is necessary. The course is designed to guide you from the basics through to more 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 Leicester
If you are an employer, you can arrange on-site First Aid at Work training in Leicester 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 Leicester is based in the town centre, making it easy to reach by public transport or car. The venue is close to Leicester railway station and the major bus routes in the town (served by major operators such as Arriva Luton and Centrebus), with parking options nearby.
Popular Areas We Cover Near Leicester
The First Aid at Work course isn’t limited to Leicester city 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:
- Oadby
- Hinckley
- Melton Mowbray
- Loughborough
- Rothley
- Market Harborough
- Coalville
- Charnwood
- Shepshed
- North West Leicestershire
Wherever you’re based in Leicester or Leicestershire, booking onto this course is convenient and straightforward.
Other First Aid Courses in Leicester
We also offer other recognised first aid courses in Leicester, such as Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and Paediatric First Aid. For the complete range, see our First Aid Courses in Leicester 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 Leicester 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
