What Is the First Aid at Work Course?
The First Aid at Work Course in Swansea is an intensive three-day qualification designed for individuals working in higher-risk environments, including construction sites, industrial settings, and large operational workplaces. The course builds in-depth first-aid competence, enabling learners to respond to serious injuries, medical emergencies, and complex workplace incidents with confidence.
✅ On completion, learners receive an HSE-compliant Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate, valid for three years, confirming they meet UK workplace first aider requirements.
What Will You Learn in the Course?
Delivered over three structured days, the First Aid at Work Course in Swansea develops practical workplace first aid skills from the ground up. Learners are first introduced to managing emergency situations safely, assessing casualties, and performing essential life-saving actions, such as CPR. As the course progresses, the focus shifts towards handling more serious and complex incidents that can occur in higher-risk working environments.
Throughout the training, you will cover a broad range of topics, including:
- Assessing incidents, controlling the scene, and conducting primary and secondary surveys
- Using CPR techniques, placing casualties in the recovery position, and operating an AED
- Treating severe bleeding, managing choking incidents, and responding to shock
- Providing first aid for fractures, spinal injuries, burns, head injuries, and chest trauma
- Recognising and responding to medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, seizures, and diabetic emergencies
- Identifying and managing anaphylaxis, poisoning, and eye-related injuries
- Applying advanced first aid skills appropriate for demanding workplace scenarios
By completing this HSE-compliant Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification, learners build the confidence and decision-making ability needed to respond effectively to both routine incidents and serious workplace emergencies.
Who Is the Course for in Swansea?
The First Aid at Work Course in Swansea is intended for individuals responsible for providing first aid in workplaces where risks are higher and incidents can be more complex. It supports organisations in meeting workplace first aid regulations while equipping staff with the skills needed to respond confidently in serious situations.
This course is particularly suitable for:
- Supervisors, team leaders, and formally appointed workplace first aiders
- Construction environments, including building sites, trades, and maintenance teams
- Warehousing, distribution hubs, and logistics operations
- Manufacturing plants and engineering-based workplaces
- Facilities management, security teams, and contracted service providers
- Utilities, energy services, and specialist industrial contractors
- Educational settings with practical areas, such as workshops or laboratories
- Large retail operations with stockrooms and back-of-house activity
- Hospitality venues, event spaces, and locations with high public footfall
- Employees progressing from Emergency First Aid at Work to the full FAW qualification
Entry Requirements
The First Aid at Work Course in Swansea has simple and accessible entry criteria. Learners must be at least 16 years of age on the day of training, and no previous first aid experience is expected. The course is structured to guide participants from fundamental principles through to more advanced workplace first aid situations in a clear, progressive way.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment is integrated throughout the three-day training and led by the course instructor. Learners are evaluated through hands-on practical tasks, continuous observation during activities, and short multiple-choice knowledge checks. This ongoing assessment method is designed to be supportive, allowing participants to demonstrate their ability to respond effectively to real workplace incidents.
🎯 Worried about the assessment?
You will receive guidance from your trainer throughout the course and access to free revision and practice materials. If required, reassessment opportunities are available. With our training partners maintaining a 100% pass rate, you can book your place with confidence.
Will I Get a Recognised Certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course, learners are issued a nationally recognised Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate. This qualification is HSE-compliant and accredited, remains valid for 3 years, and confirms that both the individual and the employer meet UK workplace first-aid requirements.
On-Site First Aid at Work Training in Swansea
Employers in Swansea can book on-site First Aid at Work training for delivery directly at their workplace. This option allows teams to complete their training together without travelling, helping organisations maintain compliance while minimising operational disruption. All training equipment is provided, and course content can be adapted to reflect the real hazards and emergency scenarios relevant to your industry.
Advantages of choosing on-site training include:
- ✓Deliver training at your own premises for greater convenience
- ✓Reduce travel requirements and limit time away from work
- ✓Use workplace-specific scenarios linked to your operational risks
- ✓Select training dates and timings that suit business needs
- ✓Achieve better value when training larger groups of staff
How to Get to the Venue
The First Aid at Work training venue is located at the Towers Hotel, Ashleigh Terrace, Skewen, Swansea, SA10 6JL. This venue is easily accessible from surrounding areas and is well-connected by public transport and car. Skewen Railway Station is a short distance away, with convenient taxi access, and regular bus services run through the area, linking it to Swansea city centre and other districts. For those travelling by car, the venue is located near the A465 and M4, with several parking facilities nearby, all within walking distance of the hotel.
Popular Areas We Cover Near Swansea
Attendance on the First Aid at Work Course is not limited to Swansea city centre. We regularly welcome learners from across the region, including those travelling from nearby residential areas and neighbouring towns, particularly those working in higher-risk industries who require full workplace first aid training. Our venue at the Towers Hotel, Ashleigh Terrace, Skewen, Swansea, SA10 6JL is centrally located for easy access.
Common areas learners travel from include:
- Uplands
- Sketty
- Morriston
- Llansamlet
- Gorseinon
- Pontarddulais
- Neath
- Port Talbot
- Mumbles
- Dunvant
- Skewen
If you are based anywhere in Swansea or the surrounding area, reaching the training venue at the Towers Hotel is convenient and well within a reasonable travel distance.
Other First Aid Courses in Swansea
Alongside the First Aid at Work qualification, we deliver a range of other accredited first aid courses in Swansea. These include options such as Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and Paediatric First Aid, allowing learners and employers to choose training that best suits their workplace needs. To explore all available options, visit our First Aid Courses in Swansea page.
Further information about this qualification can also be found on our First Aid at Work course overview page.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak connects learners with trusted training providers across the UK and has supported over 100,000 people in completing accredited workplace courses. When booking your First Aid at Work Course in Swansea through our platform, you benefit from:
- ✓Access to experienced and fully approved training providers
- ✓Courses that meet current HSE workplace first aid standards
- ✓Clear pricing with no unexpected additional costs
- ✓Flexible payment options, including instalment-based solutions
- ✓Guidance and support throughout the booking process
- ✓Backed by over 15 years of experience in workplace training delivery
